Did pre op pt help in recovery

Both pre op pt and home exercise really help for recovery. I upped my leg exercises and upper body exercises. It made it so much easier. My advice
....dont skip it. Good luck with your surgery.

In a word, “absolutely”! My surgeon/friend told me, after his skill 😃, PT is the single most important aspect. Do not skimp on your work. I’m 18 months post-op of my 2nd TKR and I’m still working on my own PT in the form of weights, bicycling, yoga, and stretching. My knees haven’t felt this good in years!

Best of luck to you.

100% helpful key also is finding the right physical therapist. I hit jackpot with my military surgeons and therapist. My therapist has a lot of credentials. He has PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, BRM and is experienced in dry needling. He also is an adjunct professor in pt. Did pre therapy for TKR and cmc surgery. Did not do pre pt for RTS even though my dr had told me to as I was in so much pain and had been discharged from pt by different therapist for lack of progression. Big mistake on my part. For replacements therapists strengthen muscles that will be required for strength postop. I did for other surgeries and saw the difference. I was in therapy since day of TKR and in his office 1 day post op was 0 degrees extension and 64 degrees flexion. Takes a lot of work and dedication but I do believe finding a great pt is as important as a great surgeon.

I did pilates to straighten my legs and core before THR. My surgery was a month ago and I am feeling great! Back to pilates and walking my dogs again.
My doctor says pre-op exercises are very important for successful recovery.

@gravity3 I did pre op exercises for 5 weeks before tkr. I believe it has helped with my recovery.

Exercises both pre and post op are extremely and critical IMPORTANT! So is STRETCHING!

Most people know probably 3 to 6 months in advance...if they're going to get this particular surgery and I believe that you will bless the day that you started doing exercises because it's a night and day difference in your results!

Yes, I knew the exercises in advance and felt more prepared.

My TKR will be done late this year. I have started pre-op PT, 20 visits so far with some work at home and I am a huge fan! It is certainly challenging, exhausting and sometimes tearful. But I am so much stronger than before. All the positive effects of H A injections are gone and I do have consistent pain. I can now walk faster, up/down from a chair is easier and I can climb stairs like an adult. Previously I could only climb stairs "toddler style" one step at a time. I don't know how this PT will impact post op, but for now my life is greatly improved. I encourage you to give pre-op PT a try and best wishes for your healthy new knee!

Absolutely ! But you don’t have to leave your home to do it ….

Once you have a bases for the stretches that improve your condition you can continue at home . One appointment is a good idea to get a hands on assessment .

As my physio said 90% of physio is done at home .

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Your pre pt will help post op because your muscles that are needed for getting better will be strong. I was 0degrees extension and 64 degrees flexion one day post op with my physical therapist who had me in that soon. Overall compared to my RTS I recuperated quickly. I was walking and driving on my own 10 days post op and felt ready to end pt by 4 months and was released from pt by 5 1/2 months with a lifetime exercise regimen that I continue to do 4 years later. To date my knee is awesome!