Knee Exercises
Exercises Before Knee Surgery
Low-impact exercises help to relieve stiffness and pain associated with an arthritic joint. Exercising before surgery will help strengthen your muscles in addition to getting you mentally ready for the recovery process by familiarizing you with some common exercises after surgery. Download/print this conditioning program and watch this informational video. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Gait Training After Joint Replacement
Gait refers to your pattern of walking. Normal walking should be consistent, effortless, and pain free. When you have a bad knee, your gait can change, leading to more pain and requiring more energy to get from one point to another. Download and print this conditioning program in English, covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Knee Replacement Home Therapy Exercises
Get step-by-step instructions along with photos of exercises you can do in the 12 weeks after your knee surgery. This physical therapy program is divided into three phases starting with warm ups and gradually expanding into strengthening, endurance and balance. Download and print the guide. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí. स्पेनिश संस्करण के लिए कृपया यहां क्लिक करें.
Knee Exercise Schedule Worksheet
Keep track of your knee workouts and record your progress. Download the schedule. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Low Back Pain Exercises
Low back pain is a common condition in people who have knee arthritis. Due to a change in the way you walk and potentially limited motion of an arthritic joint, a bad knee can lead to or aggravate back pain. Similarly, if you have had a knee replacement, the increased activity and demands during recovery can exacerbate low back pain. Download and print this general low back conditioning program covering several exercises to keep your muscles working properly. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar tendinopathy comes from repetitive overuse activities, such as running, jumping, or squatting. Microscopic tears within the tendon can become irritated, leading to inflammation and weakness known as patellar tendonitis. Download and print this conditioning program covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Pes Anserine Knee Bursitis Exercises
Pes anserine bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa around the knee tendons and shinbone. When the small sacs of fluid called bursa become irritated, they can swell and put pressure on the knee, causing pain. It is typically caused by overuse of the joint and is common in athletes, particularly runners, and in patients with osteoarthritis. Download and print this conditioning program covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí..
Exercises for Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
The Iliotibial (IT) band is a thick “band” of tissue that runs along the outer part of the thigh from the pelvis to the top of the shinbone. The IT band can become irritated as the knee rubs back and forth over the end of the thigh bone, or top part of your knee replacement. Continued irritation can lead to inflammation causing pain, tenderness, and swelling over the outside portion of your knee. Pain in this area has come to be known as Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). Download and print these exercises and stretches to help relieve pain associated with ITBS. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
