Two months and a half today. Im still lingering around this range. Two days ago i started try to pull my tib towards my thigh as it is very near to 90 degrees and easier to do so. But some of the problems i m facing now is when i try to push further i am scared and started feeling like the nail is bending or is it my thought i dont know. I got scared and i dont dare to push further yet. And there is this lill pain coming from my inner joints. The pain is only there when the ranges get in between 85 to 90. The popping sound is nearly gone but still there sometimes.
I can bend nearly 90 but the range is not usable yet. Only about 40 to 50 is smooth and usable. The other half got stiff and shrank back when not in use for a while.
Thank you very much to those who are there to reassure and support me when i m feeling down. I def need them. And please if there is any information about those knee contrature after ex femur lenghtening you guys know please provide me with it, the exercises and time commitments and tips i need to know, i would really appreciate that.
I know what you mean about being worried the nail will bend, and that affecting how hard you push yourself. It was the same for me. Once you get that nail out you can start really pushing yourself hard. It will take a really, really long time to recover from LL. Don't get discouraged.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on September 30, 2015, 06:23:20 AMI know what you mean about being worried the nail will bend, and that affecting how hard you push yourself. It was the same for me. Once you get that nail out you can start really pushing yourself hard.
Hi , mdow.
Did you also experience contracture like me. ? I thought u did tibs.
Yes, I did tibias but I went through a similar issue with my ankles. Fortunately for me, I could force the ankle to bend just by walking since that put my whole body weight on the tendons. When you walk, are you able to use your body weight to your advantage in the same way? Walking and using the body's weight helped me more than any form of PT or stretching.
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on September 30, 2015, 04:51:19 PM When you walk, are you able to use your body weight to your advantage in the same way? Walking and using the body's weight helped me more than any form of PT or stretching.
I see what ya mean. For me, I do squats but I'm not yet allowed full weight bearing so I do it only during water therapy.
Not much of an update. Just a motivational post for myself. I have now gained back my figure from working out. The knee bending hasnt improved much yet. It is very close to 90 but has been lingering around that range for quite a time that i have been depressed lately. I feel like i have no energy to move on anymore. But ill keep on working, keep pushing myself but ill give it a rest for a while. Just for a while coz i really need a break. Has been working my a.s out for 10 months now. Full time..hardest work u could ever imagine..with pain and sh.t ...this is just ridiculous.
Nice pics
Now how about your gait?
Could you walk properly now?
Thanks,
I still have to walk with crutches other than in pool so i dont know for sure yet but because of locked tight knee movements allowing only around 40 degrees roms when walking I have to struggle abit even with crutches.
bluebarbie you look great! you are proof longer legs are definitely more attractive on women 
are you able to do the stationary bike at all? I think that's really helped me with getting some knee flexion back since it lets you get a ton of repetitions in. if your current knee rom is very limited, you can set the bike seat higher and over time lower the seat to increase knee flexion. that's what I've been in addition to stretching. I know it's tough to stay motivated and it's been an especially long road for you but know that you'll get there eventually with all your hard work and have all the benefits of being taller and looking good!
Hi Goldenegg, I tried to bike but couldn't..It was quite difficult as the smooth and available range for me is like only around 40 degrees but I couldn't remember if I adjusted the seat to higher level or not. Tomorrow when I get to the gym, I'll def try it again. Thank u so much, dear. I really need every lil advice available out there. The progress has been unsatisfying and slowing down over time. I spend six or more hours working on it every day for the whole 10 months. I can't even bend my knees past 90 degrees yet. Itsnt it just too much. I have also tried every stretching technique available on the Internet.. Maybe it's just that I have been trying too hard.? Maybe it's just that I have been pushing too hard.? I m just sooo confused and have no idea with myself on how to overcome this situation.
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