Courses Followed: Knee Pain Solution
Coach Es advice on the importance of isometric exercises post-surgery to help manage swelling has enhanced my cycling. I recently had two total knee replacements 5 weeks apart. For both, as soon as I was awake in recovery, I started to try to do quad activations even before the spinal wore off. At first I could not move but just kept telling my brain to activate both sides. After 15 mins or so, there was a flutter. I kept going and by the time I got to the ward about an hour later I could do a small straight leg raise and within 2 h was walking, albeit with a frame. Next day no frame. Recovery (now day 18 for No 2) has been excellent. Just a big thanks to Coach E and you guys for all the great info you provide.