How to do it
Lie on your back, one knee bent, the operated leg straight. Tighten your thigh and lift the straight leg a short way, keeping the knee locked. Lower slowly.
If an exercise hurts more than you expect, stop and contact your clinician.
Straight-leg raise
Part of Knee replacement recovery
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