Rapid Recovery Book

Labette Health Rapid Recovery Exercise Program

ANKLE PUMPS Bend ankles up and down, alternating feet.

SHORT ARC QUADS Place a large can or rolled towel under leg. Straighten knee and leg. Hold ___ seconds.

REPEAT: ___ Times

REPEAT: ___ Times

___ Times a Day

___ Times a Day

STRAIGHT LEG RAISE Bend one leg. Raise other leg 6 - 8 inches with knee locked. Exhale and tighten thigh muscles while raising leg. Repeat using other leg.

QUAD SET Slowly tighten muscles on thigh of straight leg while counting to 10 out loud.

REPEAT: ___ Times DO:

REPEAT: ___ Times DO:

___ Times Per Day

___ Times a Day

LONG ARC QUADS Straighten operated leg and try to hold it ___ seconds. Use ___ pounds on ankle.

GLUTEAL SQUEEZES

REPEAT: ___ Times

___ Times a Day

REPEAT: ___ Times