Total Knee Replacement
Prepare and Regain Mobility with MVPT Physical Therapy
Struggling with severe knee pain that restricts your everyday activities can be a significant burden. If you are considering knee replacement surgery or have already undergone this procedure to relieve persistent pain and regain functional mobility, physical therapy before and after surgery is vital.
At MVPT, we are dedicated to providing the personalized care you need and deserve, including individualized post-surgical care, to help you recover fully and enhance your lifestyle.
Understanding a Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery involves replacing knee joint components with artificial parts. This procedure is typically necessary for those with advanced arthritis or severe joint damage, where less invasive treatments have proven insufficient.
The Critical Role of Pre- and Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Any joint replacement surgery can take a significant toll on your body. So, putting the time and effort into preparing your body now can have substantial advantages in the future.
Why Consider a Knee Replacement?
You might need a knee replacement if you’re experiencing:
- Chronic knee pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.
- Persistent swelling and inflammation that are not relieved by conventional treatments.
- A reduction in knee mobility that affects walking, stair climbing, or standing up.
- Noticeable knee deformity, such as a pronounced inward or outward arch.
What is Prehabilitation?
Surgery can take a traumatic toll on your body; therefore, it is typically only performed when there are no other options available. Pre-habilitation or ‘prehab’ improves strength and promotes pain relief before surgery, as it prepares your body for the procedure.
It can also help you prepare mentally by encouraging an overall sense of well-being. Prehab helps improve your range of motion and movement patterns with exercises that you can perform before and after your surgery to speed up your recovery time.
Why Post-Surgical Rehab is Important
Recovery from surgery can be difficult for sleeping, bathing, dressing, and many other normal daily activities we take for granted. Our physical therapists work with you to teach you how to adapt to these activities of daily living while recovering from your surgery.
Post-surgical physical therapy focuses on managing inflammation and pain control to reduce your pain as quickly as possible while you are recovering. The surgical process can often leave muscles cramped and irritated, creating new demands on other body parts. Your physical therapist can help ease your pain and give you the tools necessary to improve comfort at home.
What to Expect at Physical Therapy Following Knee Replacement Surgery
Post-operative physical therapy is essential to regain strength, mobility, and overall function. Our rehabilitation program at MVPT includes:
- Initial Recovery Focus: Our primary concern in the initial weeks after surgery is reducing pain and swelling to protect your new knee. We utilize gentle manual therapy and carefully controlled exercises to manage early post-operative symptoms effectively.
- Advanced Pain Management: We implement various strategies to alleviate pain and promote healing throughout your recovery. Techniques include cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and targeted manual therapy to encourage tissue recovery and relieve discomfort.
- Restoring Mobility: Starting with basic movements, we introduce more complex exercises designed to restore your knee’s range of motion, adjusting the intensity as your recovery progresses.
- Strength and Core Training: We emphasize therapeutic exercises that strengthen the muscles supporting your knee, including your core and hips, to enhance your stability and functionality in daily tasks.
- Functional Rehabilitation: As you regain strength and mobility, we incorporate practical training tailored to your lifestyle needs. This includes supervised practice of daily activities like walking and climbing stairs to ensure you can navigate your environment safely and independently.
Why Partner with MVPT for Your Recovery?
For the Best Outcomes Possible
Choosing MVPT means selecting a partner who prioritizes your recovery, goals, and overall health and well-being. Our team of licensed physical therapists is skilled in managing the unique challenges of knee replacement rehabilitation. It is committed to delivering personalized care tailored to your unique goals and needs.
If you are considering knee surgery or you’ve recently undergone a total knee replacement, understanding the benefits of physical therapy is crucial. As your musculoskeletal expert and partner in health, we are here to help you restore mobility, strength, and independence.
Contact your nearest MVPT Physical Therapy today or complete the form below to schedule your evaluation. Together, we can take the steps needed for a successful recovery and a more active future today!