Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your knee and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after knee replacement. The best knee doctor in Kolkata and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for up to 30 minutes, daily for an early recovery during your early recovery. Given in the guide below is a guide that you can refer to.
Quadriceps sets
Tighten your thigh muscle. Try to straighten your knee. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise approximately 10 times during a two-minute period, rest one minute, and then repeat. Continue until your thigh feels fatigued. Then rest for a while and repeat.
Straight leg raises
Tighten your thigh muscle with your knee fully straightened on the bed, as with the quadriceps set above. Lift your leg several inches. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. Slowly lower. Repeat until your thigh feels fatigued. You also can do leg raises while sitting. Tighten your thigh muscle and hold your knee fully straightened with your leg unsupported. Repeat as above.
Ankle pumps
Move your foot up and down rhythmically by contracting your calf and shin muscles. Perform this exercise for 2 to 3 minutes, in the recovery room. Continue this exercise until you are fully recovered and all ankle and lower-leg swelling has subsided.
Knee straightening exercises
Place a small rolled towel just above your heel so that your heel is not touching the bed. Tighten your thigh. Try to fully straighten your knee and to touch the back of your knee to the bed. Hold fully straightened for 5 to 10 seconds.
Sitting supported knee bends
While sitting at your bedside or in a chair with your thigh supported, place your foot behind the heel of your operated knee for support. Slowly bend your knee as far as you can. Hold your knee in this position for 5 to 10 seconds.
Exercise and activity should consistently improve your strength and mobility. If you have any questions or problems, make sure to contact the best knee replacement doctor in India and book an appointment at the earliest.
Audio Version: Post Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
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