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knee surgery
Wall Sit - 90 Deg
HOW : Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, hold this position. FEEL : You will primarily feel the...
Wall Sit - On Toes
HOW : Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, lift your heels off the ground, and hold this position....
Single Leg Wall Sit
HOW : Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, then lift one foot off the ground and hold this...
Single Leg Wall Sit - On Toes
HOW : Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, lift one foot off the ground and then lift your...
Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch
HOW: Lay on your side and follow the video for tips and instructions. Decide whether you want to stretch the top leg or bottom leg, discover which one feels better for you. FEEL: You should feel a stretch in the front of your thigh above...
Straight Leg Raise
HOW : Start by lying on your back. Bend your opposite knee. The first step is to perform a very strong quadricep set by squeezing your thigh as hard as you can. Keeping this constant squeeze, tighten your core muscles and then lift your leg...
Walker Gait Instructions
WHY: It is very important to restore normal walking and gait mechanics after surgery. Using a walker you are in control of how much weight to put on your leg. You can use your arms to offload weight. Try to put as much weight through...
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
WHY: After surgery, it is extremely common to have excessive swelling due to impaired venous and lymph flow. Manual lymphatic drainage can help with the swelling, which will improve pain as well as function. HOW: Follow along with the video. All you need is a...
Single Point Cane Instructions
WHY: It is very important to restore normal walking and gait mechanics after surgery. Using a cane you are in control of how much weight to put on your leg. You can use your arm to offload weight. Try to put as much weight through...
Rules to Follow to Return to Running After A Knee Injury (Or Any Injury)
Thinking about getting into running again after a knee injury? Check out this Return to Running Progression from the University of Delaware as well as the Soreness Rules. When it comes getting back to running, it's all about gradually applying the load and stresses to...