Terminal Extension after Total Knee Replacement

Therapy after total knee surgery is so important to obtain a good result. Patients need to work on range of motion, strength and endurance.

One of the common things I see are patients that don't have strength to get the leg completely straight even though the knee will straighten - this is called an extensor lag.

If the knee will not straighten at all it could be due to tight hamstrings, stiffness or scar tissue.

In this video I will show you what I mean by an extensor lag and a very good and simple exercise you can do at home to improve your strengthen so you can actively straighten the leg.

This is even good for people with knee arthritis, especially if your arthritis is bad behind the knee cap.

0:00 Introduction
0:01 DR. ADAM ROSEN
0:32 Terminal Extension
2:07 Quad inhibition
3:35 Rolled up towel
3:59 rolled towel under knee
4:25 engage the leg
4:36 push your knee down
5:04 controlled release
6:57 Your Knee Your Health

My new book - The Knee Book - A Guide to the Aging Knee is available as a paperback and an ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and on Google Play.
Check your countries Amazon page in Canada, Australia, UK and others.

In the US
Amazon (paperback and ebook)
https://www.amazon.com/Knee-Book-Guide-Aging/dp/B09NKWMYFN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GASG4R4RRCRF&keywords=the+knee+book&qid=1640216635&sprefix=the+knee+book%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-2

Barnes & Noble (paperback and nook)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-knee-book-a-guide-to-the-aging-knee-adam-rosen/1140795276?ean=2940161052846

Be sure to listen to my Podcast: Your Knee Your Health
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Disclaimer: The information found in this media presentation represents my own views and opinions. This has been produced for educational and informational purposes only. This does not qualify as medical advice. This in no way should take the place of professional medical advice. You should always talk with your physician, doctor, surgeon, therapist or other health care provider regarding your specific questions, complaints, diagnosis, and treatment. Do not delay seeking care based on what you find in these informational videos. Use this information at your own risk. No doctor-patient relationship is formed through watching these videos.
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Видео Terminal Extension after Total Knee Replacement канала Dr. Adam Rosen -Orthopedic & Arthritis Information