Can I Use An Elliptical For Excercise Before Knee Replacement Surgery Without Causing Further Damage?
Question: I have bone on bone and need a knee replacement, can I use an elliptical for excercise before surgery without causing further damage?
Brief Answer:
Yes , you can.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Doing exercise on an elliptical will not cause any further damage to the knee osteoarthritis. You can use the elliptical if you have been using it in the past regularly. In case you are planning to use it for the first time then do so under the guidance of a trainer.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Yes , you can.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Doing exercise on an elliptical will not cause any further damage to the knee osteoarthritis. You can use the elliptical if you have been using it in the past regularly. In case you are planning to use it for the first time then do so under the guidance of a trainer.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar