“How long do you need physical therapy after knee replacement?”

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“How long do you need physical therapy after knee replacement?”

I will have knee replacement surgery. How long do you need physical therapy after knee replacement?

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**Dr. Clive M. Segil** Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clive M. Segil Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA

About 3 weeks of doing the exercises 100 times daily.

**Dr. Stanley S. Tao** Orthopedist Huntington, WV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Stanley S. Tao Orthopedist Huntington, WV

Depends on age and level of health. 6-12 weeks.

**Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld** Orthopedist Tyler, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Andrew Kummerfeld Orthopedist Tyler, TX

The important thing is not especially the time but restoration of full range of motion. It can take 2-8 weeks. Strength will come with use and time.

**Dr. Nathan Faulkner** Orthopaedic Surgeon Aurora, CO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nathan Faulkner Orthopaedic Surgeon Aurora, CO

The average time patients need physical therapy is 3 months (twice weekly).

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**Dr. Robert Nirschl** Orthopaedic Surgeon Arlington, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Nirschl Orthopaedic Surgeon Arlington, VA

Usually 2x per week for 4to6 weeks then continue with exercise at home.

**Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya** Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya Orthopaedic Surgeon Biloxi, MS

Typically 6-12 weeks depends on your demands