Exercises with the Theraband

1) Strengthening For this exercise the Theraband is attached at hip level (for example to a door handle). Stand beside the door and attach the other end of the Theraband to the outer foot. Stand straight and upright, legs shoulder width apart.

Now move the outer leg sideways, up against the tension of the theraband and then slowly back again. Repeat 2 times 10 times, then change sides. 2) Strengthening For the next exercise the exercise structure is the same, but this time stand with your back to the door.

Start by wrapping the Theraband around any foot and move the leg against the tension of the Theraband in front upwards and then slowly back again. Here again 2 times 10 passes before changing sides. 3) Strengthening For the third exercise the Theraband is tied around both thighs slightly above the knee joint.Stand straight and upright, legs shoulder width apart, so that there is a slight tension of the Theraband. Now slowly perform knee bends while maintaining the tension of the Thera band. 3 times 10 repetitions.

Full load

From when and to what extent full weight-bearing is permitted after a TEP on the knee depends on the prosthesis (for cemented prostheses full weight-bearing is permitted after 1 week, for non-cemented prostheses after approx. 3 weeks). However, this does not mean that the patient is then fully fit for use and allowed to do sports.

The patient should also at least not completely do without walking aids, so that injuries can be avoided and the freshly operated knee can be protected. This is mainly due to the fact that the muscle mass has decreased extremely and the knee is very unstable and prone to injuries. The artificial knee is only gradually returned to full everyday use during rehabilitation.

Targeted exercises strengthen the weakened structures and improve coordination and mobility. Despite all discipline and endurance, this process takes time, so that most patients achieve full resilience in everyday life after about 4-6 weeks with a complication-free healing process. Long walking distances or endurance sports are possible without problems after about 8-12 weeks. Despite full resilience, however, those affected should avoid contact sports and sports that require many stopping and turning movements in the future in order to minimize the risk of injury.