Knee Replacement and Physical Therapy

Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure. Many people have knee arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when the right time to have a knee replacement surgery is. Furthermore, there is confusion about what to expect from knee replacement surgery. Do you have questions? Look no further. You can find all you need to know about knee replacement surgery right here.

 

Click on this link to learn more about reasons people may need a Knee Replacement: http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm

 

Knee replacement surgery is very successful, but the success of the procedure is partly due to the rehabilitation period that follows the surgery. For patients to expect a good result from knee replacement surgery, they must be an active rehab participant.
Rehabilitation after knee replacement begins immediately. Patients will work with a physical therapist as soon as the surgical procedure has been performed. The emphasis in the early stages of rehab is to maintain motion of the knee replacement and to ensure that the patient can walk safely. The body reacts to surgery by making scar tissue, and patients may never recover normal motion if they do not focus on bending and straightening their knee replacement.

Call us today if you or someone you know is planning to get a knee replacement soon. We can schedule a visit for you to talk with Charlie or Jessie about what to expect with your rehab! 898-0443.