Don’t forget your calves. Although not often thought of when preparing for knee surgery, the calf muscles should not be forgotten as they are important for a proper gait / normal walking pattern. Healthy calves are crucial in aiding your circulation to prevent DVT’s (Deep Vein Thrombosis, Blood Clots).
For more on The treat of Deep Vein Thrombosis read this article: Threats to a Proper Knee Replacement Recovery: Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Purpose and Function
Muscles worked: Gastrocnemius, and soleus.
Stronger calf muscles allows you to walk normally and on uneven surfaces like grass, gravel, and sand.
How to Run the Program
- Press “Dynamic Strength Program” button.
- Place toes/ball of foot on plate below bottom roller, your leg is beneath the roller, with your knee as straight as able. Place other foot on stool.
- Press “Start Calf Strengthening”.
- Point your toes, pushing against the footplate away, pause, then release.
- Press “Push to start timing”..
- Push and release repeatedly during the 30 sec.
- Record the “Best Score” shown.
Other Tutorial Videos for X10 Patients
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