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Originally Posted by MandoMan
Well said. My physical therapist during rehab said yes, you can do all those things, but they will definitely increase the risk that you will need another replacement when you are older. If you modify what you do for fun, there’s a great chance that the prosthesis will last you the rest of your life. They are much better made than they were ten years ago. So exchange pickle ball for pool volleyball.
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My doctor said I should consider the new knee to be like a new set of tires on a car. The key point he made was that it will be the last set of tires you will ever get, so you don’t want them to wear out before the car dies. Don’t spin the tires, slam on the brakes, and most importantly avoid the potholes. In other words, avoid anything with fast starts and stops, and most importantly avoid impact. Focus on things like swimming, biking, golfing, and walking. Avoid things like running, jumping, cutting, and slipping. Good luck, and for the first month take the pain meds and double down on the painful physical therapy. Early recovery of range of motion is critical for success.