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