Best Tip To Improve [Knee Extension] After A Total Knee Replacement – Prone Hangs – PT at home 2020
Swelling, pain, and other factors may contribute to limited range of motion in both extension and flexion.
The most effective way to improve knee extesion is to perform “prone hangs.”
This simple strategy involves positioning yourself on your stomach while your foot hangs off the side of the bed. There are several ways to achieve this position.
In this video I show you how to do it with and without compression, with and without a pillow under the thigh, and I discuss how long I would spend in this position.
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About the Author -
Anthony Maritato, PT has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. He specializes in post surgical care and rehabilitation of total knee replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery.
Mr. Maritato is also nationally recognized as a therapist educator teaching courses related to Medicare reimbursement, contracting, and documentation.
Total Therapy Solutions LLC is Tony's primary practice which he owns with his wife Kathy who is also a licensed physical therapist.
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