Positioning at Rest - Precautions and Positioning After Left Total Knee Replacement
- The position of your body while you’re resting is one of the most important things to be aware of during your recovery phase
- Place a towel roll under your left heel so that your knee is STRAIGHT, as tolerated:
- The thickness of the towel roll can be adjusted as tolerated
- Do not put a towel roll or pillow under your 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.