Overview

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo total knee replacement. Knee replacement serves as an effective last-resort means of treating severe knee pain, which can stem from a wide variety of causes and can affect people of many different ages and backgrounds. While the surgery itself is largely successful in promoting pain relief, following up with a comprehensive physical therapy plan is essential to maximizing the benefits of your surgery. Visit us at Flowers Physical Therapy and learn more about how we can aid in your orthopedic rehabilitation process!

Why is post-surgical physical therapy so important?

After a total knee replacement, physical therapy is a crucial means of regaining joint strength and range of motion in the knee and surrounding muscle. Physical therapy offers benefits that are wide-ranging. Physical therapy will allow you to maximize the success of surgery in a non-invasive, holistic manner. By adhering to a strict physical therapy regime post-operation, you can:

• Improve circulation and avoid blood clots
• Reduce pain and swelling in the area
• Increase joint strength and flexibility
• Speed up your recovery process

If you have recently undergone a total knee replacement, contact us at Flowers Physical Therapy for help getting back on your feet, and back to doing what you love fast!

How can we help?

At Flowers Physical Therapy, we believe that the quality of one’s life is directly proportional to the quality of one’s health. That’s why our team is so devoted to working with patients to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans focused on restoring health, preventing injury, and maximizing overall health and wellness. Our team will work to set and achieve goals with you, all while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism.

What can you do at home?

Seeing a physical therapist is a must after total knee replacement surgery, however, once you feel comfortable with your new knee, there are lots of exercises that you can try at home or at the gym to further aid in your recovery process! These include:

• Exercising on a stationary bike or elliptical: This will strengthen the quadriceps muscles, further stabilizing the knee.
• Heel Slides: Lay on your back with your non-surgically repaired leg straight out in front of you and bend the other knee, drawing the heel of that leg in towards your buttocks, stopping when you feel pain. This will help with joint stiffness and help to increase your range of motion.
• The Clam: Lie on your side with both knees bent, lift the knee of your top leg while keeping your feet together. This will work to increase hip strength, which is critical in stabilizing the knees.

Contact Us!

Here at Flowers Physical Therapy, your rehabilitation is our priority. No matter where you are in the process of recovery, we want to help. Contact us today for any initial questions you may have! We look forward to helping you get back on your feet.