HeelSlide Heel Slide Exercise An exercise to improve knee mobility and flexibility in the early stages of post-surgery rehab. ICF-b7700 Low Slide your heel towards your buttocks, then straighten your leg. 1 minute 10 2 30 seconds None Stop if there is significant knee pain. Avoid sliding too quickly. Increase range of motion as tolerated. 2 Low Patient experiences increased knee flexibility. Low Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guide 2024-11-12 2024-11-12 StraightLegRaise Straight Leg Raise Exercise An exercise to strengthen the hip flexors and quadriceps. ICF-b7700 Low Lie on your back, keep one leg bent and the other straight, and lift the straight leg off the ground. 1 minute 10 2 30 seconds None Avoid if there is back pain. Avoid arching the back. Increase hold duration as tolerated. 1 Moderate Patient experiences improved hip and knee strength. Low Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guide 2024-11-12 2024-11-12 QuadSet Quad Set Exercise An exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscle, important in post-surgery rehabilitation. ICF-b7700 Low Tighten the quadriceps muscle by pushing the back of the knee down toward the floor. 30 seconds 10 3 30 seconds None Avoid if feeling discomfort in the knee. Avoid lifting the heel off the floor. Hold contractions for longer durations over time. 1 Low Patient feels improved strength in the quadriceps. Low Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guide 2024-11-12 2024-11-12 GluteBridge Glute Bridge Exercise An exercise to activate and strengthen the gluteal muscles and improve hip stability. ICF-b7700 Low Lie on your back, knees bent, and lift your hips towards the ceiling. 1 minute 12 3 30 seconds None Avoid overextending the lower back. Avoid lifting the shoulders off the floor. Increase repetitions or hold at the top as tolerated. 1 Moderate Patient reports better control and strength in glutes and hips. Low Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guide 2024-11-12 2024-11-12 AnklePump Ankle Pump Exercise An exercise to encourage blood flow in the lower limbs, helping prevent DVT post-surgery. ICF-b7700 Low While lying or sitting, point and flex feet slowly, repeating the movement. 1 minute 15 3 30 seconds None Avoid if experiencing sharp pain or recent clotting issues. Avoid sudden jerky movements. Increase repetitions gradually as tolerated. 0 Low to moderate Patient feels improved circulation in legs. Low Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guide 2024-11-12 2024-11-12