Sitting on a Chair - Precautions and Positioning After Right Total Knee Replacement
- Support your right leg on a stool with your knee straight if you sit for more than 20-30 minutes at a time:
- If your knee is in one position for too long, it may become stiff and painful when you straighten it to stand up or walk. Keep it moving!
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.