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class=\"wpr-tab-title\">Description<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-2632\" class=\"wpr-tab elementor-repeater-item-16728c5\" data-tab=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-title\">Prepartion<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-2633\" class=\"wpr-tab elementor-repeater-item-f91ebeb\" data-tab=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-title\">Exercises<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tabs-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-content-2631\" class=\"wpr-tab-content elementor-repeater-item-77bd6c3\" data-tab=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-content-inner elementor-clearfix wpr-anim-size-large wpr-overlay-fade-in\"><p class=\"service-para\">After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. To ensure that the program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor's supervision. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals.<\/p><ul><li><b>Strength :\u00a0<\/b>Strengthening the muscles that support your knee will reduce stress on your knee joint. Strong muscles help your knee joint absorb shock.<\/li><li><b>Flexibility :\u00a0<\/b>Stretching the muscles that you strengthen is important for restoring range of motion and preventing injury. Gently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and keep your muscles long and flexible.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-content-2632\" class=\"wpr-tab-content elementor-repeater-item-16728c5\" data-tab=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-content-inner elementor-clearfix wpr-anim-size-large wpr-overlay-fade-in\"><ul><li><b>Target Muscles :\u00a0<\/b>The muscle groups targeted are - Quadriceps (front of the thigh), Hamstrings (back of the thigh), Abductors (outer thigh), Abductors (inner thigh), Gluteus medius and gluteus maximus (buttocks)<\/li><li><b>Warm up :\u00a0<\/b>Before doing the exercises, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of low impact activity, like walking or riding a stationary bicycle.<\/li><li><b>Stretch :\u00a0<\/b>After the warm-up, do the stretching exercises before moving on to the strengthening exercises.<\/li><li><b>Do not ignore pain :\u00a0<\/b>You should not feel pain during an exercise. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist if you have any pain while exercising.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-content-2633\" class=\"wpr-tab-content elementor-repeater-item-f91ebeb\" data-tab=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-content-inner elementor-clearfix wpr-anim-size-large wpr-overlay-fade-in\"><div class=\"knee-exercise-wrapper\"><p><!-- 1 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">1. Heel Cord Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complex<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward and slightly bent.<\/li><li>Keep your affected leg straight behind you with the heel flat on the floor.<\/li><li>Press your hips forward toward the wall while keeping both heels down.<\/li><li>Hold for 30 seconds, relax for 30 seconds, and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heel-cord-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Heel cord stretch exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 2 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">2. Standing Quadriceps Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2\u20133<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Hold onto a chair or wall for balance.<\/li><li>Bend your knee and bring your heel toward your buttock.<\/li><li>Grasp your ankle and gently pull the heel closer.<\/li><li>Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, then switch legs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/standing-quadriceps-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Standing quadriceps stretch\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 3 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">3. Supine Hamstring Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2\u20133<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on your back with both knees bent.<\/li><li>Lift one leg and clasp behind your thigh.<\/li><li>Straighten the leg and gently pull toward your head.<\/li><li>Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, relax, and repeat on the other side.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/supine-hamstring-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Supine hamstring stretch\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 4 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">4. Half Squats<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, gluteus, hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.<\/li><li>Lower hips as if sitting into a chair.<\/li><li>Keep chest lifted and weight on heels.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds, then return to standing.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/half-squats.jpg\" alt=\"Half squat exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 5 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">5. Hamstring Curls<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Hold a chair or wall for balance.<\/li><li>Bend your knee and lift the heel toward the ceiling.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Relax and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hamstring-curls.jpg\" alt=\"Hamstring curls exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 6 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">6. Calf Raises<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complex<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand holding a chair or wall.<\/li><li>Lift your unaffected foot off the floor.<\/li><li>Raise the heel of your affected foot.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/calf-raises.jpg\" alt=\"Calf raises exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 7 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">7. Leg Extensions<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Sit upright on a chair.<\/li><li>Straighten and lift your affected leg.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/leg-extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Leg extension exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 8 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">8. Straight-Leg Raises<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on the floor supported on your elbows.<\/li><li>Keep your affected leg straight.<\/li><li>Lift the leg 6\u201310 inches.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds and lower.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/straight-leg-raises.jpg\" alt=\"Straight leg raises exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 9 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">9. Hip Abduction<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gluteus medius, abductors<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 8\u201312<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 2\u20133 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on your side with injured leg on top.<\/li><li>Raise the top leg to 45\u00b0.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hip-abduction.jpg\" alt=\"Hip abduction exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 10 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">10. Leg Presses (Band)<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Place elastic band around the arch of your foot.<\/li><li>Bring knee toward chest.<\/li><li>Straighten leg against resistance.<\/li><li>Hold for 2 seconds and relax.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/leg-presses.jpg\" alt=\"Leg press exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 11 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">11. Static Quadriceps<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, knee joint<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Hold: 5\u201310 seconds<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: Daily<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie flat with your leg straight.<\/li><li>Place a cushion or towel under the knee.<\/li><li>Press knee downward to tighten thigh muscles.<\/li><li>Hold 5\u201310 seconds and relax.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/static.jpg\" alt=\"Static quadriceps exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d4b68 wpr-tabs-position-above wpr-tabs-icon-position-left wpr-tabs-triangle-yes wpr-tabs-triangle-type-outer elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-tabs\" data-id=\"48d4b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tab_transition_duration&quot;:0.1}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tabs\" data-options=\"{&quot;activeTab&quot;:1,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:1000}\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tabs-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-7631\" class=\"wpr-tab elementor-repeater-item-f91ebeb\" data-tab=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-title\">Exercises<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tabs-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wpr-tab-content-7631\" class=\"wpr-tab-content elementor-repeater-item-f91ebeb\" data-tab=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-tab-content-inner elementor-clearfix wpr-anim-size-large wpr-overlay-fade-in\"><div class=\"knee-exercise-wrapper\"><p><!-- 1 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">1. Heel Cord Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complex<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward and slightly bent.<\/li><li>Keep your affected leg straight behind you with the heel flat on the floor.<\/li><li>Press your hips forward toward the wall while keeping both heels down.<\/li><li>Hold for 30 seconds, relax for 30 seconds, and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/heel-cord-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Heel cord stretch exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 2 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">2. Standing Quadriceps Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2\u20133<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Hold onto a chair or wall for balance.<\/li><li>Bend your knee and bring your heel toward your buttock.<\/li><li>Grasp your ankle and gently pull the heel closer.<\/li><li>Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, then switch legs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/standing-quadriceps-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Standing quadriceps stretch\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 3 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">3. Supine Hamstring Stretch<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2\u20133<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on your back with both knees bent.<\/li><li>Lift one leg and clasp behind your thigh.<\/li><li>Straighten the leg and gently pull toward your head.<\/li><li>Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, relax, and repeat on the other side.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/supine-hamstring-stretch.jpg\" alt=\"Supine hamstring stretch\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 4 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">4. Half Squats<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, gluteus, hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.<\/li><li>Lower hips as if sitting into a chair.<\/li><li>Keep chest lifted and weight on heels.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds, then return to standing.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/half-squats.jpg\" alt=\"Half squat exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 5 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">5. Hamstring Curls<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Hold a chair or wall for balance.<\/li><li>Bend your knee and lift the heel toward the ceiling.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Relax and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hamstring-curls.jpg\" alt=\"Hamstring curls exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 6 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">6. Calf Raises<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complex<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 2 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Stand holding a chair or wall.<\/li><li>Lift your unaffected foot off the floor.<\/li><li>Raise the heel of your affected foot.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/calf-raises.jpg\" alt=\"Calf raises exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 7 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">7. Leg Extensions<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Sit upright on a chair.<\/li><li>Straighten and lift your affected leg.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/leg-extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Leg extension exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 8 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">8. Straight-Leg Raises<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on the floor supported on your elbows.<\/li><li>Keep your affected leg straight.<\/li><li>Lift the leg 6\u201310 inches.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds and lower.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/straight-leg-raises.jpg\" alt=\"Straight leg raises exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 9 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">9. Hip Abduction<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Gluteus medius, abductors<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 8\u201312<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 2\u20133 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie on your side with injured leg on top.<\/li><li>Raise the top leg to 45\u00b0.<\/li><li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li><li>Lower slowly and repeat.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hip-abduction.jpg\" alt=\"Hip abduction exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 10 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">10. Leg Presses (Band)<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, hamstrings<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Reps: 3 sets of 10<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Place elastic band around the arch of your foot.<\/li><li>Bring knee toward chest.<\/li><li>Straighten leg against resistance.<\/li><li>Hold for 2 seconds and relax.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/leg-presses.jpg\" alt=\"Leg press exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><p><!-- 11 --><\/p><div class=\"knee-exercise\"><div class=\"knee-ex-left\"><div class=\"knee-ex-title\">11. Static Quadriceps<\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-tags\"><span class=\"knee-tag\">Muscle: Quadriceps, knee joint<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Hold: 5\u201310 seconds<\/span><br \/><span class=\"knee-tag\">Frequency: Daily<\/span><\/div><ul class=\"knee-ex-steps\"><li>Lie flat with your leg straight.<\/li><li>Place a cushion or towel under the knee.<\/li><li>Press knee downward to tighten thigh muscles.<\/li><li>Hold 5\u201310 seconds and relax.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"knee-ex-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"knee-ex-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/static.jpg\" alt=\"Static quadriceps exercise\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knee Recovery Description Prepartion Exercises After an injury or surgery, an exercise conditioning program will help you return to daily activities and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle. To ensure that the program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor&#8217;s supervision. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about which exercises will best help you meet your rehabilitation goals. Strength :\u00a0Strengthening the muscles that support your knee will reduce stress on your knee joint. Strong muscles help your knee joint absorb shock. Flexibility :\u00a0Stretching the muscles that you strengthen is important for restoring range of motion and preventing injury. Gently stretching after strengthening exercises can help reduce muscle soreness and keep your muscles long and flexible. Target Muscles :\u00a0The muscle groups targeted are &#8211; Quadriceps (front of the thigh), Hamstrings (back of the thigh), Abductors (outer thigh), Abductors (inner thigh), Gluteus medius and gluteus maximus (buttocks) Warm up :\u00a0Before doing the exercises, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of low impact activity, like walking or riding a stationary bicycle. Stretch :\u00a0After the warm-up, do the stretching exercises before moving on to the strengthening exercises. Do not ignore pain :\u00a0You should not feel pain during an exercise. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist if you have any pain while exercising. 1. Heel Cord StretchMuscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complexReps: 2 sets of 10Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward and slightly bent. Keep your affected leg straight behind you with the heel flat on the floor. Press your hips forward toward the wall while keeping both heels down. Hold for 30 seconds, relax for 30 seconds, and repeat. 2. Standing Quadriceps StretchMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 2\u20133Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Hold onto a chair or wall for balance. Bend your knee and bring your heel toward your buttock. Grasp your ankle and gently pull the heel closer. Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, then switch legs. 3. Supine Hamstring StretchMuscle: HamstringsReps: 2\u20133Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Lie on your back with both knees bent. Lift one leg and clasp behind your thigh. Straighten the leg and gently pull toward your head. Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, relax, and repeat on the other side. 4. Half SquatsMuscle: Quadriceps, gluteus, hamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower hips as if sitting into a chair. Keep chest lifted and weight on heels. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to standing. 5. Hamstring CurlsMuscle: HamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Hold a chair or wall for balance. Bend your knee and lift the heel toward the ceiling. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax and repeat. 6. Calf RaisesMuscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complexReps: 2 sets of 10Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week Stand holding a chair or wall. Lift your unaffected foot off the floor. Raise the heel of your affected foot. Lower slowly and repeat. 7. Leg ExtensionsMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Sit upright on a chair. Straighten and lift your affected leg. Hold for 5 seconds. Lower slowly and repeat. 8. Straight-Leg RaisesMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Lie on the floor supported on your elbows. Keep your affected leg straight. Lift the leg 6\u201310 inches. Hold for 5 seconds and lower. 9. Hip AbductionMuscle: Gluteus medius, abductorsReps: 8\u201312Frequency: 2\u20133 days\/week Lie on your side with injured leg on top. Raise the top leg to 45\u00b0. Hold for 5 seconds. Lower slowly and repeat. 10. Leg Presses (Band)Muscle: Quadriceps, hamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Place elastic band around the arch of your foot. Bring knee toward chest. Straighten leg against resistance. Hold for 2 seconds and relax. 11. Static QuadricepsMuscle: Quadriceps, knee jointHold: 5\u201310 secondsFrequency: Daily Lie flat with your leg straight. Place a cushion or towel under the knee. Press knee downward to tighten thigh muscles. Hold 5\u201310 seconds and relax. Exercises 1. Heel Cord StretchMuscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complexReps: 2 sets of 10Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward and slightly bent. Keep your affected leg straight behind you with the heel flat on the floor. Press your hips forward toward the wall while keeping both heels down. Hold for 30 seconds, relax for 30 seconds, and repeat. 2. Standing Quadriceps StretchMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 2\u20133Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Hold onto a chair or wall for balance. Bend your knee and bring your heel toward your buttock. Grasp your ankle and gently pull the heel closer. Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, then switch legs. 3. Supine Hamstring StretchMuscle: HamstringsReps: 2\u20133Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Lie on your back with both knees bent. Lift one leg and clasp behind your thigh. Straighten the leg and gently pull toward your head. Hold for 30\u201360 seconds, relax, and repeat on the other side. 4. Half SquatsMuscle: Quadriceps, gluteus, hamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower hips as if sitting into a chair. Keep chest lifted and weight on heels. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to standing. 5. Hamstring CurlsMuscle: HamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Hold a chair or wall for balance. Bend your knee and lift the heel toward the ceiling. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax and repeat. 6. Calf RaisesMuscle: Gastrocnemius\u2013soleus complexReps: 2 sets of 10Frequency: 6\u20137 days\/week Stand holding a chair or wall. Lift your unaffected foot off the floor. Raise the heel of your affected foot. Lower slowly and repeat. 7. Leg ExtensionsMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Sit upright on a chair. Straighten and lift your affected leg. Hold for 5 seconds. Lower slowly and repeat. 8. Straight-Leg RaisesMuscle: QuadricepsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135 days\/week Lie on the floor supported on your elbows. Keep your affected leg straight. Lift the leg 6\u201310 inches. Hold for 5 seconds and lower. 9. Hip AbductionMuscle: Gluteus medius, abductorsReps: 8\u201312Frequency: 2\u20133 days\/week Lie on your side with injured leg on top. Raise the top leg to 45\u00b0. Hold for 5 seconds. Lower slowly and repeat. 10. Leg Presses (Band)Muscle: Quadriceps, hamstringsReps: 3 sets of 10Frequency: 4\u20135<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4820","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4820"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5667,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4820\/revisions\/5667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}