In the case of a total endoprosthesis, popularly known as an artificial knee, good pre- and post-operative care is essential for a smooth and rapid rehabilitation process without complications. Mobility, coordination and strength training play a central role in this. A team of doctors and therapists will accompany and professionally guide the patient before, during and after the procedure. A large number of different exercises with and without aids are coordinated individually for each patient, so that the operated knee can be fully loaded again as quickly as possible and the patient can once again master their everyday life without restrictions. In this article you will find general information about knee TEP.
Simple exercises to imitate
The following exercises are a mixed selection of different exercises from different phases of rehabilitation. Which of the exercises are best suited to your situation is best discussed with your treating physiotherapist. Why exercises are important after a knee TEP surgery you will learn in this article.
1) Mobility This exercise is very suitable in the initial stage after the operation to move the knee sufficiently. For this purpose, sit on a chair that is placed in a room without carpet. Place a towel under the foot of the operated leg.
Now carefully wipe the towel with your foot across the floor. The direction of movement should be limited to back and forth. Carry out the exercise several times a day.
2) Strengthening the muscles Sit on a chair for this exercise as well. Now lift the operated leg and stretch it straight forward so that the upper and lower legs form a straight line. Then lower the leg again.
Do not touch the floor but repeat the exercise 15 times. 3) Strengthening the muscles Lean with your back against a wall and then slowly lower yourself into a slight squatting position. The knees should not be bent over 40°.
Then push yourself up again. Repeat this movement 15 times. 4) Coordination and strengthening of the muscles Lie straight on your back.
Your legs are stretched out and your arms lie loosely beside your body. Now lift the operated leg slightly from the floor. Move your leg as far out in the air as possible, with your toes pointing outwards.
Now lead it inwards over the other leg. The tips of your toes point inwards. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
5) Strengthening the muscles and stability Lie on your stomach and place a slightly rolled up towel under your knees. Now bend your legs 90° in the air. Now cross your legs in the air so that the foot of your healthy leg is above the calf of the operated leg.
Now press the operated leg against the resistance of the healthy leg towards the buttocks. Hold the tension for 15-20 seconds. Repeat the exercise 3 times with short breaks.
6) Stretching Sit straight and upright on a chair. The healthy leg is bent normally, the operated leg straight forward, so that only the heel is on the floor. Now move fully up to the front edge of the chair and bend your upper body forward.
Make sure that your back and head remain straight. You should now feel a stretch on the back of your leg and on your shin. Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds. After a short break, do 2 more passes.
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