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Have You Had Myofascial Release Performed?

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Alfred, ME

Having trouble with extension 3 weeks post op if total knee replacement. One PT is recommending myofascial release of hamstring. Have you had this done and if so, how was it?

March 29, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

Avoided having to have my knee manipulated and gained extention when I went outpatient PT.

March 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I would try to avoid manipulation. I was in that position after my right knee replacement. I contacted a friend that is an occupational therapist and works with PT. It hurt, but what her Co - Workers recommended was that I lay on the bed in my belly and let gravity pull the knee down and stay in that position 10 minutes several times a day. Also, they had me lay on the bed with a 5lb bag of rice right on my quad

March 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

It can really help release a tight muscle and allow for proper movement. I do self myofascial release sometimes it's great!

March 30, 2018

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