Quote Originally Posted by mmelindas

I managed to sprain my right knee JUST TURNING OVER IN BED! Boy, does that speak volumes about my weight... and am now couch bound...The orthopedic Dr. put a long mean needle of cortisone in my right kneecap area and another in the top of my left foot! Wow, did that HURT!!
Last year I had a pretty traumatic knee injury (I'll spare you the gory details.)
Anyway, the orthopedic surgeon gave me some exercises to strengthen the muscles around my knees. Wanted me to start doing them the day after surgery. Despite thinking he was absolutely daft, I tried 'em. Couldn't do it.
However, the following day I could. I've done them since and have found them to be very helpful. Perhaps your doctor could recommend something while you're on the mend.