Post op Phase 3 – Normalize gait
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Post op arthroscopic surgery day 5 – with my weight bearing restrictions removed I can work on trying to walk normal.
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This will be the most challenging part of my rehab due to my primary complaint pre-op, which was mechanical catching with walking. My knee would catch just prior to full knee extension. This caused me to have an asymmetrical step pattern and reduced toe off. My limping would get significantly worse after exercise, specifically jiu jitsu. This developed a habitual limp. Now that the loose body is removed I have to work on voluntary control of proper heel strike and toe off. .
Hopefully when I’m cleared for jiu jitsu I won’t have to hobble out of the gym anymore.