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.
Climbing stairs: For this exercise you will again need a step and a railing. Hold on to the railing to keep your balance. Place one leg on a step and the other leg remains on the ground. Now shift your weight to the leg on the step and let the back leg float in the … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 7
Nodding: In this exercise your balance must be good. Also, the operation must have been several weeks ago. Stand on one leg and bend the knee slightly. It remains behind the tips of your feet. Now try to swing your arms alternately forwards and backwards. You must try to keep your balance and the floating … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 8
“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
Although knee arthrosis cannot be reversed by physiotherapy, the symptoms can be effectively combated depending on the severity of the condition. All exercises from physiotherapy should be painless and build up the muscles. Stabilization is important in the varied movements of everyday life and can be easily ensured by the trained musculature. With massage and … Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis
Physical therapy Physical therapy plays an important role in the treatment of knee joint arthrosis. Depending on the type and extent of the injury as well as a possible previous operation, the initial aim is to achieve the desired result. For this reason, passive therapy is usually started, whereby the knee joint is moved by … Physical therapy | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis
Muscle building training Muscle training is particularly important in the case of knee arthrosis and can have a very positive influence on the course of the arthrosis. There is a strong ligamentous apparatus at the knee joint, which ensures a smooth movement sequence. The various tendons and ligaments on the knee joint have an important … Muscle building training | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis
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
