Assisted Knee Straightening - Exercises After Left Total Knee Replacement
Purpose
- Helps improve range of motion of your left knee
Starting position
- Sit up tall on a chair or on the side of a bed or firm surface with your thighs supported and your foot resting on the floor
Action
- Straighten your left knee by lifting your foot toward the ceiling
- Use your right leg under your left leg to help your left knee to straighten more fully
- Hold for 3-5 seconds, and then return to the starting position
Tip
- Do this few times before initiating walking to help loosen the left knee
The content of this website is intended for individuals undergoing single sided total knee replacement for either the right or left knee. If you are undergoing total knee replacement for BOTH your knees on the same day then please review the content with your inpatient physical therapist or schedule a preoperative consult with our physical therapy outpatient center at 212.606.1213.