2020. 5. 26. Also, if you have diabetes, then you should not be a double knee replacement candidate. Be prepared for intensive rehab after surgery. Usually, after routine knee replacement surgery patient goes home directly and receives in-home physical therapy. But with the bilateral procedure, they may have to stay in rehab facility for rehab work.
ContactBilateral total knee replacement physical therapy protocol requires that patients begin exercising their knee after the procedure. Maintain your visits with a physical therapist so that you may strengthen your legs and restore knee movement. Normal daily activity
Contact2020. 10. 10. BILATERAL KNEE REPLACEMENT Bilateral Total Knee Replacement is now a commonly performed procedure. Experience with this has shown this to be a safe, reliable procedure, with excellent outcomes, perhaps even exceeding isolated single knee replacement in terms of range of motion and function. Compared to unilateral replacement, it requires only 1
Contact2017. 6. 14. UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol should be used as a guideline for rehabilitation progression, but may need to be altered pending the nature and extent of the surgical procedure, healing restraints or patient tolerance. Patient will be weight bearing as tolerated with a crutches or walker initially.
Contact2017. 6. 26. This physical therapy protocol applies to primary total knee arthroplasty. In a revision total knee arthroplasty, or in cases where there is more connective tissue involvement, Phase I and II should be progressed with more caution to ensure adequate healing. Progression to the next phase is based on Clinical Criteria and/or Time Frames as
Contact2015. 5. 26. Total Knee Replacement 5 Week 3 to Week 12 Start the following exercises 1. Straight leg raises: with a maximum of 2lbs weight doing flexion, abduction and adduction. 2. Hamstring curls 3. Heel raises 4. Standing terminal knee extensions 5. Standing hip abduction 6. Standing hip flexion 7. Bridges 8. Short arc quad 9. ¼ lunges 10. One leg balancing/ balance board
Contact2019. 2. 14. rehab therapist) Weeks 1 3 supine: ankle pumps, heel slides. Allow healing/follow precautions Reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling Increase range of motion (ROM): work toward achieving full knee extension at 0º and flexion ROM between 90-120º Increase strength Increase independence with bed mobility, transfers, and gait
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