Townsend Stationery And Computers
Knee Operations
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The Physio
Well after the operation your thigh muscle will be wasted as well as the other muscles in your leg. So it is very important to see the physio for exercises (they will be told by the doctor). So while I was in Warners Bay Private Hospital, Steve was the Physio that looked after me. It was Steve that got me my crutches and made sure I knew not to put any weight on my foot. I eventually traded my crutches for a set of Canadian Crutches (Arm Length). Steve set them up for me and showed me how to use them. Also while in Hospital I was put on a CPM that bends your knee for you. It can be set a certain degree. I was allowed to go to 60 degrees. This helps you get your knee back into use.
Well now your home, no doubt the
Doctor has given you a heap of papers and instructions.
One of those sheets is for your Physio at home.
My Physio is Robert Ellery From ATLAS PHYSIO P/L.
Robert starts me on a light massage (to make sure that scar tissue doesn't
become a problem). Also he puts the Aimee on me (which is a compression
boot) this helps with the swelling.
Also leg raises (front, left, right and from the back).
You also get the BioStim which is two electrode pads, powered by a 9V
battery, this is placed across the thigh muscles to get them working so
they don't freeze up.
Then there is the BioFeedback this machine is put onto your different leg
muscles and lets you know how much flexation you have and if it has
improved since the last time.
I started at 2 and so far I can now get to 20 (8/11/00), apparently the
average person gets 100.
Then there is the exercise bike, you start doing small arks, until you can
do a full rotation, this starts at a 5 minute exercise and works its way
up.
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