Why The Perfect Knee™?

Current research emphasizes the importance of interventions for improving knee extension and flexion range of motion after knee surgery. Early implementation of these interventions is crucial to prevent postoperative stiffness. These approaches include stretching, range of motion exercises, and prolonged low-load stretching (3).

 

Even a few degrees loss of extension or flexion can result in significant deficits. These deficits commonly manifest as restrictions in activities such as walking, squatting, or an inability to resume pre-injury levels of activity (1). In certain instances, this might necessitate additional surgical interventions (4).

 

To mitigate post operative stiffness, a home program initiated by your healthcare provider will be implemented. To successfully perform your prescribed home program, you will need specific tools to accomplish your exercises. Typically these tools are not readily available in patient's homes, often limiting their progress. 

 

Crafted from a foundation of necessity and informed by extensive clinical research, The Perfect Knee emerges as a solution aimed at equipping patients with the essential means to restore their range of motion following a knee injury or surgery. Through the utilization of our fully customized kits, we hold a firm belief that you can effectively reclaim your knee's range of motion, ultimately attaining a fully functional and rehabilitated knee.

 

 

Legal Disclaimer: Before using this product please consult your healthcare provider to verify you are appropriate to use. No liability or warranties outside of manufacturers parameters.

 

References:

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  • (2)Oka T, Wada O, Asai T, Maruno H, Mizuno K. Importance of knee flexion range of motion during the acute phase after total knee arthroplasty. Phys Ther Res. 2020 Aug 5;23(2):143-148. doi: 10.1298/ptr.E9996. PMID: 33489651; PMCID: PMC7814201.
  • (3)Kittelson AJ, Elings J, Colborn K, Hoogeboom TJ, Christensen JC, van Meeteren NLU, van Buuren S, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Reference chart for knee flexion following total knee arthroplasty: a novel tool for monitoring postoperative recovery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2020 Jul 22;21(1):482. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03493-x. PMID: 32698900; PMCID: PMC7376933.
  • (4)Kennedy DM, Stratford PW, Riddle DL, Hanna SE, Gollish JD. Assessing recovery and establishing prognosis following total knee arthroplasty. Phys Ther. 2008 Jan;88(1):22-32. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20070051. Epub 2007 Nov 6. PMID: 17986495.
  • (5)Jasvinder A. Singh, Shaohua Yu, Lang Chen and John D. Cleveland. The Journal of Rheumatology September 2019, 46 (9) 1134-1140; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.170990
  • (6)Ektas N, Scholes C, Kulaga S, Kirwan G, Lee B, Bell C. Recovery of knee extension and incidence of extension deficits following anterior cruciate ligament injury and treatment: a systematic review protocol. J Orthop Surg Res. 2019 Mar 28;14(1):88. doi: 10.1186/s13018-019-1127-8. PMID: 30922410; PMCID: PMC6437951.