Thread: Hyperextension of the knee
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Old 01-14-2009, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AfterMyNap View Post
It's just the years of constant, unintentional stretching of the same muscles, a little farther, a little farther, a little farther... Like any muscle, every time it snaps back, it stretches a bit more. Since my leg is essentially dead weight now, I can't control it and it's to the point where it's practically bending backwards. The PT recognized it right away, he suggested the cage to me. I just wondered if anyone has tried one and whether it helps.

Sal, if we decide to go with one, they'll custom make it per a prescription. I think I'd be too chicken to just put anything on there without some guidance.
Yeah, that's what I thought. Just wishful thinking on my part, since I have the same issue to a lesser degree still.

Let us know how it goes.

Cherie
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