Knee Rehabilitation Goals
Rehab Goals for Patients with Total KNEE Replacement
*** These goals reflect the typical progression for a patient after a total hip replacement. Your personal goals may vary.***
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Day after surgery |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
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Exercises |
Learn therapeutic exercises. |
Perform exercises w/ supervision. |
Independent w/ exercises. |
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CPM machine Ice machine |
Use CPM or ice machine as ordered. |
Learn set-up/controls. Continue use as ordered |
CPM or ice machine ordered for home use. Continue use. |
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Sit at edge of bed |
With assist. |
Independently. |
Independently. |
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Stand |
With walker; with assist. |
With walker or crutches supervised. |
Independently with walker or crutches. |
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Transfer to/from chair |
With assist. |
With supervision. |
Independently. |
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Transfer to/from commode/toilet |
With assist. |
With assist, supervision or independently. |
Independently. |
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Walk |
May begin walking w/ assist. |
In hallway with walker or crutches and assist or supervision. |
Independently. |
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Stairs |
Stairs with crutches or handrails with assist, supervision or independently. |
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Assistive device for walking |
Assess for type of device needed. |
Receive device for home use. |
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Lower Body Dressing |
Introduction to and practice use of dressing equipment if needed. |
Continued practice with dressing equipment if needed. |
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Grooming & Hygiene |
Standing or sitting at sink w/ assist, supervision or independently. |
Independent grooming and hygiene. |
