Knee Post-Surgery Flexion Exercise Methods
Jun 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
The prone knee flexion exercise involves first applying heat therapy to the patient's knee joint. Then, have the patient lie face down on a bed and gradually lift the affected lower leg slowly toward the buttocks. Next, the patient should grasp the ankle of the affected leg and further flex the knee joint, then slowly lower the leg back down. It is recommended that this prone knee flexion exercise be performed only after detailed consultation with a qualified physician at a正规 medical institution.
Generally, post-knee surgery flexion exercises include supine leg hanging, seated knee hugging, and prone knee bending. Taking prone knee bending as an example, the specific steps are as follows:
1. The patient applies a warm towel to the knee joint to promote local blood circulation and enhance the knee's range of motion.
2. After 5 minutes of warm compress, the patient lies face down on the bed with arms crossed under the forehead and legs naturally extended.
3. The doctor gradually lifts the affected lower leg until it slowly approaches the buttocks. Then, the patient grasps the ankle of the affected leg and bends the knee joint, followed by slowly lowering the leg.
It is recommended to perform the prone knee bending exercise at a正规 medical institution after detailed consultation with a professional physician.
