If you are scheduled to get your knee replaced, doing “prehabilitation” exercises prior to your surgery can improve your function and recovery time after the surgery. These exercises are designed to strengthen and stretch your muscles as well as your knee joint to prepare it for the rehab process after surgery. Do these exercises only [...]
These exercises should be performed alongside the Knee Post-Operation Early Stage exercises. They are designed to get full range of motion back to your knee following surgery. Full knee range of motion is very important for a properly functioning knee joint. After you have been discharged from the hospital and have been assessed by our [...]
Congratulations! You are doing well with your rehab and your chiropractor has felt you are ready for the next step. These exercises are more challenging for your knee joint and are designed to help get you back to your regular activities. Only start these exercises if your chiropractor has prescribed them to you at our [...]
Immediately following your surgery, your physiotherapist will likely have gotten you moving in the hospital to start the rehab process. After you have been discharged, you will want to begin activating certain muscles and strengthening your knee to have the smoothest recovery process. These exercises are meant to get your muscles working properly and safely. [...]
The IT band is a layer of connective tissue that runs from your hip to just below your knee. Believe or not, tight hips can affect the movement as well as function of your knee. Two muscles attach to the IT band at the top, the gluteus maximus and the tensor fascia latae. Stretching the [...]
Congratulations! Your chiropractor feels that you are ready for the next step in your recovery process. Your knee mobility is improving and your function is getting better. Keep it up! These next set of exercises are more challenging but are necessary for you to get your knee back to good health. Please perform these only [...]
This is a great lower back stretch that targets a specific muscle, the quadratus lumborum (QL), between your lower ribs and your hip area. Do this stretch if your chiropractor has recommended it to you. If you have questions, please call (519)-442-7100.
Perform these stretches to open up the front of your hips. These are especially helpful if you sit all day. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact your chiropractor at (519)-442-7100.
These exercises help to stretch the inside of your thighs. They work well for hip, lower back, and knee problems. Always consult with your chiropractor before beginning any exercise or stretching routine. Contact us at (519)-442-7100.
Your glutes are commonly involved in low back pain. These stretches will help to loosen the glute muscles as well as a tiny little muscle called your piriformis. The piriformis is a tiny pear-shaped muscle that the sciatic nerve must pass to get from the glute into the leg. Tightness in this muscle can create [...]