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Having a Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery
Before your surgery
Equipment you'll need
Exercises before surgery – Phase 1 exercises
Day of surgery
After your surgery
Going home
Moving around and caring for yourself
Personal care
Chores
Getting around
When to get medical help
Exercise, sports, and other activities
Exercises to help you recover - Phase 2 exercises
Activities and sports
Safe sex positions
Resources
Exercise is important for a successful surgery and getting back to everyday living. These phase 1 exercises will help you build strength before your surgery. Do them now and keep doing them after surgery until your healthcare team tells you to start the phase 2 exercises. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions and an image to help you do them correctly.
Note: Do this exercise only once you can do the harder thigh squeezes.
Credit: All images on this page belong to the Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services.
For more information on physiotherapy services in Alberta go to Physiotherapy Services.
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