Recovering after a total knee replacement
A total knee replacement (TKR) replaces a worn or damaged knee joint with an implant. The surgery is only the first step — physiotherapy is what restores the movement and strength you need to walk, climb stairs, and get back to daily life.
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How home physiotherapy helps after knee replacement
Your physiotherapist guides you through a staged plan: first restoring range of motion and reducing swelling, then rebuilding strength, and finally returning to activities like walking outdoors and using stairs — all practised in your own home.
What a home visit looks like
The first visit assesses your knee movement, strength, wound healing (visually), and safety at home. Follow-up visits progress your exercises and check that you are on track, adjusting the plan as your knee improves.
Typical recovery timeline
Many people walk with a frame or crutches within days, move to a stick over the following weeks, and resume most daily activities within six to twelve weeks. Full recovery can take several months.
Exercises you might practise at home
- Gentle knee bends and straightening to restore range of motion.
- Quadriceps and glute strengthening.
- Guided walking and stair practice as you progress.
(Do not attempt new exercises without guidance from your physiotherapist.)
