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Sleeping and resting well

Weeks 2 to 4

Poor sleep is one of the most common complaints after a knee replacement - and it usually improves as the knee settles.

Positions that work for most people: on your back, or on your side with a pillow between the knees. Avoid keeping a pillow under the knee for long periods - it is comfortable, but it keeps the knee bent, and regaining full straightening matters for how you will walk.

During the day, balance activity and rest: short walks and exercise sessions spread across the day beat one exhausting effort followed by hours on the sofa.

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