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Aerobic/ Endurance exercises

Exercise while sitting

Knee straightening
Raise your foot to fully

straighten your knee out in front
of you. Hold for a count of five.

Lower your foot to the floor.
Repeat on other side.

Hip bending
Lift one knee up toward the
ceiling. As you lower this

knee, raise your other knee.
Alternate each leg as if you

were marching in place (while
sitting.)

Overhead reaching
Raise one arm straight over

your head, with your palm
facing away from you. Keep

your elbow straight. Slowly
lower your arm to your side.
Repeat with other arm.

Picture taken from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15406-total-knee-replacement-post-op-
exercises
https://www.northernpts.com/2019/05/8-exercises-to-reduce-a-limp-after-hip-replacement/
https://californiamobility.com/21-chair-exercises-for-seniors-visual-guide/