Knee replacement · Weeks 0–2
Knee Replacement Exercises: Phase 1 (Weeks 0–2)
Early exercises after total knee replacement: get the thigh muscles working, regain knee straightening and bending, and keep blood moving.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 9 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Ankle Pumps
- 2.Quad Sets
- 3.Glute Sets
- 4.Heel Slides
- 5.Heel Prop
- 6.Short Arc Quads
- 7.Straight Leg Raise
- 8.Supine Hip Abduction
- 9.Seated Knee Flexion
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Link to this program from your website
Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:
<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/knee-replacement-phase-1">Knee Replacement Exercises: Phase 1 (Weeks 0–2)</a>Other phases
Knee Replacement Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 2–6)12 exercises · Build strength and range of motion as walking improves: seated and standing strengthening, the exercise bike, and everyday movements like sit-to-stand and steps.- Knee Replacement Exercises: Phase 3 (Weeks 6–12)11 exercises · Return to full activity: harder strengthening, step-downs and lunges for stairs and getting up from the floor, and balance training.