Recovery and rehabilitation

 

It is important that you take regular exercise to build up the strength of the muscles around your new knee. However, it is essential that you listen to the advice of your physiotherapist as to the suitability of different forms of activity so as to avoid damaging or dislocating the new joint.

From about twelve weeks onwards, it may be possible to start introducing further activities into your rehabilitation programme. You should continue to avoid exercises that place too much stress on the knee such as aerobics, jogging, singles tennis, skiing, football or weight lifting. You may be able to return to almost all previous normal activities within a year of your operation. However, it is best to avoid ‘extreme sports’ which involve a high degree of knee movement or stress.

Ask your physiotherapist, doctor or surgeon, if you are unsure about the suitability of any activity at any time.

 
 

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Important: The information and guidance provided here is general in nature and should not be considered as medical advice in any way. You should always seek detailed advice from a qualified medical practitioner.