osteoarthritis of the knee

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Posted - 04/24/2008 :  16:14:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "My Dr. has already said that I have to have my knee joint replaced. What I want to know is are there some exercises I can do to strengthen my leg muscles."
Ask a PT Response: "What I usually recommend to my patients prior to them undergoing a total knee replacement is to have them perform and become familiar with the strengthening and range of motion exercises which are usally prescribed after this type of surgery. These exercises can include quad sets, short arc quads, hamstring sets, heel slides, and straight leg raises. Exercise video clips of these exercises can be found on the CyberPT exercise video page. If my patient is not alraedy using a walker, I will also review the use of a walker and the appropriate sequencing with it as well. Good luck with your surgery and thank you for using CyberPT."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: osteoarthritis of the knee Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 8:45pm
	Ask a PT 156 Posts Posted - 04/24/2008 : 16:14:18 Show Profile Reply with Quote Our user asked: "My Dr. has already said that I have to have my knee joint replaced. What I want to know is are there some exercises I can do to strengthen my leg muscles." Ask a PT Response: "What I usually recommend to my patients prior to them undergoing a total knee replacement is to have them perform and become familiar with the strengthening and range of motion exercises which are usally prescribed after this type of surgery. These exercises can include quad sets, short arc quads, hamstring sets, heel slides, and straight leg raises. Exercise video clips of these exercises can be found on the CyberPT exercise video page. If my patient is not alraedy using a walker, I will also review the use of a walker and the appropriate sequencing with it as well. Good luck with your surgery and thank you for using CyberPT."

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