POST ARTHROSCOPY EXERCISES
These exercises are to be done three times per day until you see your Doctor.
Repeat exercise 2a) to 2d) as your pain permits, until you can do 10
repetitions, 3 times per day.
Notify one of your treating team if you get severe swelling, pain or redness
in your knee, or if you cannot sleep because of your knee pain.
These exercises are to be done three times per day until you see your Doctor.
1) Lie on a bed and bend and straighten your knee gently 10 times |
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2a) Lie on a bed with your leg straight out and tighten your thigh muscle (i.e. try to straighten your knee) and hold it tight for 5 seconds. 2b) Relax for 2 seconds. |
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2c) Lift your leg up straight to 45 degrees and hold it there 5 seconds. 2d) Relax for 2 seconds. |
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repetitions, 3 times per day.
Notify one of your treating team if you get severe swelling, pain or redness
in your knee, or if you cannot sleep because of your knee pain.