Total Knee Replacement Exercise

The purpose of any warm-up and/or exercise program is to improve performance and help prevent serious injuries. There is a well-established pattern of increased serious knee injuries (including ACL ruptures) in women compared to men.

The longevity of your knee replacement can be increased by:

AVOIDING stressful activities such as all types of impact sports including:

• running
• jogging
• tennis
• racquetball
• badminton
• football
• baseball
• horseback riding
• other activities

Heavy lifting, weight-lifting, jumping from heights, falls and some exercise machines for the legs are dangerous for you. Never lift or carry more than forty pounds.

HOME EXERCISES FOR THE FIRST 8 WEEKS AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT  

• Knee Extension with Leg Lift
• Drake Exercise
• Quad Set Exercise
• Flexion and Extension
• Static Hold Exercise
• Straight Leg Raise
• Heel Slide
• Assisted Knee Flexion
• Hamstring Set Exercises

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• Asthma
• Beauty
• Albuterol
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• Disease condition o
• Internal bleeding
• Tuberculin skin test
• Ingrown toenail
• Angina

Health Tip

Foods high in substances called purines increase levels of uric acid in the blood, and foods to be avoided include poultry, strawberries, shellfish, game, caffeine and alcohol.