Thanks Kay. The best way to treat scar tissue is to never get it in the first place. As it relates to joint replacements, this requires the patient to start physical therapy immediately, or whenever the Dr. says to start, and continuing the exercises at home, usually 3x/day for at least 2 months.

I know after my TKR, and I think after every TKR, a PT will get you up and walking the hospital halls prior to your release, which is usually the same day. After that, patients usually attend sessions with a PT 2 to 3 times/week, and will need to do at home exercises 3x/day starting the day after surgery. (This may be different for shoulder replacements, but eventually PT is absolutely required.)

It hurts, of course it does, But it beats the pain pre-surgery, and the pain gets a little better every day. It's a good idea to take pan meds an hour or so before each therapy session.

Joe