Question 1

are there physical therapy activities you can do at home to heal a broken knee?

Accepted Answer

Time, rest: Bones heal on their own given enough time and rest.  Physical therapy can be useful after the bones heal to regain mobility, range of motion, strength, etc.

Question 2

just had mako plasty on my left knee 5 days ago, released home after 3rd day, do i need physical therapy right away?

Accepted Answer

Call your ORS: These are fairly routine instructions and d/c planning done after knee reconstruction procedures. If you did not receive post- operative pt instructions as outpatient then call your ors office and inquire.Most all ors would want you to begin or continue pt @ outpatient clinic after your hospital stay. Best of luck!

Question 3

how can i do simple physical therapy exercises at home to strengthen the knees?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Depends if you are rehabbing an injury - if so see a physical therapist first to develop a home exercise program. A pt will show you the best exercises to recover and how to do them properly so you don't hurt yourself further.

Question 4

no health insurance and i was refurred to physical therapy for my knee sprain. can i do my own therapy at home by looking up workouts online?

Accepted Answer

Better for PT: It is pretty easy to make mistakes or accidentally cheat on doing stretches and also easy to misdiagnose yourself  and do the wrong stretches, or do the right stretches poorly when looking things up on the internet. Even if you have to pay out of pocket, better to see pt 1-2 times to get it right.  Just make clear in advance what your finance limitations are and goals for the session to limit cost.

Question 5

i'm 56 it's been 8 weeks (walking with2 crutches now 1) being home after lcl partial tear/bone fracture bruises. last week been injured again during physical therapy session. lost range of motion again, can't bend knee. how long recovery, what to do?

Accepted Answer

: Go back to original surgeon if happy with out come. He will be able access the joint the best. Obviously something happened that is preventing you from bending the knee

Question 6

i had knee replacement surgery 5months ago. how long does it take for the leg to straighten out. i go physical therapy and all plus i do workout at home. but my leg is still not straighten out?

Accepted Answer

: It should be straighten out by this time, 5 months post op with physical therapy and home exercise. You need to see your orthopedist for a reevaluation.

Question 7

how can i get my grandpa to do physical therapy for his knees?

Accepted Answer

May Not Be Able To.: It is not always possible to get other people to do things they don't want to do.  You can make the suggestion to go, offer to go with him, do the home exercises with him, etc.  Sometimes making it into or tying it to a social activity, will increase their desire to participate.  Check out local adult centers and fitness groups.  Whatever his decision, be supportive.

Question 8

what physical therapy is there to do after knee fusion?

Accepted Answer

PT: Transfers, balance, gait training, strengthening pelvis and hip muscles.

Question 9

what physical therapy exercises are appropriate for weak knees?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is difficult to answer which  exercises are appropriate for weak knees as it depends on muscle imbalances in one's pelvis and leg.  We would recommend an evaluation by a physical therapist to determine the specific muscle weakness that are contributing to your "weak knees".  Looking at the entire kinetic chain is most important in determining your specific exercise program.

Question 10

what are types of physical therapy administered after undergoing a partial knee?

Accepted Answer

Variety: We believe it is important to begin your physical therapy immediately after the procedure to decrease swelling, improve tissue quality and range of motion.  Our therapists utilize soft tissue techniques to promote fluid flow, as well as appropriate range of motion and strengthening exercises.

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Are there physical therapy activities you can do at home to heal a broken knee?

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Just had mako plasty on my left knee 5 days ago, released home after 3rd day, do i need physical therapy right away?

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How can i do simple physical therapy exercises at home to strengthen the knees?

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No health insurance and i was refurred to physical therapy for my knee sprain. can i do my own therapy at home by looking up workouts online?

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I'm 56 it's been 8 weeks (walking with2 crutches now 1) being home after lcl partial tear/bone fracture bruises. last week been injured again during physical therapy session. lost range of motion again, can't bend knee. how long recovery, what to do?

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I had knee replacement surgery 5months ago. how long does it take for the leg to straighten out. i go physical therapy and all plus i do workout at home. but my leg is still not straighten out?

A member asked:

How can i get my grandpa to do physical therapy for his knees?

A member asked:

What physical therapy is there to do after knee fusion?

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What physical therapy exercises are appropriate for weak knees?

A member asked:

What are types of physical therapy administered after undergoing a partial knee?

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