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Total Knee Replacement Exercises 8 Weeks Post Op Pdf

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For a total knee replacement, a skin incision is made down the front of the knee and the underlying tissues moved to one side of the kneecap (patella). The patella is then deflected to . Exercises to be done before, during and after your hospital stay. Perform only those exercises indicated by your physical therapist. For all exercises, perform 20 repetitions slowly. >. This leaflet is for people who have a total knee replacement (TKR). It gives. general advice following surgery to help you regain strength and mobility, and information to help you to get the maximum benefit from your new knee. If you have any queries, please ask your physiotherapist. Introduction. A total knee replacement is usually done for. The following exercises will help increase circulation to your legs and feet, which is important for preventing blood clots. They will also help strengthen your muscles and improve knee movement. Start the exercises as soon as you are able. You can begin them in the recovery room shortly after surgery. Patients who have had a prior patellectomy or failed total knee replacement may require modifications in regards to the progression of weight bearing and knee motion as discussion in this protocol. The protocol is divided into 6 phases according to postoperative weeks (for instance, Phase I = Postoperative Weeks ).