How to Kneel With an Artificial Joint

For individuals who have undergone a joint replacement -- especially a total knee replacement -- kneeling on an artificial joint can be uncomfortable and even painful. However, an artificial joint does not have to prevent you from performing daily tasks, as well as participating in activities you enjoy. If you exercise caution, you can kneel with an artificial joint.

Things You'll Need

• Pillows
• Knee pads

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Instructions

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  Talk to your doctor. Ask your doctor about any limitations you may have following joint replacement surgery. Since a knee cap is often thinner following a total knee replacement, kneeling may cause some discomfort. According to John Hopkins Medicine, 90 to 95 percent of patients have good to excellent results following surgery and are able to participate in most activities.

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  Wait until you have healed to kneel. Avoid kneeling within the first few months of surgery. Attend physical therapy to help strengthen and improve the range of motion in your knee.

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  Practice kneeling. Before kneeling for extended periods of time, practice the kneeling position.

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  Use knee pads or pillows while kneeling. These can provide extra support for your knees, if you will be kneeling for an extended period of time.