Knee Replacement
Physiotherapy for Total Knee Replacement – Expert Care
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is a common procedure for severe knee arthritis or joint damage. Post-surgery, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in regaining knee movement, rebuilding strength, and improving functional ability. Early and consistent rehabilitation can help you recover faster, prevent complications, and maximise the long-term success of your new knee joint.
Our physiotherapists provide personalised assessment and treatment plans tailored to your stage of recovery, lifestyle, and goals.
Common Goals After Total Knee Replacement
Regain full or functional knee range of motion
Reduce pain and swelling
Restore quadriceps, hamstring, and gluteal strength
Improve walking, balance, and stair negotiation
Return safely to daily activities, work, or sport
Prevent secondary problems such as hip or back strain
Physiotherapy for total knee replacement focuses on restoring knee mobility, improving strength, reducing pain, and helping you regain independence and return to daily activities or sport safely
Areas We Treat
1. Knee Joint Mobility & Flexibility
Post-TKR stiffness can limit function.
Treatment includes:
Gentle joint mobilisation
Stretching exercises for knee flexion and extension
Functional range-of-motion retraining
2. Muscle Weakness & Functional Strength
Quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip muscles are often weak after surgery.
We provide:
Targeted strengthening programs
Core and lower limb stabilisation exercises
Functional strengthening for walking, standing, and stair climbing
3. Balance, Coordination & Gait Retraining
Altered gait and balance may occur post-surgery.
Our approach includes:
Gait analysis and correction
Balance and proprioception exercises
Functional movement retraining
4. Pain & Swelling Management
Post-operative discomfort can limit progress.
We address this with:
Soft tissue techniques
Manual therapy and ice/heat application
Activity pacing and load management
5. Pre- & Post-Surgical Preparation
Physiotherapy is important both before and after surgery:
Pre-op: Improve strength, mobility, and confidence
Post-op: Restore function, strength, and independence
Gradual progression towards normal activity or sport
Our Physiotherapy Treatment Approach
Your personalised program may include:
Knee joint mobilisation and soft tissue therapy
Strengthening of quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core
Balance and functional exercises
Gait and movement correction
Home exercise programs for ongoing recovery
Education on safe movement and activity progression
All treatments follow current clinical guidelines for total knee replacement rehabilitation and are tailored to your lifestyle and recovery goals.
Book Your Total Knee Replacement Physiotherapy
If you are preparing for or recovering from a total knee replacement, physiotherapy can help restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve your overall function.
Contact us today to start your personalised rehabilitation program.
