Overview You may feel uncomfortable at first, but these exercises will help speed your recovery and actually diminish your postoperative pain. Quadriceps Sets. Tighten your thigh muscle. ... Straight Leg Raises. ... Ankle Pumps. ... Knee Straightening Exercises. ... Bed-Supported Knee Bends. ... Sitting Supported Knee Bends. Early Postoperative Exercises The following exercises will definitely help increase circulation to your legs and feet, which is significant for preventing blood clots. They will also be going to assist you in strengthens your muscles and improves your knee movement. Start the exercises as soon as you are able to do. You can also begin them in the recovery room itself after surgery. You may feel uncomfortable initially, but these exercises will help you to speed up your recovery and truly diminish your postoperative pain. Quadriceps Sets Tighten your thigh muscle. Try to straighten your knee. Hold for 5 to...