Total Knee Replacement Post-Surgery

The Knee

The knee is the body's biggest joint. It must be sturdy enough to sustain your body weight while yet being flexible enough to allow for bending and twisting. It connects the femur and tibia bone surfaces, which are lined with cartilage to allow for smooth movement between the two bones. The joint is bordered by a synovial membrane, which generates synovial fluid to lubricate, nourish, and minimise friction within the joint. The menisci are two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that sit between the femur and the tibia to absorb trauma.

Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is most suited for those with debilitating osteoarthritis or joint injury caused by trauma, fractures, or congenital abnormalities. The operation may be indicated if your walking capacity is reduced, you have significant pain and stiffness, and your quality of life is suffering. Before surgery, your physician will most likely propose non-operative therapy including an exercise programme. X-ray and MRI scans will reveal that arthritis has significantly altered the joint and altered articular cartilage. The operation is intended to relieve discomfort, improve range of motion (to a degree) and enhance function.

Knee replacement, commonly known as arthroplasty, is a surgical operation used to resurface an arthritis-damaged knee joint. It is often conducted, with over 75000 operations performed in the UK each year, and is quite effective. There are two main types of knee replacements. A total knee replacement involves replacing the articular surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella, as well as removing the ACL. A partial knee replacement is an option if only one compartment of the knee is injured. The healthy sections of the articulation surface and cruciate ligaments are retained, which improves function and healing following surgery.

How The Physio Clinic Glasgow Can Help After Knee Replacement Surgery

At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, we know the frustration of injury and the effect that it can have on your mental well-being. Your detailed rehab plan is emailed directly, with video demonstrations and guidance on how to recover faster, particularly for those recovering from joint replacement. We focus on your psychological well-being, and we strive to adapt all of our plans to evolve with your changing requirements, especially in the context of orthopaedic health. We offer tailored solutions to our clients which help address your specific needs post-operatively.

Physiotherapy Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation

With a focus on evidence-based practice, our experienced, fully qualified expert physiotherapists will perform a thorough initial assessment, allowing us to give you a simple explanation for your injury or pain.

Your physiotherapist will guide you through your personalised rehabilitation plan to ensure it meets your needs and fits into your schedule.

Your detailed rehab plan is emailed directly, with video demonstrations and guidance on how to tackle your injury between sessions. We will continue to manage any performance-related issues to improve your performance and get you pain-free.

We welcome any questions between sessions. If you have any queries concerning your rehabilitation progress, contact your physiotherapist as soon as possible. Your comfort is always our priority, both physically and mentally.

Physiotherapy Review, Exercise and Post-Operative Rehabilitation

In the review sessions following your assessment, we discuss your injury management, your goals, and how we can achieve them through effective conditioning.

Your recovery progress is continually measured and evaluated, and your recovery plan is modified where necessary to guarantee results. That means you choose the duration, the areas requiring attention, and the intensity of your rehabilitation programme, particularly if you're dealing with knee pain.

We will always work through any change in plan with you in our rehab space to ensure the plan works for you and addresses any symptoms effectively. This includes exercise observations and adjustments that we will sign off on once they are spot on.

Post-Surgical Sports Massage

Whether it is for recovery or relaxation, our fully qualified massage therapist will be able to deliver a professional sports massage session tailored to your needs. This includes exercise observations and adjustments that we will sign off on once they are spot on, especially for those recovering from a joint replacement.

Choose a 30/45/60/90 slot to suit you. Not sure what's best? Send an enquiry through our 'contact' page!

Telehealth Assessment

Can’t make it into our Glasgow clinic? Your recovery progress is continually measured and evaluated, and your recovery plan is modified where necessary to guarantee results, particularly after a partial knee replacement or full knee replacement.

We are pleased that we can now make physiotherapy more accessible for all, being well-versed in effective, remote pain management and rehabilitation.

If you need help from one of our physiotherapists but cannot make it into the clinic itself, we are only a video call away.