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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Initial exam
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The therapist begins her initial assessment of a patient who had a total knee replacement (TKR) one week ago. As she examines the surgical incision and swelling, she explains what she sees.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Lymphatic Drainage, 1
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Swelling is a common problem following a total knee replacement (TKR). The therapist performs lymphatic mobilization techniques and describes how lymphatic drainage works as she teaches the patient self-lymphatic mobilization.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Lymphatic Drainage, 2
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Swelling is a common problem following a total knee replacement (TKR). In this video (the second of two) the therapist performs lymphatic mobilization techniques. In addition, describes important precautions re: lymphatic mobilization.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Measuring Joint Range of Motion
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The therapist demonstrates proper techniques in measuring joint range of motion (ROM) of knee extension and flexion with a patient seven days post total knee replacement (TKR).
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Training in Ambulation
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Determining the proper assistive device is essential during ambulation training. In this video, the therapist analyzes the gait of a patient seven days post total knee replacement (TKR) and provides strategies to encourage more normal ambulation.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Strengthening with a Balance Disc
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During her treatment session, the therapist chooses the balance disc to help train proprioceptors in the hip and the ankle of a patient seven days post total knee replacement (TKR).
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Wall Exercises
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Utilizing a therapy ball during her treatment session, the therapist teaches a patient how to bear weight and strengthen the lower extremity one week after a total knee replacement.
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Total Knee Replacement, 14 days post: Scar Mobilization, Part 1
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As a wound care specialist, this therapist demonstrates specific techniques in scar mobilization with a patient who has just had her staples removed following a total knee replacement (TKR).
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Total Knee Replacement, 14 days post: Scar Mobilization, Part 2
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As a specialist in wound care, the therapist instructs her patient in self mobilization of a scar from a total knee replacement (TKR) using silicone material.
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Total Knee Replacement, 14 days post: Knee Mobilization
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Using manual therapy techniques, the therapist improves knee extension in a patient 14 days post total knee replacement (TKR).
