The sit to stand is a home exercise we teach for knee pain, both while a knee is being prepared for PRP and while it recovers afterward. Sit near the front edge of a sturdy chair. Feet flat, about as wide as your hips. Rise to standing, using your hands on the chair only if you need them. Lower back down under control. Smooth and steady. Repeat 10 times.
Your physician marks which exercises are yours on your home sheet. If this one is marked, do it twice a day unless your sheet says something else.
How do you do the sit to stand?
- Get set: Sit near the front edge of a sturdy chair. Feet flat, about as wide as your hips.
- Move: Rise to standing, using your hands on the chair only if you need them. Lower back down under control.
- Dose: Smooth and steady. Repeat 10 times.
Why does the sit to stand matter before and after PRP?
Rising from a seat, the toilet or the car is something you do dozens of times daily. Repeating that exact move trains leg strength and balance together.
This is how we check that the knee and hip can take everyday load again. Your physician moves you to it when the joint is ready, often in the weeks after an injection.
Which mistakes should you watch for?
- Knees caving in toward each other as you rise.
- Plopping down. Control the way back to the chair.
- Leaning so far forward that your weight goes past your toes.
When should you stop and call us?
Mild stretching, a little discomfort or some soreness the next morning is expected. Stop the exercise and call (314) 886-5092 if you notice:
- Pain that is sharp or stabbing
- Pain at least 2 points above your usual number that is still there an hour later
- Numbness, tingling or weakness that is new
- Dizziness or a change in your vision
- New swelling, heat or redness at an injection site
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing or fainting.
Keep a log
Mark the log whenever you finish a session, and write down one pain score per day. Bring the log to each visit. Your technician counts how many days you did them and has you show one move so we can check your form.
What to remember
- Knees stay in line with your feet.
- Stand up smoothly; sit down slowly.
- Use your hands only if you need them.
Show us you have it: Do three sit-to-stands for us at your visit while we watch your knees. Anything still unclear? Ask, and we will go over it with you again.
Other knee exercises
Keep reading: PRP for hip arthritis, PRP for knee arthritis.
This exercise belongs to our physiotherapy program for PRP and joint care, in which a physician orders and oversees every part of your care.
Not sure this exercise is right for you?
Your physician decides which exercises fit your knee and when to start them around an injection. Book an evaluation or get the free guide.
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