Fake knees, who's got 'em?

**Moi** · 20th January 2016, 20:04

Originally Posted by flashg

... the surgeon [is] happy with the progress. And I can ride my bikes again...

Fantastic...

That's great news!

**scumdog** · 20th January 2016, 20:08

Bending my knee far enough to get it over the pillion seat/tail-light is a mission now - even worse with the Ultrglide with its top-box.

But you learn different ways to do the same job.

**nzspokes** · 20th January 2016, 20:11

Thanks for the advice on knee braces Flashg. The POD braces are more comfortable than the knee pads I used before.

Let me know if you need any bicycle related stuff for rehab.

**J.A.W.** · 20th January 2016, 20:14

Originally Posted by scumdog

Bending my knee far enough to get it over the pillion seat/tail-light is a mission now - even worse with the Ultrglide with its top-box.

But you learn different ways to do the same job.

Yeah,

& to quote ol' mole face Kilmister from Motorhead, per his H-D ridin' appearance in the 'Killed by Death' vid,

"Suffer!" L.O.L...

**flashg** · 20th January 2016, 20:17

Originally Posted by scumdog

Bending my knee far enough to get it over the pillion seat/tail-light is a mission now - even worse with the Ultrglide with its top-box.

But you learn different ways to do the same job.

What happened ? Is it getting worse ? Are your bikes tall ?
I have struggled throwing a leg over my bikes (they are all tall) in recent years. It's easier now. My knee bends 145° by itself, 5° more than expected but surgeon said that's ok, my heal is 60mm from my butt to give an idea.

**flashg** · 20th January 2016, 20:29

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Thanks for the advice on knee braces Flashg. The POD braces are more comfortable than the knee pads I used before.

Let me know if you need any bicycle related stuff for rehab.

Cheers for the offer, I don't have a bicycle, but if I get one I'll remember your kind offer.
I'm thrilled the pod braces are comfortable and such a good price, normally very expensive, but we pay for quality. Your just lucky.

**pritch** · 20th January 2016, 21:03

Originally Posted by scumdog

You CAN kneel on 'em, feels kinda funny though, like yer kneeling on a piece of wet-suit.

Yours must be different to mine. They gave me a piece of paper with dos and don'ts. The latter included running, kneeling, and twisting the knee.
They didn't really need to bother with the paperwork 'cause if I try to do any of those I know immediately that I made a big mistake.

**flashg** · 20th January 2016, 21:22

Originally Posted by pritch

Yours must be different to mine. They gave me a piece of paper with dos and don'ts. The latter included running, kneeling, and twisting the knee.

They didn't really need to bother with the paperwork 'cause if I try to do any of those I know immediately that I made a big mistake.

I got no such instructions, I can do what I'm comfortable with. There are many knees on the market made by different manufacturers. Interesting thing is I asked about replacing the meniscus if it wears out, he said yes its a simple operation.
Yes twisting a little much can be painful for me as well.
Kneeling is easy and not uncomfortable at all now for me.
I gave up running a few years ago because of my knees, I won't be starting again.

**nzspokes** · 20th January 2016, 21:26

Originally Posted by flashg

Cheers for the offer, I don't have a bicycle, but if I get one I'll remember your kind offer.
I'm thrilled the pod braces are comfortable and such a good price, normally very expensive, but we pay for quality. Your just lucky.

Yeah I know I was very lucky with them. Surprised how comfortable they are.

**scumdog** · 22nd January 2016, 21:04

Originally Posted by pritch

Yours must be different to mine. They gave me a piece of paper with dos and don'ts. The latter included running, kneeling, and twisting the knee.
They didn't really need to bother with the paperwork 'cause if I try to do any of those I know immediately that I made a big mistake.

Have a look at what is involved in the police P.C.T. and see what I've put my knees have been through since my op.

**pritch** · 23rd January 2016, 18:45

Originally Posted by scumdog

Have a look at what is involved in the police P.C.T. and see what I've put my knees have been through since my op.

That was interesting. My bionic knee wouldn't like the running and jumping but at least I'd get an extra 104 seconds to complete the course.

I note that the website says some Police forces do not have fitness tests. I can believe that looking at the many fat cops in the USA.

**oldrider** · 24th January 2016, 16:09

Something (read pain!) is starting to tell me that I may soon be taking more than a passing interest in threads such as this one - soooon!

ouch!

**flashg** · 24th January 2016, 18:19

I posted on another thread I think, that I had bought "Mobius" knee braces. Today I spent five hours riding my Beta up and down a river bed with some crossings etc, with mates. I had three offs, the braces did the job and protected my knee's perfectly (no pain at all)
I have lost a lot of fitness, work to do.

**oldrider** · 23rd August 2016, 22:11

Just reread this thread thanks for all the incites.

Had full knee replacement Monday 15 August - started walking on it that night - been going really good but is swelling up tight now and hot!

Was able to flex it to 120 degrees at discharge and walk without aids (crutches sticks etc) think now it might have been too good and may have over worked it!

We are shifting house at the moment.

How do we collect so much fucking junk??????

Treasures from way way back we have to pay to store or get rid of!

Got to go to the first exercise class tomorrow - might get a few home truths dealt out!