15 MIN KNEE EXERCISES WEEK 4-6 AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OR ACCIDENT | Dr. Amy and Ashley
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
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- Welcome to weeks 4-6 after your total knee replacement surgery. People vary in the speed at which they progress. Some people may feel ready to move on in week 4, others in week 5. We left some overlap in the videos to account for these differences. The first 12 weeks after surgery are critical to ensuring you get the best function possible with your new knee. This video series will take you through the activities and exercises you need to do to make that happen.
First, a little reminder. Your surgery was done in a minimally invasive fashion to help you make a rapid recovery. In addition, robotic guidance with artificial intelligence was used to create a model of your knee joint that was used to pick the perfect implants to give you the best possible range of motion. In the bad old days when legacy surgeons took down muscles and the implants were not the perfect fit recovery required extensive physical therapy and strengthening for six to twelve months. Times have changed. You may choose to engage in physical therapy; but many of our patients have achieved excellent recoveries without it. You should expect to make a complete recovery from surgery in 1-2 weeks, and fully strengthen and “on board” your new knee within 8-12 weeks after the day of surgery.
This video series is led by Dr. Amy Cannatta, DC and Ashley Baratko. Dr. Amy received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic in 2005. She was specialty certified in Neurodiagnostics at the Palmer College of Chiropractics in Port Orange, Florida in 2018. Dr. Amy has practiced chiropractic medicine in Connecticut as well as Arizona. She joined Phoenix Spine and Joint in 2017. Ashley Baratko has worked for five years as a physical therapy assistant and is applying to enter physical therapy college to study for her doctorate.
Your first three goals for this period are the same as the last one: increase your range of motion, hamstring and quadriceps strength, and daily function. A new goal of this period is to become aware of your proprioception, your sense of where your knee is in space. Proprioception is key to normal use of your knee, a full recovery, and walking in particular.
Please note that these exercises are added to the ones you learned in the previous videos. Keep doing all of the exercises from week 1 as well as weeks 2-4.
The first additional exercise for this period is standing on one foot. Take off your show on the side of your operated knee so that you are barefoot or wearing only a sock. Stand somewhere you can support yourself with your arm and raise your unoperated leg with your operated knee slightly bent.
The second exercise for your total knee recovery is a step up. The purpose of this exercise is to practice so you are confident going up and down stairs. Just take a step up, rest, and repeat. Make sure you have a rail to hold onto for stability.
The third exercise is a squat. At this point you should be able to do some form of a squat. Follow the cues in the video to be sure you are using proper form.
The fourth exercise is a resisted march. Place a wide elastic band around your feet and march in place. Try to keep your torso still. Do ten on each side and repeat the ten twice for three set of ten reps of the marches. The first exercise is a lateral band walk. Place the band on your legs above your ankles and walk to the side.
Note that you should be walking unassisted -- without a walker or cane -- at the very latest by week 4. If you still require a walker or cane, please contact your surgeon.
Complications such as blood clots, infection (urinary tract, pneumonia, surgical site), heart problems or dislocation almost never happen; however, we are always on the lookout for them. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Let your surgeon know if you experience any of the following:
bleeding or drainage from your incision site
Skin redness around the incision that is getting larger
Painful urination
Cough
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Swelling that does not respond to elevation and compression
Temperature greater than 100.4 sustained over 24 hours
In addition, let your surgeon know if you are unable to do the exercises shown in the video.
At Phoenix Spine and Joint we’ve seen how minimally invasive robotic assisted total knee replacement changes lives. We’re excited for you as you begin your journey.
I’m at week 5 and would fall without walker. I swell horribly when trying to get out and about. This is the most painful surgery I’ve ever had.
I'm so sorry to hear you are struggling. Please check in with your surgeon about the swelling. A rare compilation of joint replacement is venous thrombosis which can cause leg swelling. Treatment for venous thrombosis when it's present is an emergency.
Me 2, 5 weeks barely able to walk with walker bilateral total knee replacement, Hoshimotos as well. Feels swollen and tight.
I am at week 5 also and glad to read that I am not alone. Still regretting this surgery
I had both knees done 10 weeks apart. I am at 4 weeks with my second replacement 125 degrees on the bend and 3 on the flat. excercise is the key to pain relief. Thank You*******Great viedo
Keep on going! Great work. Sounds like you are on the way to a terrific result.
I’m at week 5 and they are similar to the regimen I was given. The side step with the band is new to me though. Will try that one. Definitely have to start working on strengthening. Thank you.
You are welcome. Good luck!
I'm at week 4, I can do every excise except the squat...
no scar?
Thanks for the video … I had surgery patella fracture ..I am on week 9 still limping walking but bending is still stiff …
Hmmm
I m feeling pain when I do exercise. Can I take painkiller pills
You need to check in with your surgeon on that one.
I had surgery on my right knee I can bend it and stand on i had the surgery back in September now it's almost December I can take small steps with my walker. I straight my knee it dose not hurt. When I do it and even when I stand. Am going to try to do these exercises for my knee and take it slow.
What the heck? I would expect you to be doing much better by now. What surgery did you have?
add a color mark/band on the surgical knee for better visual,,,,simple but not done ???
Great idea! Thanks. We can't put an effect on this video without reposting, but that is a great idea going forward.
Neither one of you have a clue what you are talking about. Most of those exercise regiments are not realistic for most actual knee replace patients. And neither of you have a clue about pain involved.
It sounds like you’re experiencing pain after knee replacement surgery and facing challenges with your rehabilitation. Everyone’s recovery journey is different. Our patients typically work with Best Practice Certified Surgeons who utilize minimally invasive approaches and robotic assistance, which can significantly enhance recovery. The exercises we recommend might be too strenuous for those who have undergone traditional surgery methods. Please, hang in there and focus on what feels right for your body. We wish you the best in your recovery and encourage you to continue working closely with your team to find the most suitable rehabilitation plan for you.
May I suggest you get a patient that is actually four or five weeks post-op. The squat that lady is doing is not realistic for four or five weeks post-op tkr
Yes. Thanks for your suggestion. Hang in there.