Best Knee Exercises to Do BEFORE Knee Replacement Surgery & Why Prehab is Important
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With a total knee replacement, aka total knee arthroscopy (TKR/TKA), it’s important to do physical therapy on the knee (prehab) BEFORE the knee replacement because the stronger and more flexible the knee is before surgery, the better the recovery and outcomes will be.
In this video I’ll demonstrate some simple stretches and exercises for total knee replacement prehab, and give some reasons why prehab is so important for a knee replacement. Buy a worksheet with these Knee Replacement Prehab Exercises & Stretches at https://www.askdoctorjo.com/product/knee-replacement-prehab/
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For knee pain exercises and stretches to work, you must work all the muscles around the knee. There are several that cross over the joint and help with movement.
The number one myth about knee arthritis is that exercise makes it worse. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, research has shown that regular exercise can significantly alleviate knee arthritis pain and enhance overall joint function
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