Postoperative knee program

Knee replacement rehabilitation for movement, strength, and walking.

After knee replacement or another knee surgery, rehabilitation follows the procedure, healing status, and surgeon’s instructions. We focus on the range of motion, strength, walking, stairs, and daily activities identified during your evaluation.

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Clinical fit

When this program may fit

The team reviews the exact procedure, medical stability, wound status, precautions, loading instructions, and current mobility before treatment begins.

Total knee replacement

Rehabilitation for knee motion, strength, walking, stairs, balance, and daily routines.

Knee surgery with loading restrictions

Therapy planned around the surgeon’s documented partial or limited weight-bearing order.

Walking or transfer difficulty

Practice for gait, assistive-device use, chairs, vehicles, and household mobility.

Individual plan

A surgeon-guided return to activity

Progress is based on healing, symptoms, evaluation findings, and the postoperative protocol—not a generic schedule.

Knee motion

Work on bending and straightening within postoperative guidance.

Leg strength

Progress lower-limb strength as medically appropriate.

Walking and stairs

Practice gait, turns, steps, and device use at the prescribed loading level.

Daily activities

Build capacity for household and community tasks that matter to you.

Program technology

Technology that may support your plan

The reference sheet for this program includes the systems below. Your evaluation determines which tools, if any, are appropriate for you; this list is not a fixed protocol.

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SMART EquiTest® Balance System

Computerized assessment and training can measure balance responses and guide appropriate balance practice.

Standing Frame

The frame provides support for upright positioning when independent standing is not currently appropriate.

Parallel Bars

Bilateral hand support can be used for standing, transfers, weight shifting, stepping, and gait practice.

First visit

Bring the knee surgery protocol

The first visit reviews surgery details, precautions, pain and swelling, knee motion, strength, walking, equipment, and personal goals.

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  1. 01

    Confirm surgical instructions

    Bring the referral, operative information, precautions, wound guidance, and weight-bearing order.

  2. 02

    Measure current function

    We review motion, strength, swelling, pain, transfers, balance, gait, and stairs as relevant.

  3. 03

    Plan safe progression

    We set measurable milestones within the surgeon’s protocol.

Practical information

Knee rehabilitation questions

Do I need the surgeon’s instructions?

Yes. Bring the referral and postoperative protocol, including any weight-bearing or movement restrictions.

Will therapy work on stairs?

Stair practice may be included when it is safe, relevant to your goals, and permitted by the surgical plan.

What equipment should I bring?

Bring the walker, cane, brace, or other device you currently use so the therapist can assess fit and technique.

Your next step

Ready to talk with the team?

Tell us the diagnosis, what has changed, and what matters most right now. We will help coordinate the appropriate first appointment.

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