Hello all. I sprained my knee about 9 days ago. X-rays came back negative for any tears or anything serious, it’s just a sprain. I have some physical exams for jobs coming up at the end of May so I want to be as close to 100% as possible. Right now I have very minimal pain (almost none), but i still walk with a slight limp due to stiffness in my knee. I can straighten it about 90% of the way, but can only bend it about 70%. I still cannot run or do anything high impact. Anyhow, I have 2 questions:
(1) Should I keep icing it? I barely have any swelling left, it pretty much looks the same as my healthy knee. If not should I apply heat & start stretching etc.?
(2) I stopped wearing my knee brace once the pain & swelling went away because I heard if you keep wearing a brace your knee will take longer to heal, however I can walk better with the brace on, so should I start wearing it again or keep it off? My goal is to heal as quickly as possible.
Thanks all!!!
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i was in a car accident went to the hospital they said it was all muscle pain and a week later i went to physical therapy and found out i had two fractures.. what can i do.. what is it called.. can i sue
I would appreciate any comments from someone who has gone through this or any similar procedure. I am especially worried about the rehab/physical therapy phase. Not so much the process, but the results. I know the repair will never be as strong as before the injury, and wondering can anyone give some insight on what I can expect?
How much does a two week rehab program on average cost?
My rehab program would be involved in.
-Suicide
-Sexual abuse
-Physical abuse
-Eating disorders.
I’m curious if anyone would know how much it would cost.And no…I’m not wanting any “Attention”. Just answers please.
P.S. I live in Newfoundland, Canada ( if that gives a better estimate)