Knee Replacement Rehabilitation

For those who have knee replacement surgery, many start to feel better within a few weeks, though for others the journey is much longer. Joint replacement rehab is an important part of the recovery process to help gain back full knee strength, motion and function. Joint replacement rehab after knee surgery aims to:

• Reduce inflammation
• Reduce pain
• Strength the muscles surrounding the knee
• Normalise muscle length
• Improve knee cap alignment
• Improve overall knee function
• Prevent re-injury

Ongoing physiotherapy input is an essential component of your recovery. Many physio programs exist, and each physio will have preferences. Cycle-based and hydrotherapy programs are particularly useful in recovery from a knee replacement. Formal physiotherapy sessions are useful, but insufficient alone. You need to develop a plan with your local physio, and be diligent in performing the exercises to ensure the best possible outcome.