Knee replacement

I waiting for bilateral knee replacement and I just wondered is there anyway I can keep fit without doing more damage to my knees

I have also torn my rotary cuff in my right shoulder and have a split in my abdominal muscles just below my rib cage to just above my belly button.

It would be nice to hear from somebody who has had their knee replacements and did their utmost to keep fit while waiting

Reguards Hoppy55

[gilreid1]

Hoppy. This is a peer to peer heart forum. Think you may have chosen the wrong forum.

Good luck with your op

[Loveswimmimg]

Hi Hoppy, I had two partial knee replacements about ten years ago. Mine had got to the stage that I could hardly walk or do any land based exercise, so I took up swimming. It is the best exercise of all, especially if you suffer from joint problems. However it is best to avoid breaststroke with bad knees, due to the twisting motion of the leg kick. Crawl or backstroke are good. You can also do other exercise in the pool, such as water walking, gentle aquarobics and so on, as 50 % of the weight is taken off your knees. Good luck.

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Thank you for reply. Loveswimming.. I've been struggling like you have been, and i been very slowly putting on a few pounds (not much) but enough for me , I never thought of swimming as i just presumed they would be closed due to covid-19,but i will check with my local council.. Thanks again and good luck with your knees to.

Reguards Hoppy! 😁

[lilymeg]

Definitely water activity whether it be hydrotherapy (exercises in water) or swimming.

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Thanks for the reply TRST.. Thats what 30 years in the building trade does to you. It slowly creeps on you untill you can't carry on. Heart is in good nick.. 👍

Reguards Hoppy 🙂