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tallahasseehokie
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@DonHo-kieHi, @Galenahokie, @7Hokie1

I remember you folks have had at least one knee replaced. Were any of you prescribed a CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine to use on your bed at home during the first few weeks? If so please let me know what you think. D-day is Wednesday for me and I just received approved paperwork for the machine (the staff forgot to tell me about it apparently). The only downside I've read on the net is that for non-motivated patients (not me) they may just rely on the machine and not do their resistance movements.
Posted: 04/05/2025 at 03:52 PM ET

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@DonHo-kieHi, @Galenahokie, @7Hokie1
tallahasseehokie 04/05/25 03:52 PM ET
I was not prescribed one. I went to physical therapy 3 times a week and
Galenahokie 04/06/25 08:53 AM ET
Thanks for that advice- not sure if my surgeon will authorize OP same week
tallahasseehokie 04/06/25 02:12 PM ET
Sorry, no. Just did exercised prescribed by doc. I had a trip planned and
DonHo-kieHi 04/06/25 12:59 AM ET
Had knee replaced 2 years ago this May
VT48uva0 04/05/25 06:30 PM ET
I agree with VT48's advice on the ice machine. You can leave it on for
Galenahokie 04/06/25 08:59 AM ET
Triple down on the Ice Machine. I'm one year out and doing great.
RichwebHokie 04/06/25 10:58 PM ET
Thanks for ur advice!**
tallahasseehokie 04/05/25 07:18 PM ET
Good luck! Hope everything goes flawlessly!**
EDGEMAN 04/05/25 05:38 PM ET
I used one for my ACL surgery recovery. It’s good for the first week to…
Spud 04/05/25 05:30 PM ET
Good to hear- I think the plan is 2 weeks on machine when resting, then
tallahasseehokie 04/05/25 07:24 PM ET