Assisted Knee Bending - Exercises After Left Partial Knee Replacement

Purpose

• Helps improve range of motion of your left knee

Starting position

• Sit up tall on a chair or on the side of a bed or firm surface with your thighs supported and your foot resting on the floor

Action

• Bend your left knee as far back as it will go
• Use your right leg on top of your left leg to help your knee bend slightly more, to your tolerance
• Return to the resting position
• Hold for 3-5 seconds, and then return to the starting position

Tip

• You may use a towel or paper towel under the left foot to help it slide