Recovery Essentials

Recovery Tools Designed for Knee Replacement

PT-designed tools that target the three goals every TKA patient works toward: bending, straightening, and quad strength.

The Three Goals of Early Recovery

Regain Flexion (Bending)

Bending past 90° is the first major milestone after knee replacement. Controlled heel slides on a low-friction surface let you push range safely every day.

→ Heel Slide Board

Restore Extension (Straightening)

Getting to 0° extension eliminates the limp and protects your gait long-term. Sustained low-load stretching with a prop under the heel is the gold standard.

→ KneEXT Foam Roll

Activate Your Quad (Strengthening)

Quad activation is the engine of knee recovery. Short arc quads over a foam roll isolate the VMO and rebuild the strength you need for stairs and walking.

→ KneEXT Foam Roll

Shop Recovery Tools

Heel Slide Board

Low-friction board for smooth, controlled heel slides — helps you gain flexion range of motion with less effort.

Best for: gaining flexion range of motion

KneEXT Foam Roll with Heel Cup

Foam roll with a built-in heel cup for comfortable long-duration knee extension stretching and short arc quad exercises.

Best for: restoring full extension + quad strengthening

TKA Recovery Kit

Complete kit with both the Heel Slide Board and KneEXT Foam Roll — everything you need for early TKA recovery.

Best for: complete recovery (covers all three goals)

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