CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : osteoarthritis of the knee

CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : osteoarthritis of the knee http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:13:20 +0000 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:45:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=244 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[osteoarthritis of the knee : Ask a PT 156 PostsPosted - 04/24/2008...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=244&PID=246&title=osteoarthritis-of-the-knee#246 Author: Ask a PT
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Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 8:45pm

Ask a PT

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 16:14:18 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "My Dr. has already said that I have to have my knee joint replaced. What I want to know is are there some exercises I can do to strengthen my leg muscles."

Ask a PT Response: "What I usually recommend to my patients prior to them undergoing a total knee replacement is to have them perform and become familiar with the strengthening and range of motion exercises which are usally prescribed after this type of surgery. These exercises can include quad sets, short arc quads, hamstring sets, heel slides, and straight leg raises. Exercise video clips of these exercises can be found on the CyberPT exercise video page. If my patient is not alraedy using a walker, I will also review the use of a walker and the appropriate sequencing with it as well. Good luck with your surgery and thank you for using CyberPT."

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