Exercise Physical activity is good for everyone. Daily exercise helps you control your weight by burning calories. It improves your overall health, and makes you feel both physically and emotionally better.
Physical activity can also reduce daily tension and stress.
You can begin doing the following exercises at home before surgery to stretch and strengthen your muscles. We recommend that you begin with ten repetitions for each leg, four to five times a day if it does not aggravate your pain. Ankle Pumps Lie on your back or sit in a chair. Slowly move your foot up and down and around in circles. Quadriceps Set Lie on your back with your legs straight.