I’m scheduled for therapy after scopic surgery on my knee (which doesn’t want to bend). Will it hurt? Should I take pain meds ahead of time or just tough it out?
I’m scheduled for therapy after scopic surgery on my knee (which doesn’t want to bend). Will it hurt? Should I take pain meds ahead of time or just tough it out?
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#1 by Anonymous on January 9, 2010 - 5:29 pm
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I personally don’t know how it feels to be a physical therapy patient. However, I do work at a physical therapy office and see hundreds of knee patients every week. Therapy is not intended to cause you pain. You are expected to complete exercises that will gradually increase the range of motion in your knee. Often times these exercises may hurt because, in your case, you will be bending your knee further than it’s current range of motion. Physical therapy should not require any extra medication aside from what you are already taking due to your surgery. At the end of your therapy session you will probably get a cold compress applied to your knee which will help with pain and soreness. In some cases, electrical stimulation will be used to reduce pain. The best thing I can tell you is, no pain…no gain! It’s true! You will be surprised at how far you come in a matter of weeks. Good luck!