E3 Rehab - How To Improve Your Knee Range of Motion (Stretches & Exercises After An Injury or Surgery)
The video outlines exercises to enhance knee extension and flexion post-injury or surgery, aiming to restore the knee's range of motion to match the uninvolved side. It emphasizes the importance of achieving full knee extension quickly to facilitate easier walking and other activities. Key exercises include quad sets, heel props, and straight leg raises for extension, and heel slides, stationary biking, and squats for flexion. The video also discusses the importance of managing pain and swelling to avoid delaying recovery. It provides examples of exercise programming for different scenarios, such as ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, highlighting the need to follow post-operative restrictions and recommendations from healthcare professionals. The video concludes by stressing the importance of early and frequent exercise to improve symptoms and function, and suggests consulting a surgeon if range of motion remains restricted after a certain period.
Key Points:
- Restoring knee extension and flexion is crucial for recovery post-injury or surgery, aiming for symmetry with the uninvolved side.
- Key exercises for extension include quad sets and heel props, while flexion can be improved with heel slides and stationary biking.
- Managing pain and swelling is essential to avoid delaying recovery; exercises should be tolerable and not cause flare-ups.
- Exercise programming should be tailored to individual circumstances, following post-operative restrictions and professional guidance.
- Early and frequent exercise is vital for improving symptoms and function, with consultation recommended if progress stalls.