Total-Joint-Arthroplasty-Guidebooks-2020

Exercises *These should be performed as tolerated, if too painful stop.

Hip/Knee muscular holds – Quadriceps set/Gluteus sets

Pull toes toward your knee, tense muscles on front of thigh and simultaneously squeeze buttocks. Keep leg and buttocks flat on bed. Hold for 5-6 seconds. Repeat 10 times per set. Do 2 sets per session. Do 2 sessions per day.

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