I'm a young 77 Annsixty and decided that I would exercise as the pain eased. It hasn't done me any harm. The physio was pleased this morning. Just make sure you do the very basic ones whilst lying down. Try to lift the straight leg just above the toes of the other leg. I couldn't do this until the pain had eased a bit then it was easy.Just keep working on your bend. Again wait until the pain eases.I find it easier sat on a chair or the edge of the bed or stick with the heel slide in bed, Last week my bend was 85 degrees and this week 90 degrees. She says I am ahead on that. The one I need to work on is straightening my leg. The physio said not to worry just keep trying and it will come eventually. The other one is just keep tightening your thigh muscle to try and build it up.It is so mportant in the first few weeks to just rest and heal.Don't rush anything.Remember,for you,it is still early days.I'm a couple of weeks further on than you.Everybody is different When you see your physio in September she/he will help you to move on.Just exercise when you feel like it. I did. The odd day, when it was really painful,I did none.(naughty me!)
Oh! If you have stairs or a step,very carefully,when you feel you are able,just try stepping up one or two and down again.(Holding on)
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