Knee & Hip Replacement Rehab

Post-operative physical therapy typically begins within 24 to 48 hours of surgery, often while you are still in the hospital. Once you return home, structured outpatient rehabilitation should ideally begin within 3 to 5 days to ensure the healing joint does not freeze up or develop scar adhesions.

The initial focus is on pain and swelling control, alongside gentle joint stretches and muscle activation (preventing blood clots). We then progress to weight-bearing strengthening (quadriceps and gluteals), balance training, and gait correction to eliminate limping and ensure you can climb stairs safely.

While you will be able to walk independently and perform light household activities within 3 to 6 weeks, building full strength, joint flexibility, and muscle endurance typically requires 3 to 6 months of dedicated physical rehabilitation.