Best Sitting Position After Knee Replacement

In this video, Tony Maritato, a licensed physical therapist, offers expert advice on the best sitting positions following a total knee replacement. We cover different recovery phases, emphasizing comfort and proper support to aid in your healing process. Whether you're in the first 48 hours post-surgery or advancing through your recovery weeks, find out how to sit comfortably and effectively to promote healing and avoid complications. If you have questions or need more personalized guidance, don't hesitate to reach out.
Timestamps & Chapter Titles:
0:00 - Introduction
0:02 - Overview: Best Sitting Positions After Knee Replacement
0:10 - Phase One Recovery (First 48 Hours)
0:44 - Advice for Immediate Post-Surgery Period
1:02 - Phase Two (Day 3 to Day 14)
1:10 - Handling Increased Activity and Soreness
1:24 - Range of Motion and Sitting Time Limits
2:01 - Ideal Leg Elevation and Support
2:43 - Managing Knee Flexion and Leg Extension
3:02 - Balancing Recovery and Active Range of Motion Work
3:30 - Positioning Tips for the First Two Weeks
3:47 - Weeks 3 to 6: Advancing Your Sitting Positions
4:01 - Recommendations for Prolonged Sitting and Activity
4:33 - Conclusion and Invitation for Questions
About the Speaker:
Hi, my name is Anthony (Tony) Maritato, PT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Total Therapy Solutions. I have specialized in helping clients recover from total knee replacement surgery since 2002 and have created this video to help YOU.
Total Therapy Solutions
5900 Long Meadow Dr
Middletown, OH 45005

[@gracekelly2810]

Tony, I am looking at my third knee replacement on my right knee. I am a very active 59 years old woman. The 1st was destroyed by neglligence of doctor and especially rehab facility in 2006. Was able to get the 2nd done by a incrdible ortho dr Kirby Hitt at Scott & White hospital in Texas (I live in Florida) that was in 2009 and my knee has been great until a series of falls due to heart issues. I am scared to have the revision again, but has altered my life so much I am not enjoying it. Do you have any suggestions?

[@celestesulliman3140]

Tony, your videos continue to be extremely helpful, as is your Facebook page. I am in Canada and was discharged from physical therapy in week 4 as I achieved 138 degrees flexion and 0 degrees extension. While these are great numbers and I am happy to have achieved them, my knee is very stiff and my walking gait is certainly off. I am walking around as much as possible - on average 2-4 kms a day and riding the recumbent bike about 5 kms a day now. Recovery is very tiring. I continue to do PT at home (stretches and strengthening ). The tightness is so uncomfortable. is it okay to use mild heat to relax my knee? While icing helps after a walk, I find a warm magic bag to be so soothing - thoughts?

[@user-fx5uw9qz8b]

Tony I have a question I'm 2mths ND 1 week is it good to put a pillow under you're knee with an ice pack or I'm doing it wrong 😊

[@ChoosePT1st]

Yep! That sounds perfect. When you are icing you can keep it in a comfortable position.