The prehab program from MOTI Physiotherapy, Inc (“MOTI”) is only designed to be used in conjunction with a prescribed personalized plan of care designed by your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)/Occupational Therapy Doctor (OTD) and/or your Medical Doctor (MD). If you have an existing injury or existing pain or discomfort, consult with a physician or physical therapist in person to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment plan before participating in MOTI’s prehab program. This program is not designed to be used on its own without proper guidance from your DPT/OTD and/or MD. Exercise involves inherent risk of injury, and you are participating in MOTI’s prehab program at your own risk. In consideration for participating in MOTI’s prehab program, you acknowledge the foregoing, and knowingly, voluntarily and expressly agree to waive any claim for damages or injury against MOTI, and release MOTI and its agents from any liability for injuries or damages sustained as a result of the use or misuse of the program. Do not participate in MOTI’s prehab program unless you understand and agree to the foregoing completely.
Knee Prehab Workouts (before your surgery)
You will perform a prehab workout 3x per week leading up to your surgery. You have the choice of Workout A or Workout B below. Each workout is about 20 minutes long and focuses on strengthening functional movement patterns, so that your muscles are better prepared to return to movement after surgery. You may alternate between Workout A and Workout B in your 3x/week training regimen.
Workout A This is a more beginner level strengthening workout, focusing on the gluteals, hamstrings and lower leg. Start here if your pain level is 2-3 out of 10, or if you feel unstable with your balance. If you experience any pain or soreness, modify each exercise to the regression option. For this workout, you will need a chair and a resistance band loop. We recommend the yellow (light resistance), green (medium resistance), or blue (heavy resistance) Mini Band made by Perform Better.
Workout B This is a progression in strengthening that continues to focus on the same muscle groups in Workout A. You can start with or build up to Workout B if you have minimal to no pain and feel confident with balance and control with your involved knee. If you experience any pain or soreness, modify each exercise to the regression option. For this workout, you will need a resistance band loop. We recommend the yellow (light resistance), green (medium resistance), or blue (heavy resistance) Mini Band made by Perform Better.