In-home Exercises
(Consult your therapist regarding the number of reps)
Ankle Pumps
Flex ankle up and down
Quadriceps Sets
Tighten thigh muscles and hold contraction for five seconds
Heel Slides
Flex your hip and knee. Return knee to the straight position.
Leg Lifts
Raise legs six inches above the mat, keeping knee straight.
Knee Extension
Place a pillow under your knee. Life your foot off the mat.
Knee Flexion Stretch
Place a towel under your heel. Pull your knee towards your chest. Hold your knee in this flexed position for 15-20 seconds. Return knee to the straight position.