After your operation the following exercises are necessary to assist in your recovery.
Start these exercises the day after surgery.
Raise leg with your knee straight and hold for 6 seconds.
Repeat: 10 times every 2 hours.
Push both knees into the bed and hold for 6 seconds.
Repeat: 10 times every 2 hours.
Place your unaffected leg under your affected leg. Gently lower and then raise.
Repeat: 1-2 sessions per day for 2-3 minutes per session.
To maintain calf circulation, move your foot up and down for 5 minutes every waking hour.
Continue: for 2-3 days or until you are walking comfortably.
For appointments and enquiries please phone 02 9735 3637
Inner West Hip & Knee Clinic
16 Robert Street
Ashfield NSW 2131
Waratah Private Hospital
Suite 204, Level 2
31 Dora Street
Hurstville NSW 2220
office@hipandkneeclinic.com.au
Fax: 02 9735 3635