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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or outpatient physiotherapy sessions may be • Active exercises with a focus on
No Bones About It total knee replacement, is a common 2-3x/week along with a daily active home further strengthening the muscles of the
Physio Talk! orthopaedic surgical procedure that exercise program. lower leg.
Rehabilitation can be broken down
involves replacing the surface of the
• Achieve bending to 105 degrees.
thigh bone (femur) and the surface of into three phases: • Scar management (once incision
the larger bone in the lower leg (tibia) Phase 1: 1-3 weeks post-op healed).
with a smooth metal and cross-linked • Pain management - through Goals of Phase 3: 6-8 weeks post-op
Kristen MacDonell,
polyethylene plastic. education, and cryotherapy (icing). A cold • Dynamic exercises to further
MScPT, HBKin The indication for a TKA is typically compression cuff such as a “Cryocuff” is strengthen lower leg muscles.
osteoarthritis, with the goals of reducing an excellent way to manage swelling and • Balance and proprioceptive
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin,
pain, and increasing function and physical pain post operatively. (positional awareness) training.
is a local registered Physiotherapist
and Owner of MacDonell Family activity. • Range of motion exercises in order to • Begin return to sport/activity training
Once you have a date for surgery, it is achieve bending (flexion) to 90 degrees as appropriate.
Physiotherapy.
recommended to book your outpatient and full straightening (extension). Rehabilitation prior to surgery (prehab)
Physio Talk! physiotherapy appointment approx. 4-7 • Beginning static strengthening is also recommended to optimize the
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, days after your surgery date. The staples exercises of muscles of the lower leg. functional status of patients and to
is a local registered Physiotherapist are typically removed around 14 days, • Walking with or without a gait aid improve post-surgical recovery.
and Owner of MacDonell Family however you will be encouraged to (cane, walker). As everyone’s situation is unique,
Physiotherapy. commence an exercise regime, as early • Stair training as appropriate. always consult a registered health
On Bended Knee. Talking: Total Knee as 24hrs post operatively, which is given Phase 2: 4-6 weeks post-op progression to help create a management
Replacement to you in hospital. The frequency of • Pain management continues. plan that’s effective and safe for you!

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