The Movement Doctors are the Upstate’s knee replacement recovery experts
A knee replacement can be a long and frustrating process, but with the right team, it doesn’t have to be. You’re eager to return to the activities you love, and with our expert guidance, you’ll get there.
At The Movement Doctors, we understand that surgery is just the first step. Our comprehensive approach—combining prehab to enhance surgical success and personalized post-surgery care—ensures you recover faster and stronger.
To be successful - you need patient, attentive, personalized care.
Pushing too hard can delay your progress. Moving too cautiously can have the same effect. At The Movement Doctors, your dedicated physical therapist will strike the perfect balance—crafting a personalized recovery plan that evolves with your needs.
Recovery Roadmap: Knee Pain
If you are starting your recovery journey, we’d love to be your partner. In the meantime, this essential guide can get you on the road to recovery today!
- Understanding Your Treatment Options
- Recovery times & Milestones
- Essential Exercises for Prehab
- Ensuring Long-term health
Recovery Roadmap: Knee Pain
If you are starting your recovery journey, we’d love to be your partner. In the meantime, this essential guide can get you on the road to recovery today!
- What is the knee replacement recovery time?
Knee replacement recovery time varies depending on the individual, but most patients can expect a recovery period of 3 to 6 months. During the first few weeks, patients will likely rely on assistive devices, such as crutches or walkers. Full recovery, including the ability to return to normal activities and sports, may take up to a year. A consistent physical therapy program is crucial to speeding up the recovery process and improving overall mobility.
- How do I ensure a successful knee replacement surgery?
Ensuring a successful knee replacement surgery involves thorough preparation, diligent follow up, and collaboration across elements of your care. Your surgeon, doctor, and physical therapist should work together to develop a recovery plan tailored to you. Open communication between your providers is crucial for seamless care and a faster recovery. Be sure to follow post-surgery advice closely and stay committed to your physical therapy.
- When should physical therapy start after a knee replacement?
Physical therapy should typically start within 24 to 48 hours after knee replacement surgery. Early movement helps to restore range of motion and prevent stiffness in the joint. Your physical therapist will guide you through safe exercises to begin rebuilding strength and mobility while minimizing pain and inflammation. Starting therapy early improves long-term function and recovery outcomes.
- How long is physical therapy rehab after a knee replacement?
The duration of physical therapy after a knee replacement generally lasts between 6 weeks and 3 months, depending on the patient's progress and mobility goals. During this time, therapy will focus on regaining range of motion, strengthening the muscles around the knee, and improving overall joint function. Athletes or active adults may require longer rehabilitation, especially if they aim to return to high-intensity activities.
- How can physical therapy before surgery (prehab) improve surgical outcomes?
Prehab or physical therapy before knee replacement surgery can significantly improve surgical outcomes by strengthening the muscles around the knee and enhancing flexibility. This prepares the body for the stress of surgery and helps reduce recovery time. Studies show that patients who undergo pre-surgery physical therapy tend to have faster recovery times, improved joint function, and less post-operative pain.
Our Mission
Our mission to empower those for whom movement is a way of life.
We are the architects of comebacks, and the engineers of success. The experts who have seen this before, and the partners that finally solve the problem. We are the attendants to champions, and the heralds of victory. We are… The Movement Doctors.
How We Work
Part art, part science - our work combines cutting edge techniques with hard-won insights to ensure our clients leave the recovery process stronger than ever.
Here For You
For athletes and active adults, physical therapy isn’t just about relieving pain. It’s about getting back on the path to achieving your goals. We act as partners on that journey, with a program tailored to your unique mind, body, and story.
A Bespoke Experience
With a boutique, personalized experience - you’ll feel the care and intentionality of our team from our first conversation to our final session.
