Hello,
After a history of chronic patellar instability associated with a flat groove in my LK and a shallow groove in my RK, I fully dislocated my left kneecap for the first time on August 17th. I'm diligently doing physio while waiting to meet with a surgeon, and yesterday I was allowed on a stationary bike for the first time since my injury. The seat was kept high and I wasn't on the bike for long, but it was a great change of pace from boring quad sets and the like. (I also do some squats now, but I'm still walking peg-legged and not allowed to try stairs yet.)
I would like to continue using a bike at home, but I'm not sure what would be the best thing to buy/rent. Before my injury, my husband and I were debating getting a bike trainer. We live in a very snowy city, and I liked the idea of being able to use my regular bike inside during the winter.
Has anyone else gotten themselves a bike for use during rehab? Would a bike trainer work or should I look at a more traditional stationary or recumbent exercise bike? My physiotherapist didn't really have any specific suggestions, although he did agree that using a bike would be a good idea at this stage.
Thanks for any suggestions
