The stronger and more mobile you are going into a knee replacement, the easier the first weeks afterwards tend to be. That is the idea behind pre-operation rehab, sometimes called prehab.
What to focus on
- Strength in the thigh and hip muscles.
- Getting the knee as straight as it comfortably goes.
- Practising the exercises you will do after surgery, so they feel familiar.
- Planning your home: clear walkways, a firm chair, things within reach.
Bring your surgeon’s plan to your first session and we will build the programme around it.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis. If you're in pain, a Physiotherapist can assess you properly and tell you what will help.
