Knee Replacements

[Lidiya]

After working in spas for a couple of years my skills in injury massage haven't been used much. I have a client who wants to book an appointment at my own business that has gotten a double knee replacement 7 months ago. He already went through the whole physical therapy/rehab thing and he now does strecthing and goes to the gym. He had mentioned that his calves are really tight and wanted to start recieving massage therapy to help loosen it up. I was wondering if anyone can give me pointers from their own experience of working on clients with knee replacements. Thanks!!

 

[armin t]

Check out this thread it may give you what you are looking for.

http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9757

 

[the.ash]

Thanks Shannon... I actually did do a search on this and read that post. It was informative but the only thing is I don't know MFR or orthobionomy. I'm looking into taking MFR this fall, but that won't do me any good now. : I will try a couple of sessions with him, and if he is not getting any good results I will have to refer him out to someone who knows those techniques, I suppose.

 

[Karamore(:]

I had a client a few years ago with knee probs (if memory serves me, I believe he had one knee replaced?)
I would suggest paying special attention to the adductors.
Also, as with any massage, just be sure to check in often if the techniques you are doing are comfortable!

 

[suthrngal]

I had a client a few years ago with knee probs (if memory serves me, I believe he had one knee replaced?)
I would suggest paying special attention to the adductors.
Also, as with any massage, just be sure to check in often if the techniques you are doing are comfortable!

I agree. Also, anything that attaches at the knee or crosses the knee joint can develop hypertonicity and/or TP's from the surgery or from the recovery. Feet and hips are used differently while on crutches, and need to be rebalanced muscularly (and maybe chiropractically, so don't hesitate to suggest checking that out), in order to not pull the knee right back off track.

 

[Amy S]

I'm working with a total knee replacement as we speak. She is 2 months out.

PM me and I'll let you know what we're doing. It's not much on the MFR and no orthobionomy.

I'm a bit busy as of late, but I'll answer as quick as I can.

 

[angeleyes]

thank you for everyones input, I appreciate it!

 

[PollyLove]

I'm working with a total knee replacement as we speak. She is 2 months out.

PM me and I'll let you know what we're doing. It's not much on the MFR and no orthobionomy.

I'm a bit busy as of late, but I'll answer as quick as I can.

My dad just had knee replacement surgery this week- I'm wondering if anyone has any protocol to follow?
I'm also wondering how soon is too soon... I'm going to see if I can talk to his Dr, also

 

[Leah]

I'm working with a total knee replacement as we speak. She is 2 months out.

PM me and I'll let you know what we're doing. It's not much on the MFR and no orthobionomy.

I'm a bit busy as of late, but I'll answer as quick as I can.

I totally understand if you don't want to post that info in public, but I would love to know what you are doing if you care to share. But no pressure, really.

 

[Rick A]

PM me, ya'll.

My clients' right knee replacement (mentioned above) went well, and she just had the left one done two weeks ago. I'll be helping to do the muscle work for rehab on that one too.

 

[Roxanne G]

knee replacements

Hi...haven't posted in a long time but I lurk!! I've just had a total knee replacement 4 months ago. Surgery & rehab went nicely. I thought I'd answer some questions about knee massage, as I've experienced it first hand! I find my Gastroc and Plantaris to become tight by the end of a day of standing. It depends on how many 90 min. massages I do in a day. Massage to those areas, feels very nice. Also, in case you are not aware of this, during a total knee replacement, they pull down/swing almost to the front the gastroc/plantaris muscles so they can see better to saw the bones and put components in place and then bring the muscles back to original placement. I asked my MD why I was having achiness behind my knee in the gastroc area, and he told me the above. Massage to quads & hams are also important as they learn to fire the muscles up to bend & walk,etc. Don't forget the other leg as it has probably been compensating all this time. Hope this helps!