Knee Replacement: Post-operative Exercises (Early Phase)

Training Video (Chinese version only)

Exercise Instructions

Knee bend

Sit on bed; wrap towel roll onto calf.
Bend your surgical knee by pulling the towel roll and brining your leg to your body.
Hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Lying calf stretch

Sit on bed with surgical knee extended.
Put the towel roll around your ball of foot and hold the ends.
Draw your toes and foot up towards you, and pull the towel to bring your foot towards your body.
Hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Lying hamstring stretch

Sit on bed with surgical knee extended.
Keep your back straight, bring your chest forward to stretch the back of your thigh.
Hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Lying kicks

Lie in bed with a pillow or milk powder can under the surgical knee.
Draw your toes and foot up towards you and straighten the knee.
Hold 5 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Straight leg raises

Lie in bed.
Draw your toes and foot up towards you and lift your leg while keeping your knee straight.
Hold 5 seconds, repeat 10 times.

Bridging

Lie in bed with your knees bent.
Lift your buttock while keeping your back straight and upper body relaxed.
Hold for 5 seconds, repeat 10 times.

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