Here is an easy maneuver that anyone owning a rocking chair can do. Start using your rocking chair as an exercise tool.
Sit upright in the chair. Make certain your feet can touch the floor. Gently slide your butt and body toward the front of the chair. Do this until your thighs and lower legs form a 90-degree angle. Plant your feet firmly on the floor.
Start to gently rock back and forth. Only rock forward until you feel a mild stretch along the frontside of your knee. You may want to hold the stretch. It is up to you. Stop as soon as you feel pain.
Do this for about 5-10 minutes.
If you are like me, your knee will be swollen afterwards. My tkr joint was commonly warm after doing this mild stretching maneuver, also. Applying some ice for 5-10 minutes does the trick.
Hope this helps others going through the same thing.
As always, check with your medical care provider prior to starting any new exercise regime.
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