“What kind of physical therapy comes after knee surgery?”

After knee surgery, physical therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery process. The specific type and duration of physical therapy will depend on the type of knee surgery performed and individual factors. Generally, physical therapy focuses on regaining range of motion, strengthening the knee muscles, improving balance and stability, and reducing pain and swelling. Your physical therapist will design a personalized rehabilitation plan to meet your needs and help you regain function and mobility in your knee. Remember to follow your therapist's guidance and stay committed to the exercises and activities prescribed for optimal recovery.

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Strengthening of Knee flexors and extensors isometrically

You need to see a physical therapist for exercise. It is hard to teach on e-mail for exercise.

Yours sincerely,

Linda Li, MD

Outpatient physical therapy 1-2x week for 6-12 weeks depending on how you are doing - happy recovery!

That depends on the kind of knee surgery. But for the most part you would get PT focused on range of motion, pain management, and strength training

This answer to this question depends on specifically what type of knee surgery you are having. Some surgeons will not even prescribe PT after a surgery done with a scope (such as a meniscectomy or “clean up”). The PT will be minimal if you do have it- likely 4 weeks at 1-2x/week to build strength. If you are having a more invasive surgery like a total knee replacement or an ACL repair, the PT will be very extensive. Most likely about 3-6 months of aggressive range of motion stretching, strengthening, and activity training like hopping or jumping (if you are an athlete).
Hope this helps.

The physical therapy will consist of pain management and controlling your swelling immediately. Working on knee extension is imperative. When you’re ready depending on what knee surgery you’re having, strengthening will commence to regain strength and control of your knee.

We start PT 1 or 2 days following surgery. Depending on what surgery you have, PT will usually be twice a week.