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A member asked:
What exercises could i do with total knee replacement?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Low impact exercises: Keep to low impact exercises like stationary bike, elliptical and swimming are good exercises. Focus on strengthening the quadriceps and avoid deep knee bends, lunges, and squatting.
Answered 10/11/2016
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Dont run jump: You can play doubles tennis golf swim ask surgeon revisions never are as good as the first one play defense take care of this one you can loosen be careful ask surgeon for limits.
Answered 4/18/2014
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Low impact: I let my patients do everything except sports that involve running.
Answered 9/13/2013
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