Joe Armeli, DPT
Designed by Joe Armeli, DPT 10+ yrs outpatient orthopedic PT

Total Knee Replacement Recovery Kit | PT‑Approved Home Exercise Bundle

  • Total knee replacement kit for recovery after a total knee replacement
  • Collage of people using the total knee recovery kit.
  • EquipCore Heel Slide Board, included in the knee replacement recovery kit
  • Heel slide board features: a non-slip back, a low-friction glide for heel slides, and rounded corners for safety
  • KneEXT foam roller with heel cut-out — PT-approved tool for total knee replacement recovery
  • Shows the benefits of the KneeEXT including the heel cut out to help with knee extension range of motion, the extra-firm EVA, 12" portable size, and its dual purpose design.
  • 10-loop non-elastic stretch strap for assisted heel slides and hamstring stretches after knee replacement
  • Diagram of the 10-loop stretch strap with close-up details labeled 'Durable and Skin Friendly', 'Easy to Clean', and 'Reinforced Stitching'.
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Total Knee Replacement Recovery Kit | PT‑Approved Home Exercise Bundle

Total Knee Replacement Recovery Kit | PT‑Approved Home Exercise Bundle

Knee replacement

PT-Approved Recovery Equipment

Straighten, bend, and wake up the quad: three tools in one kit

All-in-one kit: No extra gear required
Chosen by a physical therapist for knee replacement recovery
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How to Use

  1. Heel slides (board + strap): Sit or lie down with your heel on the board and slide it toward you until you feel a strong stretch. Loop the stretch strap around your foot for a gentle assist at the top. Hold 3–5 seconds. 3 sets of 10, 2–4 times a day.
  2. KneEXT for extension: Rest your heel in the cradle and let gravity straighten your knee. Start with 3–5 minutes and build toward 10–15 minutes as tolerated.
  3. KneEXT for short arc quads: Flip the roller over, place it behind your knee, and tighten your quad to straighten your leg.

Pain guide: in the first 2 weeks some discomfort is expected, but sharp pain means stop. After week 2, a strong stretch up to 4–5 points above your usual pain level is okay if it settles before your next session. Your physical therapist's plan always comes first.

Specs & Safety

  • Heel Slide Board: 28″ × 15″ × 3/16″, low-friction MDF, 2.5 lb
  • Stretch Strap: 75″ non-elastic, 10 reinforced loops
  • KneEXT Foam Roller: 5″ diameter × 12″ length, extra-firm EVA foam, heel cut-out
  • Latex-free, non-toxic materials
  • For seated or lying-down exercises only; not weight-bearing devices
  • Use the board in bed or on the couch until your physical therapist clears you for floor exercises.
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3-in-1 kit
Heel slide board + stretch strap + KneEXT
$11.98 savings
vs buying the 3 tools separately
3 goals covered
Get it straight + bending + Fire the quad

Exercises This Tool Powers

Prolonged Extension Stretch

Place your heel in the KneEXT's cut-out with your leg straight. Relax your thigh and let gravity gently straighten your knee. Start with 3–5 minutes and build toward 10–15 minutes as tolerated, 2–3 times a day.

Heel Slides on the Board

Sit or lie down with your heel on the slide board, loop the stretch strap around your foot, and gently pull your heel toward your buttocks. Hold 3–5 seconds, then return. 3 sets of 10, 2–4 times a day.

Short Arc Quad

Short Arc Quad

Flip the KneEXT foam roll so the flat side is down. Sit or lie with the roll under your knee. Slowly straighten your leg by squeezing your quad. Hold the lock-out 3 seconds, then lower.

10 reps × 3 sets.

About EquipCore

About EquipCore

EquipCore was started by Dr. Joe Armeli, DPT, a physical therapist with more than 10 years in outpatient orthopedics. Most of those years were spent helping people get their knees moving again after a replacement.

Too many of those patients went home with a printed exercise sheet and nothing else. So he chose the tools he'd want each of them to have, starting with a board that makes heel slides smooth instead of a fight with the bedsheets.

Every product is picked to match the protocols PTs use in the clinic, so you can do your home program with confidence.