Exercise Guides
Home exercise guides from Dr. Steven Ward’s practice, plus trusted AAOS OrthoInfo and AAHKS programs. Links open in a new tab. Use these alongside the plan from clinic or physical therapy.
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Joint replacement programs
Total Knee Exercises
Home program after total knee replacement.
Open guide PageTotal Hip Exercises
Home program after total hip replacement.
Open guide PageShoulder Exercise Guide
Shoulder mobility and strength for recovery.
Open guideBefore hip or knee replacement
Conditioning & rehab PDFs
Handouts from Dr. Ward’s practice, plus external handouts from AAOS OrthoInfo (we link out — those files are not hosted on this site).
Knee
Knee Conditioning
AAOS OrthoInfo knee conditioning program.
Open PDF Dr. WardPes Anserine Exercises
Exercises for pes anserine bursitis / tendinitis.
Open PDF Dr. WardPatellar Tendinitis Exercises
Exercises for patellar tendon irritation.
Open PDFHip
Hip Conditioning
AAOS OrthoInfo hip conditioning program.
Open PDF Dr. WardPsoas Tendinitis Exercises
Exercises for iliopsoas / psoas tendon irritation.
Open PDF Dr. WardGreater Trochanter Bursitis Exercises
Exercises for greater trochanteric pain / bursitis.
Open PDF Dr. WardIT Band Exercises
Iliotibial band stretching and strengthening.
Open PDFShoulder
Spine
Spine Conditioning
AAOS OrthoInfo spine conditioning program.
Open PDF Dr. WardLow Back Pain Exercises
Home exercises for low back pain.
Open PDFFoot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Elbow
Tennis / Golfer’s Elbow
AAOS OrthoInfo program for epicondylitis.
Open PDF AAOS OrthoInfoRadial Tunnel Exercises
AAOS OrthoInfo program for radial tunnel syndrome.
Open PDFThese guides support recovery — they do not replace your surgeon’s or therapist’s instructions. Stop any exercise that causes sharp pain and call the clinic if you are unsure.
AAHKS / HipKneeInfo
Exercise guides from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (HipKneeInfo.org). Links open externally — not hosted on this site.
Hubs
Hip Exercises Index
HipKneeInfo.org hip exercise library.
Open hub AAHKSKnee Exercises Index
HipKneeInfo.org knee exercise library.
Open hub AAHKSAAHKS HipKnee Patient Library
Official AAHKS patient education library.
Open library YouTubeAAHKS YouTube Channel
Patient education videos from AAHKS.
Watch on YouTubeJoint replacement PDFs
Exercises Before Hip / Knee Surgery
Pre-op home therapy program before joint replacement.
Open PDF AAHKSGait Training After Joint Replacement
Walking / gait training after hip or knee replacement.
Open PDF AAHKSHip Replacement Home Therapy Guide
Printable home therapy guide after hip replacement.
Open PDF AAHKSHip Exercise Schedule Worksheet
Schedule worksheet for hip exercises.
Open PDF AAHKSKnee Replacement Home Therapy Guide
Printable home therapy guide after knee replacement.
Open PDF AAHKSKnee Exercise Schedule Worksheet
Schedule worksheet for knee exercises.
Open PDFCondition-specific PDFs
Low Back Pain Exercises
Home exercises for low back pain.
Open PDF AAHKSTrochanteric Bursitis / GTPS
Exercises for greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Open PDF AAHKSIliopsoas Bursitis
Exercises for iliopsoas bursitis.
Open PDF AAHKSPatellar Tendonitis
Exercises for patellar tendonitis.
Open PDF AAHKSPes Anserine Bursitis
Exercises for pes anserine bursitis.
Open PDF AAHKSIT Band Syndrome
Exercises for iliotibial band syndrome.
Open PDFWatch exercises
Trusted video playlists and demos. Links open in a new tab — videos are not hosted on this site.
Knee & Hip OA Exercises
NHS (CCS) playlist for knee and hip osteoarthritis exercises.
Watch on YouTube APTA ChoosePTUpper Body Strengthening
Exercises using household items — ChoosePT.
Watch video APTA ChoosePTExercises for Older Adults
ChoosePT videos to help older adults walk without assistance.
Watch video AAOS OrthoInfoShoulder Conditioning Hub
OrthoInfo rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program page.
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