05 Jun Physiotherapy And Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery is a surgical technique where the diseased knee joint (usually secondary to osteoarthritis) is replaced with a prosthesis (artificial joint material).
Total knee replacement may be necessary for patients whose knee joints have been damaged by osteoarthritis or a similar ailment. Osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes changes to the structure of the joint that results in loss of function, stiffness and intense pain.
Rehabilitation after total knee replacement surgery
Post-operative knee replacement physiotherapy rehabilitation focuses on and aims to achieve the following:
- To reduce inflammation and pain
- To regain full knee range of movement
- To regain lower limb muscle strength
- To improve the alignment of the knee cap
- To retrain balance and proprioception
- To improve functional goals such as walking, squatting, ascending and descending stairs
- To prevent/ minimise re-injury
One of the most essential aspects of post-operative knee replacement is an appropriate course of physiotherapy rehabilitation in order to regain full knee movement, strength and function.
Get the support you need with Edgewater Physiotherapy
To make a full recovery after total knee replacement, it is essential that you restore your muscle strength and mobility through appropriate exercises and activities. Let Edgewater Physiotherapy help you by providing the care you need for a full recovery. Our licenced and trained physiotherapists can work with you to achieve your desired outcome.
Contact us today on (03) 9510 8866 or 0431083985 to book a consultation at our Prahran office, where we can understand your specific rehabilitation process.