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Important Exercises to Pre-Knee Replacement

January 25, 2021April 1, 2022 Dr. Katie Landier, PT, DPT, GCS

A knee replacement is a mjaor surgery, which can require a lengthy recovery time. Proper strengthening before surgery can help reduce recovery time, which means you can get back to what you love to do faster! This article will explain what a knee replacement is, expected recovery time, and exercises to do consistently before surgery. As always, consult your doctor and PT before performing any exercises/activities.

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Category: Strengthening Before Surgery

Important Exercises to Pre-Knee Replacement