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Is a recumbent bike good for knee replacement?

Jan 19, 2022
Riding a recumbent bike after a total knee replacement. What is the best kind of bike to ride after a total knee replacement? Recumbent bike vs Upright In this video I discuss the benefits of riding a recumbent bike after a total knee replacement and I share some tips and tricks you can use to improve your ability to gain range of motion. At 00:27 I discuss details about the bike. At 01:00 I explain how you should be positioned on the bike. I discuss where the seat should be and what your ankle, knee, and hip motion should look like. At 01:55 I explain a couple tips you can use if you don't have enough knee flexion to make a full revolution. At 02:44 I discuss rocking if you are unable to complete a full revolution. Different Bike Styles: This bike is more upright and affords you a more comfortable hip and knee joint angle: https://amzn.to/2E7W6A3 This is more of a traditional recumbent cycle: https://amzn.to/2LPtr9o Please join our FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/totalkneereplacements/ Find us online at: https: www.totaltherapysolutions.com Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ttspt/ Here is a great related video on the difference between an upright bike and a recumbent bike.
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