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How To Increase Mobility In Legs After Total Knee Replacement?

i had total knee replacement 5 months ago (two previous knee surgeries) the problem i am dealing with now is scar tissue and i have very, very little range of motion due to the scar tissue. I have had two procedures of large doses of cortisone to break down the scar tissue which in turn is suppose help with my range of motion. So far it has help with the inflammation in my leg but not with my range of motion. For therapy I swim n do leg things with a flipper on for resistance, jacuzzi for the jet pressure, ice, heat, massages etc. none of it is helping to increase the range of motion.Will I have to live the rest of my life like this or is there anything else I can do?
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you want to gain range of motion after a total knee replacement surgery. Best way to gain range of motion is active mobilisation exercises of knee joint. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen before excercises to reduce pain. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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How To Increase Mobility In Legs After Total Knee Replacement?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you want to gain range of motion after a total knee replacement surgery. Best way to gain range of motion is active mobilisation exercises of knee joint. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen before excercises to reduce pain. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you a good health. Take care.