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Quad Sets
Watch this video to learn how to do Quad Sets to strengthen your muscles around your hip and knee allowing you to do more after joint replacement.
Pre-Hip Replacement: Exercises for the Legs
The following exercises do more than build strength. You’ll also use them after surgery to help speed your recovery.
Conditioning Before Knee Replacement
Conditioning your body BEFORE knee replacement can help speed your recovery. Daily exercise helps strengthen muscles that support the knee joint.
Upper Body Exercises Before Surgery or Procedure: Help with Walker or Crutch Use
Doing exercises before your knee replacement can help speed your recovery. These exercises build upper body strength. This can help you when you’re using a walker or crutches to get around after surgery. Your physical therapist or surgeon may advise you to use weights to make the exercises more effective. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.,
