We conducted physical therapy for a patient who underwent total left knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. The ability to stand up from the half-kneeling position was necessary to enable the patient to return to nursing work. At the beginning of the therapy program, the patient could not fully extend either of the lower extremities or stand up from the half-kneeling position. Physical therapy included exercises for improving standing ability from various half-kneeling position heights, as well as range of motion and muscle strengthening exercises. After 4 weeks of exercise, the patient was able to stand up from a half-kneeling position without difficulty or assistance. This case report highlights the benefits of a modified physical therapy program.
