Assisted Knee Straightening - Exercises After Right Total Knee Replacement

Purpose

• Helps improve range of motion of your right 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

• Straighten your right knee by lifting your foot toward the ceiling
• Use your left leg under your right leg to help your right knee to straighten more fully
• Hold for 3-5 seconds, and then return to the starting position

Tip

• Do this few times before initiating walking to help loosen the right knee