Total knee replacement exercise booklet sunnybrook hospital. Effect of total knee replacement surgery and postoperative. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. Do not lift any weights with your legs, hang weights on your knee, or do. Knee rehabilitation exercises to ensure that this program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctors supervision. A patients guide to total joint replacement and complete care. Increase to 20 repetitions, 3 times per day as tolerated. Designed by neej patel and samuel hwang, uqochsner clinical school, class of 2014 introduction the knee is the largest joint in your body, and a major surgery to replace it. Read them in before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery.
Begin the above exercises immediately after your surgery, as they are important to. Total knee arthroplasty tka is an elective operative procedure to treat an arthritic knee. Initiate gentle strengthening exercises with the primary goal of activating the quadriceps. See more ideas about home exercise program, knee replacement surgery and total knee replacement exercises. The program is useful for patients who have knee arthritis knee arthritis and also for patients recovering from knee replacement surgery knee replacement surgery. Tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh and push the back of your knee down into the bed.
While lying on your stomach, slowly bend your knee. I did find a pdf file from vancouver health exercise guide for hip replacement surgery that has a section for exercise guidelines 3 months to a year starting on page 33 of the pdf. Knee implants consist of 1 a metal piece attached to the end of your thigh bone, 2 a metal and plastic or. Its the joint that allows the leg to bend and straighten. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. In this stage, youll get back on your feet and return to an active lifestyle. You will start the following exercise program soon after your surgery. Mar 31, 2020 when you have total knee replacement tkr surgery, recovery and rehabilitation is a crucial stage. Total knee replacement rehabilitation care program home care total knee replacement rehabilitation exercises ankle pumps 1 slowly bend the foot up and down at the ankle. Modifications to this guideline may be necessary dependent on physician specific instruction or other procedures performed. Total knee replacement home exercise program phase i.
Apply ice to your incision area for 20 to 30 minutes after exercising to help lessen discomfort. At home keep checking that your knee movement is improving. Next, rotate your feet clockwise and counterclockwise. Bridge exercise starting position lie on your back with your knees bent to prepare for the bridge exercise. To get the best results from your surgery, it is important that you do your exercises consistently and correctly. Pump your feet up and down by pulling your feet up toward you, then pushing your feet down away from you. Doing the exercises in this handout will strengthen the muscles that support your knee to help you recover from knee replacement surgery. Also, obtain a copy of the operative report from the surgeon. What is a total knee replacement1 progress guidelines for total knee replacement2 your rehabilitation after total knee replacement4 other exercises for the knee5 discharge instructions6 home recovery and exercise9 car transfer19 home exercise program12 setting new goals19.
Do the exercises selected by your physical therapist in the right phase 1, 2, or 3 for your stage of recovery. Tighten your thigh muscles and lift your knees off of the bed. Exercise guide for knee replacement surgery vancouver. After total hip replacement thr you will need to follow hip precautions for 3 months unless your surgeon tells you differently. Orthobethesda therapy services total knee replacement home exercise program general instructions. This will help you move easier and get back to doing the activities you enjoy. Squeeze your buttock muscles and slowly lift your hips up inches off of the bed. Important information now that you are home, you must keep working on bending and. Discontinue the exercises and contact your physician or physical. Retraining your balance after total joint replacement will decrease the risk of.
Before starting any exercise program check with your physiotherapist or. Do the best you can without getting to the point of severe pain. This home exercise program demonstrates 18 exercises that can increase knee motion and strength. One of the most rewarding things to look forward to after knee replacement surgery is regaining mobility and independence that were previously compromised by an arthritic knee. Please refer to the before during and after hip and knee replacement.
Level i do exercises one 1, two 2, and three 3 fifteen 15 repetitions every hour. After a successful surgery, it takes active participation on your part to quickly recover from surgery and regain. In order to get the best function possible from your knee, it is important that you perform the exercise program described below. I do all of my exercises at home using an elliptical and a recumbent exercise bike.
Total hip exercises doing the exercises in this handout will help you recover after total hip replacement surgery. One thing on the page that i thought might be helpful for you is a chart for hip joint loads during exercise. Walking is a good exercise but is no substitute for your stretching and. Knee replacement program thank you for choosing johns hopkins for your knee replacement surgery. Perform throughout the day, 10 per hour while awake. Matassi f, duerinckx j, vandenneucker h, and et al. Total knee exercises why should i exercise my knee. Additional exercises after knee replacement surgery. Jul 21, 2015 after knee replacement surgery it is important to regain range of motion and strength. The home exercise program will assist your recovery and improve strength. Strengthening exercises after total hip replacement mayo.
Total knee replacement home exercise program phase ii, page 2 x16589 rev. Physiotherapy exercises following total knee replacement. Make sure that your patient has a follow up appointment for a wound check. They are performed while lying in bed, sitting in a chair and standing. Table of contents introduction 2 the complete care program 3 specialty care coordinator preoperative total joint education class overview of total knee replacement 4 overview of total hip replacement 5 preparing for surgery 6 exercise. If you are having any problems with the exercises, please call sports medicine north at 9788186350. Walking is a good exercise but is no substitute for your stretching and exercises. If you can complete 1 set of 15 repetitions for 2 strengthening. It is important that you understand and follow these precautions. Why is physical therapy important after knee replacement surgery. Contact your health care provider if you believe you have a health problem. Bend your ankles up so that the bottoms of your toes are pressing into the bed. Bridge exercise keep your pelvis level as you lift your hipspelvis and buttocks into the air. Ankle exercises point your feet up and down in a pumping motion.
Knee implants consist of 1 a metal piece attached to the end of your thigh bone, 2 a metal and plastic or allplastic piece attached to the top of. The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes. Physical therapy exercises to do after total knee replacement. Encourage a straight line from the shoulder to knee.
Your leg muscles may feel weak after knee replacement surgery because you did not use them much with your knee problems. The following exercises are to be performed 10x each, at least 2x daily 1x in the morning, 1x in the afternoon. Do the selected exercises just like you were taught. Postoperative instructions for total knee replacements. Partial and total knee arthroplasty home exercise program the home exercise program will assist your recovery and improve strength. The goal of the following exercises is to regain range of motion while limiting pain and inflammation. If you continue to experience exerciserelated soreness after more than 4. When you have total knee replacement tkr surgery, recovery and rehabilitation is a crucial stage. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day and walk for 30 minutes. Do the exercises selected by your physical therapist in.
B reathing exe cises exercise can be done while sitting or lying down. Orthobethesda therapy services total knee replacement. Knee replacement postop exercise booklet saskatchewan. A heating pad should not be used without your surgeons approval. Total knee replacement exercise program to help you recover from surgery. This procedure replaces your damaged knee joint with an artificial knee implant. Home exercise program following knee surgery during your hospitalization, you have had knee surgery. Feb 20, 2014 designed by neej patel and samuel hwang, uqochsner clinical school, class of 2014 introduction the knee is the largest joint in your body, and a major surgery to replace it. Orthobethesda therapy services total knee replacement home. In order to get the best function possible from your new hip, it is important to follow the exercise program described below. While sitting, cross legs at ankles with good leg in front. Total knee replacement postop exercises cleveland clinic.
The knee joint is located at the meeting point of the thigh bone femur and the shin bone tibia. Thigh squeezes quadriceps sets tighten the muscles on the top of your thigh by pushing the back of your knee down into the bed. Physical therapy program for post total knee replacement by oscar sanchez. Initially perform 10 repetitions of each exercise, 3 times per day. The tendency is for the hip to come forward as the knee is bent.
The ultimate home exercise program after a total knee replacement. In addition to getting adequate rest and managing your postoperative pain, the road to recovery following a total knee replacement includes light exercise and physical therapy techniques that. Once your consultant and physiotherapist are happy with your progress you will be allowed home, usually 5 days after your knee replacement. Heel slides lie on your back, bend your knee and slide your heel along bed toward your buttocks. This evidencebased total knee arthroplasty is criterionbased. Our home exercise program is a simple yet powerful solution to effectively and efficiently treat your patients. Exercise guide for knee replacement surgery vch patient health. The exercise program will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and should be done two times per day.
Total knee replacement home exercise program phase i, page 3 x16588 122019 aahc total knee replacement. Holding onto the walker, place your surgical leg behind you. Keeping your knee straight, lift the leg up off of the bed. These precautions help you heal and reduce risk of hip dislocation. Standing knee flexion holding on to a walker, bend the knee, lifting foot toward buttocks. Total knee replacement home exercise program orthobethesda. Regaining your range of motion and strength after total knee replacement surgery is critical to regaining your ability to do the things that are important to you. Effect of total knee replacement surgery and postoperative 12 month home exercise program on gait parameters. During stage i, continue with rice rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Proposed rehab protocol for total knee replacement. A total knee replacement is a surgical operation aiming to replace a wornout joint.
Begin by lying on your back with your knees straightened. Total knee replacement preop exercises straight leg raises lie on your back with one leg bent and the other leg straight, raise your straight leg off bed 1012 inches. Total knee replacement home exercise program phase ii. Exercise guide for knee replacement surgery grand river. Perform exercises one 1 and two 2 fifteen 15 times every hour. Total knee replacement exercise guide orthoinfo aaos. Push back involved leg gently with front leg until stretch is felt. Home exercise program following hip surgery posterior approach during your hospitalization, you have had hip surgery. Sounds like you are doing great with exercising but just trying to figure out how much might be too much. The ultimate home exercise program after a total knee replacement designed by neej patel and samuel hwang, uqochsner clinical school, class of 2014 introduction. During your hospitalization, you have had knee surgery.
Total knee replacement home exercise program phase i, page 3 10. Your home exercise program will include activities to help reduce swelling and increase your knee motion and strength. This guide is meant to be used under the direction of your physiotherapist. Before starting any exercise program check with your physiotherapist or doctor. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day and walk for 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day during your.
If you have too much pain in your knee to exercise, or if any of the exercises cause more pain or swelling in your knee, stop. Do your exercises on your own so you can continue them at home. Apply ice for 1015 minutes to the operated knee, especially after exercise. Dec 29, 2017 the most common reason for knee replacement surgery is to relieve severe pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Overview of total knee replacement the knee joint is the largest joint in the body. Total knee exercises home intermountain healthcare. Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your knee and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after knee replacement. The ultimate home exercise program after a total knee. We use a teambased approach, and you are the most important person on this team. Exclusion criteria included bmi 35, physical activity less than moderate, previous hip or knee replacement surgery, failed total or unicondylar knee replacement or high tibial osteotomy of the affected knee, active local or. It is important that you take time to exercise every day. Ankle pumps gently point toes up towards your nose and down towards the surface. It is important to consistently perform the exercise prescribed by your physical therapist in.
The complete care program 3 specialty care coordinator preoperative total joint education class overview of total knee replacement 4 overview of total hip replacement 5 preparing for surgery 6 exercise diet and nutrition smoking and alcohol use diabetes guidelines medications home safety preparation adaptive or durable medical equipment dme. Begin with both knees bent to a comfortable position or using a towel roll under your knees to support your legs. Recovering from a partial or total knee replacement and returning to a more active lifestyle will take time. The johns hopkins hip and knee replacement program is dedicated to the care of. People who need knee replacement surgery usually have problems walking, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of chairs. It is important to be patient, to be an active participant in your exercise program, and to strictly follow the guidelines outlined in the enclosed packet. It is important that your pain is controlled so that you can complete your 2 exercise sessions every. Total knee replacement home exercise program phase ii apply ice to your incision area for 20 to 30 minutes after exercising to help lessen discomfort. Repeat 10 times every hour to help prevent blood clot formation and pump swelling away from the leg. Save time creating and documenting programs, while improving your quality of care. If you experience the following once discharged home. Exercise is often measured in repetitions and sets.
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