Wellness

[bikerbabe]

I would say be careful and test an elliptical first. They do not all have the same motion and I found one style made my knees worse whereas a different one was fine.

You could also try a bike. I would definitely consult PT for suggestions.

[Hoovermom]

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@bikerbabe wrote:
I would say be careful and test an elliptical first. They do not all have the same motion and I found one style made my knees worse whereas a different one was fine.

You could also try a bike. I would definitely consult PT for suggestions.

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@bikerbabe :  Thanks......I am going to PT for recommendations and help.

[JerseyGirl44]

Ever tried the "rooster shots"? It's actually a medication called Gelsyn injected in your knee or knees each week for 3 injections total. I've been doing this for several years, every 6 months and it really helps a LOT! Doesn't work for everybody but it's kept me from having to have surgery.

[Hoovermom]

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@JerseyGirl44 wrote:

Ever tried the "rooster shots"? It's actually a medication called Gelsyn injected in your knee or knees each week for 3 injections total. I've been doing this for several years, every 6 months and it really helps a LOT! Doesn't work for everybody but it's kept me from having to have surgery.

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@JerseyGirl44 :  Gel injections are on the books....trying to see how this other shot works and return in about 6 weeks after PT and exercise machine.  They say I am a long way from surgery since there is still space between my bones.  Thanks you.

[tansy]

What about a recumbent exercise bike?  That's what I used before and after my knee replacements.  

[Kachina624]

@Hoovermom.  Just a suggestion....try the device you get before you buy it.

I'm almost 15 years past due for a knee replacement, so it's very painful at times. 

I went to PT for something else.  Just for kicks I tried a stationary bike.  It was extremely painful, so much so that I couldn't do a full revolution.

I was glad I hadn't bought one of the devices with a circular motion.

[Hoovermom]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Hoovermom.  Just a suggestion....try the device you get before you buy it.

I'm almost 15 years past due for a knee replacement, so it's very painful at times. 

I went to PT for something else.  Just for kicks I tried a stationary bike.  It was extremely painful, so much so that I couldn't do a full revolution.

I was glad I hadn't bought one of the devices with a circular motion.

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@Kachina624 :  Thank you but no stationary bike but getting recommendations from PT at my appointment.  My knee is not ready for surgery so I do have a great range of motion just experience pain at some parts of the day.