In this video, Tony Maritato, a licensed physical therapist, shares a unique method to improve knee mobility using a shoulder pulley system. Designed for anyone recovering from total knee replacement surgery, Tony demonstrates how to modify a RangeMaster shoulder pulley to assist with both knee extension and flexion. This gentle yet effective approach helps avoid the natural resistance your body may experience when pushing the knee down manually, offering a safer, more comfortable way to enhance knee flexibility.
Value You'll Get:
Step-by-step guide on using shoulder pulleys to support your knee recovery.
Techniques that help reduce pain and improve overall knee mobility.
Tips to avoid injury and maximize your physical therapy results.
🎯 Main Action Item:
Give this pulley setup a try to support your knee recovery and improve your extension and flexion with minimal discomfort. Make sure to listen to your body and avoid pushing past the point of pain.
📚 Chapters & Timestamps:
Introduction – 0:00
Tony introduces the shoulder pulley system and its benefits for knee recovery.
Why Use Pulleys for Knee Recovery – 0:41
Explaining how gentle pulling at the ankle can improve knee extension without causing tension.
Setting Up the Shoulder Pulley – 1:16
Demonstrating the proper setup and adjustments for optimal performance.
Improving Knee Extension – 2:09
Practical use of the pulley to increase knee extension through a gentle stretching process.
Knee Flexion Exercises – 4:07
Modifying the pulley to work on knee flexion and how to perform seated heel slides.
Final Tips for Knee Mobility – 5:30
Tony's insights on ensuring safe, effective exercises with the pulley system.
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About the Author:
Hi, my name is Anthony (Tony) Maritato, PT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Total Therapy Solutions. I have specialized in helping clients recover from total knee replacement surgery since 2002 and have created this video to help YOU.
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