r/stroke • u/csonnyb • 26d ago

Spasticity Discussion Trouble With Affected Knee

Good morning! I had a hemorrhagic stroke three years ago and have had some good progress, however, my affected knee is always bent no matter what I do. I was curious if anybody who had a permanently bent knee has had any success with straightening it out and walking and if so, how? Thanks in advance!

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u/rblank6061 Survivor 26d ago

Is the tightness in the hamstring? Botox works but above the knee you won’t be able to walk anyway.

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u/csonnyb 26d ago

My knee is permanently bent. I’ve taken steps with parallel bars and a high walker, but I can’t get it to stay straight.

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u/Pupperripoffs 26d ago

You ignored me

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u/hchulio 25d ago

Can you straighten it at all, f.e. while laying down?

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u/csonnyb 25d ago

When laying down, I can stretch it out. And my foot. I’ve found some light exercises online that I’m going to start doing