Well after missing the bottom step on our stairs yesterday, my right knee is about the worse it has ever been. Whatever problem I was having before has been greatly agitated by the incident. Arnica gel, ice and Tylenol at least allow me some comfort when sitting, standing and lying but walking has been a challenge. Ironically, going up and downstairs one step at a time, keeping the knee straight, has been easier than before the fall. Will try a chair workout later.
If I do not see improvement within the week, I will see a specialist.
ETA:
so far this morning I did Upper Cut which is an old vhs with upper body resistance using a band while sitting. Then I did most of Jill Miller's Knee Rehab 1 because it, too, is done while sitting on a chair. Makes me wonder how most other knee rehabs are done on the floor. If my knee enabled me to get down on the floor and up again, it would not need rehab! Anywho, the knee felt alittle better afterwards so may be on the right track. May do some Sit&Be Fits off youtube and the tv show later. Also have a bunch of senior type workouts that have a chair option. Can also try any of my cardio with Fitstix while sitting or standing without using the legs. I'll try to focus on what I can do instead of obsessing over what I cannot do.
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