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Originally Posted by JeanC
I would be more concerned about her inability to extend her knee after surgery. Maybe it’s a fresh post surgical knee? I would think some quad exercises would help improve that. I’ve had double knee replacements and their number one goal in therapy is complete knee extension as well as adequate flexion. She may need more PT. Or spend time walking to strengthen her quads. Just a thought.
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The total knee replacement post-op knee extension exercises were without a doubt the most painful part of the procedure. But if you don’t suck it up and power through them, you never get the proper range of motion.