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What Is The Correct Therapy To Be Given For The Knee?
M my husband knees give out how do I find the correct therapy program for him he is 87 years old and can not haveba knee replacement he was walking until he was in the hospital and now is having a problem walking my doctor thinks that therapy would help him
Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Hi,
I cannot say in his situation. Without replacement, and at 87, I can see why they might have problems with that, then stabilization is the best that can be managed. This is either improving fitness, muscle tone, coordination, all of which therapy does, or externally supporting the knee with braces that are made with steel and sturdy materials.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
I cannot say in his situation. Without replacement, and at 87, I can see why they might have problems with that, then stabilization is the best that can be managed. This is either improving fitness, muscle tone, coordination, all of which therapy does, or externally supporting the knee with braces that are made with steel and sturdy materials.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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