Total-Joint-Arthroplasty-Guidebooks-2020

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

Knee: Terminal Knee Extension

Stand with back against wall. Place small rolled up towel behind operative knee. Push the back of your knee into the towel to tighten your thigh muscle. Hold 5 seconds. Relax and repeat. Repeat 10 times per set. Do 2 sets per session. Do 2 sessions per day.

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