“Stretch Hamstring” Just lie on your back and put both legs down. Now lift one leg as far as it will go up to the ceiling and hold it up. You can hold the lifted leg with both hands. Pull the heel towards the ceiling and the tips of your toes towards your nose. Then … Exercises 9
“Cycling”: In the supine position, both legs are raised and movements are carried out as when riding a bicycle. You can also increase the exercise by doing it in a sitting position. Make 3 passes with 20 seconds load each. Continue with the next exercise.
Bridging: In the supine position, place both feet hip-wide near the buttocks and then press your hips upwards. Upper body, hips and knees then form a line. The arms lie on the floor at the sides. or you perform small chopping movements in the air. Either hold this position for 15 seconds and move your … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 2
One legged bridging: Take the same position as in exercise 2. Instead of 2 feet, only one foot is now in contact with the ground and the other leg is stretched parallel to the other thigh. Either hold this position for 15 seconds and move the hip 15 times dynamically up and down without putting … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 3
Hyperextensions: Lie on your stomach and bend your arms next to your upper body, legs remain extended. During the exercise look down on the floor. Now lift the angled arms and the stretched legs upwards and hold the position. Hold this position for about 15 seconds and then repeat 2 more times. Continue with the … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 4
Apple picking: Stand on both legs and then extend both arms upwards. Now stand on your tiptoes and alternately stretch out both arms towards the ceiling. Stand on your tiptoes for about 15 seconds. Continue with the next exercise.
Heel lift: Put yourself on the same level as the forefoot. Now push yourself up with your forefoot and then go down again with your heel. To be on the safe side, you can hold on to something to keep your balance. Do this 15 times with 3 passes. Continue with the next exercise.
The knee is a very complex joint that has to withstand great forces. One of the most common signs of wear and tear due to age is found in the knee joint. Diseases such as knee arthrosis can make everyday life difficult for many people. If the cartilage damage or pain becomes too severe and … Physiotherapy for knee TEP
Manual therapy Manual therapy is concerned with diagnosing and treating disorders in the area of the joints. After the use of a knee TEP, patients often experience painful movement restrictions. The cause of the problems is usually the surrounding soft tissue of the joint. As a result of the operation and the reduced stress after … Manual therapy | Physiotherapy for knee TEP
Muscle building training for the knee After the use of a knee TEP, muscle building training is essential. In the ideal case, this is even started before the operation in order to prepare the knee optimally for rehabilitation and to positively influence the healing process. It is important that the muscle building takes place under … Muscle building training for the knee | Physiotherapy for knee TEP
Medicines for pain/analgesics Analgesics are of central importance in the treatment of pain. They are substances that are capable of reducing or even completely eliminating the sensation of pain without shutting down other important functions of the central nervous system. In total, there are two major groups of investment substances. The topic of pain/symptoms in … Medicines for pain/analgesics | Physiotherapy for knee TEP
Further therapeutic measures Depending on the patient’s symptoms, the treatment options for a patient with a knee tep vary. First and foremost, and especially in the beginning, the pain is in the foreground. To achieve a reduction, massages or cold applications can be used. Manual lymphatic drainage can be prescribed to minimize swelling and accelerate … Further therapeutic measures | Physiotherapy for knee TEP