3 Versions of a ✔️ [Hip Bridge] ✔️ for Total Knee Replacement Therapy At Home
Hip bridge is an effective way to improve glute and hip strength after knee replacement surgery.
A simple hip bridge may benefit bed mobility, getting up from a chair, and the overall funtion of the hip.
3 Versions of a Hip Bridge
- Quadriceps dominant
- Hamstring dominant
- Neutral
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Low cost minimalist shoes
Finding a low cost yet durable minimalist shoe can be challenging. Here is one that I have tested.
Best Minimalist Shoe In 2018 On Amazon – By A Physical Therapist
Minimalist shoes allow your foot to act like a foot. The ability for your toes to move, your arch to flex, and your whole lower kinetic chain to function is one of the main reasons to consider transitioning to a minimalist shoe.
Best Position To Sleep After A Total Knee Replacement
The best position to sleep in after a total knee replacement is flat on your back with a pillow under your heel.
This is because this position allows the knee to remain in full extension throughout the night.
If you are not experiencing difficulty achieving full knee extension you may prefer to sleep in other positions.
How To Use A Stationary Bike After A Total Knee Replacement
The upright stationary bike is a very common tool used in the rehabilitation of your total knee replacement. In many cases the upright stationary bike is preferred because it reduces the knee flexion requirements. In this video I show you some tips for using a stationary bike at home and turning a standard upright bike into a recumbent bike.
How to prepare for knee replacement surgery?
There is a lot you can do before your total knee replacement surgery to prepare. Step 1: Improve your cardiovascular fitness – your body will be dedicating much of its time and energy to repairing tissue. The better your heart and lungs are working the better your body can recovery. Step 2: Strengthen the rest of your body. While you are waiting on your knee surgery, you can strengthen the other 87% of your body. Step 3: Get your game face on. There will be plenty of mental and emotional challenges along the path to recovery. The better you prepare yourself to face these challenges the better you will be to overcome them.
Easiest Way To Increase Knee Bend At Home After A Total Knee Replacement Sitting – Real Patient
There are an infinite number of ways to bend your knee and all too often I see clients who have been told heel slides need to be completed while laying on your back. That simply isn’t the case. In this video I show you how to perform heel slides seated in a chair and using a strap to assist.
3 EASY Ways to Measure Knee Flexion at Home
Learn 3 easy ways to measure knee flexion at home.