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Stair Stretch - Exercises After Left Total Knee Replacement

Purpose

  • Helps improve range of motion of your knee

Starting position

  • Holding onto a rail, place your left foot on a step with your left knee bent

Action

  • Move your hips forward to gently bend your left knee more
  • Hold the stretch, and then move your hips back to release

Tip

  • To achieve a greater stretch, place your left foot on the second step

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.