(1) Knee Flexion Exercise for More Bend

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Издатель Jul 4, 2026

Are you struggling to bend your knee after total knee replacement surgery? In this video, physical therapist Anthony Maritato shares a simple kitchen sink exercise to help improve knee flexion after knee replacement, especially if you are not yet reaching 90 degrees of knee bend.

This exercise is designed for patients recovering at home who need a gentle way to work on knee flexion without needing help from a family member, friend, or physical therapist. Using a sturdy chair and the kitchen sink, you can safely position your foot against the cabinet kickboard and slowly slide your hips forward to encourage more knee bend.

You will learn:

✅ How to improve knee flexion after total knee replacement
✅ A simple home exercise for bending the knee after surgery
✅ How to safely work toward 90 degrees of knee flexion
✅ Why mild discomfort is normal during knee bending exercises
✅ How to use a 0–10 pressure scale during knee replacement rehab
✅ How the kitchen sink can help you control the stretch safely

This exercise may be helpful if you are 3 to 4 weeks after total knee replacement and still having trouble reaching 90 degrees of knee flexion. The goal is not to force the knee or cause sharp pain. Instead, the goal is to use gentle, sustained pressure at a tolerable intensity, around a 3 or 4 out of 10.

Regaining knee flexion after knee replacement takes patience and consistency. Small improvements over time can make it easier to sit, stand, climb stairs, get in and out of a car, and return to normal daily activities.

Always follow your surgeon’s precautions and your physical therapist’s recommendations.