Want Help To Decide If Knee Replacement Physical Therapy At Back In Motion Is Right For You?
Want Help To Decide If Knee Replacement Physical Therapy At Back In Motion Is Right For You?
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Let’s jump ahead a couple of weeks… Here is where physical therapy plays a much bigger role.
Let’s jump ahead a couple of weeks… Here is where physical therapy plays a much bigger role.
Remember, the first couple of weeks you are still in the acute healing stage and still trying to manage your pain.
By now, you should be able to extend your knee fully.
Also, you will be doing exercises your PT has put together. Much of this will be based upon your surgeon’s recommendations.
You’ll still be using the CPM machine with a target of 90 degrees of flexion in the knee.
The goal at the end of 3 weeks is to be strong enough to be using a cane for walking or no assistive devices at all.
This will be the focus on your PT visits at this time.
During the 4-6 week period post-surgery is there most patients see a significant upswing in function.
During the 4-6 week period post-surgery is there most patients see a significant upswing in function.
That is, IF you’ve be diligent with your exercises and PT visits!
Because the swelling is tapering off, it will be possible to increase strength levels and ROM (range of motion).
You should be able to do things like:
- Driving
- Returning to work (unless your job involved lifting and carrying heavy loads)
- Traveling (unless you are at a high risk for blood clots or the trip is over significant length)
- Everyday tasks should be much easier (changing clothes, cooking, etc.)
In short, you should get the feeling that things feel somewhat “normal” again.
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Okay, you made it to week 12!
Let’s jump ahead a couple of weeks… Here is where physical therapy plays a much bigger role….
Okay, you made it to week 12!
Let’s jump ahead a couple of weeks… Here is where physical therapy plays a much bigger role.
Here’s what NOT to do…
Nothing that involves high-impact like jumping, contact sports, running, or activities that cause trauma even when participants are healthy such as skiing and basketball!
If you’ve been strict about your exercises…
And if you’ve been going to the PT regularly…
And if you haven’t done anything to cause a setback…
You should be able to return to relatively normal activities.
This might include golf, bicycling, etc.
Ideally, you have minimal or no pain and can demonstrate a full range of motion in the knee.
At this point you might ask…
“So how much mileage can I expect from this new knee?”
Good question.
According to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, there’s a 90-95 % chance you’ll get 10 years from your knee and an 80 to 85% chance you’ll get 20 years.
In summary, Total Knee Replacement recovery tends to follow a very fixed schedule. This is assuming you don’t have any complications that interfere with normal recovery.
After 3 months you’ll be able to participate in “normal” activities and it will take 6 months to a full year for your knee to get as strong as it’s going to be…allowing for age and overall health.
We hope this short summary proves helpful.
But you still may have lots of questions about your unique situation.
That’s why we’re here!
If you are considering Total Knee Replacement Physical Therapy in the Fort Myers or you just had your surgery, we invite you to give us a call.
We’d be happy to answer all your questions or to book a no obligation consultation. We want to make sure you’re 100% comfortable with your recovery process.
Please call our office at 239-223-0484
