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Total Knee Replacement: Nervous about the surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 30, 2023 | Replies (60)
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@persia

Thanks so much. Everything I’ve read talks about pre-hab, the benefit of strengthening your knee muscles in advance of tkr.
I have looked online for recommendations. But when I asked my surgeon’s pre-op team, I was told they would provide exercise info 2-3 weeks in advance of surgery.
I have a stationery bike and an elliptical machine.
We’re in a rural area, far from any gym. But happy to get what I need for home workouts.
Could you share what you did?
I have 3 mos before the surgery?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 21, 2023

Hi @persia, Just thought I would share my experience on pre-surgery exercises for knee replacement. My Mayo surgeon suggested I do these exercises six weeks prior to my surgery and continue them as part of my rehab after the knee replacement. I believe they really helped with my recovery.

--- Before surgery knee exercises: https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/total-knee-replacement/preparing-for-surgery/before-surgery-knee-exercises

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