Rehabilitation Exercises After Knee Surgery

Recovery from knee surgery can be a challenging, whether its a knee replacement, ACL repair, or any other knee procedure. We depend a lot on our knees on a daily basis, so in order to get back onto our feet as quickly and safely as possible, knee rehabilitation exercises tailored specifically to you is key.

Why are Rehabilitation Exercises Important?

Yes, after knee surgery your knee needs time to heal, but rest alone is not enough – a certain amount of movement is crucial for post-surgery recovery. If you just allow your knee to rest without any movement this will lead your knee to become stiff, weak and less functional, taking it longer to make a full recovery. This is why knee surgery rehabilitation exercises is an important aspect in your recovery. The purpose of these exercises is to restore your strength, mobility and getting you back to your normal activities as quickly and safely as possible with instilling confidence back into your knee.

How Biokinetics Helps with Knee Recovery

During your knee recovery, a biokineticist plays an important role. We tailor individualised rehabilitation programs for you and your specific needs. These exercises will focus on restoring functional strength, range of motion and mobility back into your knee. This individualised approach will speed up your recovery and help reduce the risk of re-injury.

The Importance of a Personalised Recovery Plan

Every knee surgery is different, so your knee rehabilitation exercises should be too. As biokineticists, we individualise all our knee rehabilitation programs according to your specific surgery, fitness levels, any other special considerations and your goals. This individualised approach ensures you doing the right rehabilitation exercises at the right time, maximising your recovery potential.

Rehabilitation exercises are a critical aspect in your post-surgery recovery. Being prescribed individualised rehabilitation exercises and having a biokineticist guidance will help you regain your strength, mobility and your confidence. So, trust the process, find a biokineticist close to you, stay consistent with your exercises, and you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Completed or planning knee surgery and would like to book some biokinetics sessions? Feel free to reach out to us at hello@garymillerbio.co.za