Home Exercise Plan

Nov 09, 2026

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This CHKD Sports Medicine video guides patients through simple exercises to do at home after knee surgery. These movements can help restore muscle control and improve knee movement as you prepare to begin physical therapy.

Teen boy weight training on leg machine at CHKD's sports medicine gym in Virginia Beach.

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CHKD's Sports Medicine program combines the expertise of CHKD's orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, sports medicine physical therapists, exercise specialists, and certified athletic trainers. Our goal is to enable a lifetime of participation in sports through effective treatment of injuries, injury prevention, sport-specific training and rehabilitation, and strengthening the crucial mind-body connection.

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