Physio to get knee moving

[sueper]

Hi,

So as a newly diagnosed OA sufferer I have lots of questions - look out for me daily

Today's question is about physio. Already been having some but this was before diagnosis. Several people have recommended cycling but I can't bend my knee enough (not been able to for a couple of years), now I can't even use a reclining bike.

I am wondering if anyone has had any success with physio in getting the knees to bend properly (or at least better)?

Don't want to waste my money!

Thanks

[rvmasalvad]

No.It did not help me

[Reg1]

Good morning Sueper.

Short answer: Yes, great success with many people over the last thirty years. There are various factors which influence the degree of success but improvement can always be made.

Reg (Remedial Therapist)

[DeborahE]

the best thing is hydrotherapy ie doing exercises in a warm pool - it has the most amazing affect and benefit.

The only other thing that has helped me enormously was when I went to a yoga retreat in india and had therapy for 3 weeks with aruverdic therapy - I also cannot do the cycling etc and it was the first time I was without pain.

there are many things to download but I think the secret is to keep moving - I have also seen Tai cheng on amazon usa which has a programme specially for arthritis - I spent a lot of money hoping for a miracle but ultimately it is down to you to keep exercising and you will get a range of movement if you persevere - good luck

[sueper in reply to DeborahE]

Thanks Deborah. I used to enjoy yoga so I am going to take it back up again once my house is back to normal

[Janf1952]

My consultant told me that strengthening the quads is the answer to knee pain. Not by thrusts or by squats but by straight leg lifts to the other knee ( which is bent ) lie down and lift the unbent leg to the other knee and hold for 3 seconds. Then lower for 3 seconds. Repeat this 8 times building up to 10 times 3 times a day. Repeat with other leg. He reckons strong quads are the answer!!!

[sueper in reply to Janf1952]

Thanks Janf, I'll give it a try

[FattieBabs]

I have severe OA and need a hip operation but need to lose weight. down 2 stone but still cannot get and operation until another stone off and then it is just seeing a consultant and taking it from there. Working full time so very frustrating. I am trying out Iyengar yoga one to one and concentrating on the hips. My first meeting with the teacher went well. I will let you all know how it goes. good luck!

[sueper in reply to FattieBabs]

Thanks. Would love an update on the yoga. For now my pain has eased but the lack of bend in my knee is so frustrating!