Recovering from Knee Replacement Surgery: What to Expect
Knee replacement surgery is the most successful orthopedic procedure with nearly 700,000 surgeries performed every year in the US.
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The Benefits of Scheduling Your Knee Replacement Surgery over the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for celebrating and connecting with family and friends, but it can also be a time for healing. If you've been putting off knee replacement surgery because of a packed sche...
The Essential Role of Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery: Your Path to a Full Recovery
Knee replacement surgery marks the beginning of a new chapter for many patients, offering relief from debilitating pain and a chance to regain mobility. However, the road to full recovery extends beyo...
KNEE ANATOMY
The knee is a complex hinge joint uniting the femur, tibia, and patella. It's stabilized by ligaments, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and cushioned by menisci. Muscles and tendons facilitate movement, while articular cartilage minimizes friction.
TREATMENT for Knee Arthritis
Nonsurgical
NONINVASIVE
- Therapy / Exercises
- Weight Loss
- Oral Medications
- Braces
INJECTIONS
- Cortisone (Steroids)
- Hyaluronic Acid
- PRP
- Stem Cells
- Exosomes
LOCAL STIMULATION
- Laser
- PEMF
- Shockwave
- Knee Traction
Activities after a Knee Replacement
ALLOWED
- Walking
- Stationary Bike
- Stairs
- Elliptical
- Low-Impact
- Aerobics
- Golfing
- Bowling
- Swimming
ALLOWED WITH CAUTION
- Skiing
- Doubles Tennis
- Hiking
- Weight Machines
- Canoeing
- Road bicycling
- Table Tennis
NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED
- Single Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Mountain Biking
- Hockey
- Gymnastics
DISCOURAGED
- Kneeling
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Jogging
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
Exercises
Watch some educational videos on exercises and stretches to strengthen your hamstring muscles:
- How To Stretch Your Hamstrings The RIGHT Way [WORKS FAST!]
- FIX Tight Hamstrings in Just 3 Steps
- Hamstring Stretches for Tight or Sore Hamstrings
- Hamstring Stretches
