Total Knee Replacement

Surgical insertion of metal and plastic artificial joint in which the incision is made in the knee. Few muscles are cut; recovery is lengthy. BENEFICIAL POSES: (After three to six months) Seated Heel Slide (see video), Supta Padangusthasana I, Supta Padangusthasana II, Supta Padangusthasana III, Jathara Parivartanasana. EXPLANATION: Undemanding knee flexion and extension(Seated Heel Slide) is a critical first step to regaining range of motion at the knee. Yoga can increase range of motion at the hip (Supta Padangusthasana I,II and III) without challenging the knee. REFERENCE: Han AS1, Nairn L, Harmer AR, Crosbie J, March L, Parker D, Crawford R, Fransen MEarly rehabilitation after total knee replacement surgery: a multicenter, noninferiority, randomized clinical trial comparing a home exercise program with usual outpatient care.Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Feb;67(2):196-202. doi: 10.1002/acr.22457.