Total knee Replacement remains the most cost effective and best treatment of chronic knee pain in elderly. Total knee arthroplasty has seen great improvement in better surgical outcomes ,lesser pain and greater range of motion over the years with better understanding human biologics, surgical techniques and increased use of technology .
Patient preparing for total knee replacement would benefit from numerous exercises that you can do before knee replacement surgery can strengthen your knee, improve flexibility, and help you recover faster. There are numerous exercises you can do at home. But it’s important to speak to your surgeon and physical therapist before you start any new exercise regimen.
The following are main exercises that can be practiced at home pre operation
1.Ankle Pumps
2.Knee extension in Sitting andLying position
3. Gentle Knee hamstring extension ,stretching
4.Chairpush up
5.Partial and complete squat
6.Straight Leg Raise
These exercises should be repeated at least 15 minutes twice a day . Your ability to build up strength in the muscles around your knee prior to the surgery will greatly impact the speed and quality of your recovery.
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