I met with my Physical Therapist on Monday and the appointment went pretty well. My knee is swollen and the screw that is working its way out (unscrewing itself?) is a bit more pronounced than it was before. Even with that I still have a range of motion of 125+ and can still straighten out my leg. However, when she tried to get me to push or pull against her hand my knee wasn't having it. It started popping and then it started hurting. When I rolled over onto my stomach it popped so loud that it caused several people to pause and look in my direction. Yay.
After my exam I was able to discuss the surgery with her and get her opinion on things, as well as get some ideas on what to ask my surgeon. She informed me that she expects my knee to have a range of motion of 90 two weeks after surgery and if I can't do it on my own then she will do it for me. If that isn't motivation, I don't know what is. I've seen her manipulating peoples knees... no thank you. She also told me to stop reading things and listening to people tell me what I can and can't do after a total knee replacement. She said everyone is different and I will probably be surprised at what I can do. Then she reminded me that it would take 12 months for me to be completely healed and to be gentle on my body and remember what it's been through.
I am now doing all of my physical therapy at home and, hopefully, I won't see need to see her until after my surgery.
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