{"id":4070,"date":"2026-06-09T23:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T19:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/?page_id=4070"},"modified":"2026-06-13T04:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:36:06","slug":"knee-replacement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/knee-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee Replacement &amp; Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4070\" class=\"elementor elementor-4070\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-604495a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"604495a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7bdc55\" data-id=\"f7bdc55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb49f54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb49f54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>Knee Replacement &amp; Recovery<\/strong><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6206abb\" data-id=\"6206abb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adccde2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adccde2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/about\/\"><strong>Escrito por:<\/strong> Dra. C., MS, D.OT, OTR\/L, Revisado: junio de 2026 \u2013 12 min de lectura<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1450da5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1450da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/about\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/headshot_circle.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2907\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/headshot_circle.png 400w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/headshot_circle-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/headshot_circle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/headshot_circle-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffeb3cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ffeb3cf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c81a7f\" data-id=\"2c81a7f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1148930 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"1148930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3.5M\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal knee's (TKA) projected annually in the US by 2030\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6bd36e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"c6bd36e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10-30%\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPatients report suboptimal outcomes after TKA\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d87d2b2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"d87d2b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMuscle Strength\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProven to improve with resistance training\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c1b9c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"25c1b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEqual\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTelerehab vs. in-person outcomes after TKR\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2bdd05 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f2bdd05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPre+Post\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOT + PT prehabilitation improves outcomes\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38b912a\" data-id=\"38b912a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-95a7fcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"95a7fcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cd572d\" data-id=\"7cd572d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2e2ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d2e2ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_50_37-PM-1024x745.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4082\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_50_37-PM-1024x745.png 1024w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_50_37-PM-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_50_37-PM-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_50_37-PM.png 1470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a849739\" data-id=\"a849739\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ab2610 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ab2610\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e900d66\" data-id=\"e900d66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13998a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d13998a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-color: #1f497d; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-top: 0;\">Conclusiones clave<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most performed elective surgeries in the United States, with procedure volume projected to grow to nearly 3.5 million annually by 2030 (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Prehabilitation before TKA reduces complication rates and improves strength, function, and quality of life, with effects strongest in the first 6 months after surgery (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>Physical therapy is the cornerstone of knee replacement rehabilitation, with resistance training significantly improving pain, muscle strength, and function post-TKA (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025; Wei et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Occupational therapy is essential after TKA, addressing ADL performance, adaptive equipment, home safety, and return to meaningful activities (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Telerehabilitation after TKA is as effective as in-person rehabilitation, with equivalent pain and functional outcomes and significantly lower hospital resource utilization (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient and home-based rehabilitation produce equivalent outcomes after knee arthroplasty, allowing individualized rehabilitation planning based on patient access and preference (Zhao et al., 2023).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- IMPORTANT BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #D4A017; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/26a0.svg\" alt=\"\u26a0\"> Importante:<\/strong> The information on this page is educational only and is not a substitute for individualized surgical or rehabilitation advice. Knee replacement rehabilitation protocols vary based on surgical approach, implant type, surgeon preference, and individual patient factors. Always follow the specific precautions and rehabilitation plan provided by your surgeon and therapy team.<\/div>\n<p><!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000;\">Contenido<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-knee-replacement\">What Is Knee Replacement?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-needs-knee-replacement\">Who Needs Knee Replacement?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#types-of-surgery\">Types of Knee Replacement Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prehabilitation\">Prehabilitation: Getting Ready for Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rehab-team\">Who Provides Knee Replacement Rehabilitation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ot-role\">Occupational Therapy After Knee Replacement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pt-role\">Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#telerehab\">Telerehabilitation After Knee Replacement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recovery-timeline\">What to Expect During Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#references\">Referencias<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-knee-replacement\" style=\"color: #000000;\">1. What Is Knee Replacement?<\/h2>\n<p>Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly called knee replacement, is a surgical procedure in which damaged cartilage and bone in the knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial implant components that replicate the smooth, gliding surfaces of a healthy knee (Konnyu et al., 2023a). The procedure relieves severe pain,<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4084\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_58_22-PM-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_58_22-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_58_22-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_58_22-PM-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-03_58_22-PM.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> restores mobility, and significantly improves quality of life in people with end-stage knee disease.<\/p>\n<p>Knee replacement is among the most frequently performed elective surgical procedures in the United States. Procedure volume is projected to grow to nearly 3.5 million annually by 2030, driven by an aging population and rising prevalence of knee osteoarthritis \u2014 with the greatest growth occurring in patients under 65 years of age (Konnyu et al., 2023a). Despite being highly successful, between 10% and 30% of patients report suboptimal outcomes after TKA, making skilled rehabilitation essential to achieving the best possible result (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/p>\n<p>Rehabilitation after knee replacement requires a coordinated team effort. Physical therapists lead exercise-based recovery, occupational therapists address <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/activities-of-daily-living\/\">daily living function<\/a> and home safety, and speech-language pathologists contribute when cognitive or communication factors affect rehabilitation participation. Together, this multidisciplinary approach drives both short-term and long-term outcomes (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Kim et al., 2026).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knee replacement is one of the most common and successful elective surgeries performed \u2014 and rehabilitation is what determines how well and how quickly you recover (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Between 10% and 30% of people report outcomes below their expectations after TKA \u2014 early, consistent engagement in PT and OT significantly reduces that risk (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>The surgery removes pain from a worn-out joint, but the muscles around the knee still need to be rebuilt through exercise and rehabilitation \u2014 this takes months, not weeks (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TKA is one of the highest-volume elective surgical procedures in healthcare, with 650,000+ performed annually in the US, projected to reach 3.5 million by 2030 (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>A systematic review of 53 RCTs found that various post-TKA rehabilitation programs produce comparable improvements in pain, range of motion, and ADLs \u2014 supporting individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation planning (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Between 10\u201330% of TKA patients report suboptimal outcomes; identifying and targeting at-risk patients for enhanced prehabilitation and rehabilitation is a clinical priority (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-needs-knee-replacement\" style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Who Needs Knee Replacement?<\/h2>\n<p>Knee replacement is recommended for people with severe knee pain and functional limitation that has not responded adequately to conservative management, including physical therapy, medications, activity modification, weight management, and injections. The most common reason for TKA is osteoarthritis, which causes progressive cartilage loss, bone-on-bone pain, stiffness, and loss of function that significantly limits daily activities and quality of life (Konnyu et al., 2023a). For more on OA management before surgery becomes necessary, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/osteoarthritis-physical-therapy-occupational-therapy\/\">Osteoartritis<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Other reasons for knee replacement include rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis from prior knee injury or fracture, and other conditions that destroy joint cartilage. Knee replacement is typically considered when pain is severe and constant, significantly limiting walking, stair climbing, rising from a chair, and sleep. The decision is made jointly by the patient and their orthopaedic surgeon based on symptoms, imaging findings, and overall health (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/p>\n<p>People with neurological conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/\">esclerosis m\u00faltiple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/parkinson-disease\/\">enfermedad de Parkinson<\/a>, o <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/stroke-recovery-rehabilitation\/\">ataque<\/a> history who require knee replacement present additional rehabilitation complexity. OT and PT play heightened roles in these populations, integrating knee replacement recovery with management of the underlying neurological condition (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Kim et al., 2026).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knee replacement is typically recommended after conservative treatments \u2014 including physical therapy, medications, and injections \u2014 have been tried and are no longer providing adequate relief (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Age alone is not the determining factor \u2014 the key consideration is whether knee disease is significantly limiting your function and quality of life (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>If you have another health condition affecting your movement or thinking, let your rehabilitation team know \u2014 OT and PT have specific strategies to support complex recoveries (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Osteoarthritis is the primary indication for TKA, but patients with neurological comorbidities (stroke, PD, MS) require integrated rehabilitation plans that address both knee recovery and the underlying condition (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Pre-surgical conservative management through PT and OT should be optimized before TKA referral; functional outcomes are better when patients enter surgery with stronger baseline muscle function (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>Refer patients with complex ADL, home environment, or cognitive concerns to OT pre-surgically \u2014 early identification of barriers to safe discharge reduces hospital length of stay (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types-of-surgery\" style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Types of Knee Replacement Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the type of knee replacement helps patients, families, and rehabilitation providers plan the appropriate rehabilitation approach and precautions. The most common procedure is total knee arthroplasty (TKA), in which both the femoral (thigh bone) and tibial (shin bone) joint surfaces are replaced, along with the undersurface of the kneecap in many cases. A partial knee replacement (unicompartmental arthroplasty) replaces only the most damaged compartment of the knee and is appropriate for a smaller subset of patients with disease confined to one part of the joint (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/p>\n<p>The vast majority of TKA procedures do not impose strict joint precautions equivalent to posterior <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/hip-replacement\/\">hip replacement<\/a>, but patients are guided through specific early movement restrictions and activity progressions by their surgical and rehabilitation team. Weight-bearing status after TKA is typically full weight-bearing as tolerated from day one, which supports earlier mobilization and functional recovery compared to hip replacement (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Jia et al., 2024).<\/p>\n<p>Rehabilitation protocols vary by surgeon, institution, and individual patient factors. OT and PT must clarify the specific postoperative plan with the surgical team before beginning rehabilitation, as exercise parameters, activity restrictions, and expected milestones differ across programs (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/hip-replacement\/\">hip replacement<\/a>, knee replacement does not typically involve strict joint precautions \u2014 but your surgeon and PT will give you specific activity guidelines for the early recovery period (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Most people are allowed to put full weight through the leg from day one after TKA, which helps start recovery quickly (Jia et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>A partial knee replacement has a shorter recovery than a total replacement \u2014 your rehabilitation team will adjust the program based on which type you had (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continuous passive motion (CPM) after TKA does not produce significant improvements in range of motion or patient satisfaction compared to physical therapy alone, and significantly increases length of stay and hospitalization costs \u2014 CPM is not routinely recommended (Jia et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Early weight-bearing as tolerated is standard after TKA and facilitates faster functional recovery; rehabilitation programs should build on this from the first postoperative day (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation protocols should be individualized based on surgical approach, implant type, comorbidities, and patient goals (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prehabilitation\" style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Prehabilitation: Getting Ready for Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Prehabilitation refers to rehabilitation interventions \u2014 exercise, education, or both \u2014 initiated before knee replacement surgery with the goal of improving preoperative fitness and optimizing postoperative recovery<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4086\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_03_14-PM-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_03_14-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_03_14-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_03_14-PM-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_03_14-PM.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> (Konnyu et al., 2023b). Evidence consistently shows that patients who enter TKA surgery in better physical condition recover faster and with fewer complications than those who do not (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/p>\n<p>A systematic review of 13 TKA RCTs found that prehabilitation may improve postoperative strength and reduce length of hospital stay, although heterogeneity across programs limits definitive conclusions for pain and range of motion outcomes (Konnyu et al., 2023b). A separate overview of systematic reviews confirmed that structured prehabilitation before THA and TKA reduces complication rates and improves objective and subjective postoperative outcomes, with effects generally confined to the first 6 months after surgery (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/p>\n<p>Occupational therapy contributes to prehabilitation by assessing the <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/home-modification-safety\/\">home environment<\/a> before surgery, arranging adaptive equipment, and educating patients on what daily activities will look like during recovery. Physical therapy contributes targeted strengthening of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip muscles that drive postoperative functional recovery. Even a 4 to 6 week structured prehabilitation program before elective TKA produces clinically meaningful benefits (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doing exercise before your surgery \u2014 even for 4 to 6 weeks \u2014 helps you recover faster and with fewer complications afterward (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>Prehabilitation is not just for young or fit patients \u2014 it benefits people across all fitness levels, especially those who have been less active due to knee pain (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>Ask your surgical team for a prehabilitation referral when your surgery is scheduled \u2014 starting before you need it is the whole point (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A systematic review of 13 TKA RCTs found prehabilitation may improve postoperative strength and reduce length of stay, with low-strength evidence for equivalence in pain, range of motion, and ADLs (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>An overview of systematic reviews confirmed prehabilitation reduces complication rates and improves objective and subjective outcomes after TKA, with effects strongest in the first 6 months postoperatively (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>Pre-surgical OT assessment for home preparation and adaptive equipment provision reduces post-discharge complications and improves patient confidence \u2014 this should be standard for all elective TKA patients (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 5 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rehab-team\" style=\"color: #000000;\">5. Who Provides Knee Replacement Rehabilitation?<\/h2>\n<p>Knee replacement rehabilitation is delivered by a multidisciplinary team whose roles overlap and complement each other across the surgical episode of care (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Kim et al., 2026):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terapia ocupacional (TO):<\/strong> ADL training, adaptive equipment, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/home-modification-safety\/\">home safety assessment<\/a>, return to meaningful activities, and functional discharge planning (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fisioterapia (FT):<\/strong> Exercise prescription, strengthening, gait training, range of motion, manual therapy, balance, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/fall-prevention\/\">fall prevention<\/a>, and functional mobility (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logopedia (SLP):<\/strong> Cognitive-communication support for patients whose memory, attention, or communication difficulties affect their ability to follow rehabilitation instructions or adhere to home exercise programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orthopaedic surgeon:<\/strong> Surgical decision-making, implant selection, postoperative medical management, and long-term follow-up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enfermer\u00eda:<\/strong> Immediate postoperative wound care, pain management, medication administration, and early mobility support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trabajo social:<\/strong> Discharge planning, home care coordination, equipment funding, and community support services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will likely work with both an OT and a PT after knee replacement \u2014 they have different but complementary roles, and both are important to a full recovery (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>If you have trouble remembering instructions, following multi-step directions, or communicating with your care team, let them know \u2014 an SLP can help bridge that gap and support your rehabilitation participation.<\/li>\n<li>Social work can help arrange home care, equipment funding, and transport for follow-up appointments \u2014 do not hesitate to ask about these services before discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OT involvement in TKA rehabilitation is supported by systematic review evidence for reducing hospital length of stay and supporting functional ADL outcomes \u2014 OT should be integrated into TKA care pathways as a standard component, not an optional add-on (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>SLP referral is indicated when cognitive-communication barriers (attention, memory, executive function, language) limit a patient&#8217;s ability to learn, follow, and self-manage a home exercise program \u2014 this is especially relevant for older adults or those with neurological comorbidities.<\/li>\n<li>A systematic review of 53 RCTs confirmed that diverse TKA rehabilitation programs do not differ significantly in harm outcomes, supporting flexible, patient-centered program design (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 6 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ot-role\" style=\"color: #000000;\">6. Occupational Therapy After Knee Replacement<\/h2>\n<p>Occupational therapy after knee replacement focuses on ensuring that patients can safely perform their daily activities while the knee heals, and on supporting a full return to meaningful occupations \u2014 work, caregiving, recreation, and community participation \u2014 as recovery progresses (Kim et al., 2026). A systematic review of international evidence on OT interventions for TKR found relatively strong evidence that OT contributes to reductions in hospital length of stay, with OT-inclusive rehabilitation pathways supporting safer and more timely discharge (Kim et al., 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Key OT interventions after knee replacement include <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/activities-of-daily-living\/\">activities of daily living (ADL)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3930\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-28-2026-02_07_16-PM-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-28-2026-02_07_16-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-28-2026-02_07_16-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-28-2026-02_07_16-PM-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-28-2026-02_07_16-PM.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/a> training, adaptive equipment prescription, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/home-modification-safety\/\">home assessment and modification<\/a>, energy conservation, transfer training, and return-to-work or return-to-driving planning (Kim et al., 2026). OTs address practical barriers that PT cannot address alone \u2014 including bathroom safety, kitchen access, getting in and out of a car, managing stairs, and returning to caregiving roles (Kim et al., 2026). See the <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/activities-of-daily-living\/\">ADLs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/bathing-shower-safety\/\">Seguridad en el ba\u00f1o y la ducha<\/a> pages for related guidance.<\/p>\n<p>For patients with pre-existing conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi\/\">lesi\u00f3n cerebral traum\u00e1tica<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/dementia-and-alzheimers\/\">demencia<\/a>, o <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/cognitive-rehabilitation-brain-health\/\">cognitive impairment<\/a>, OT also addresses the cognitive demands of managing a home exercise program, pain medication schedules, and wound care safely and independently (Kim et al., 2026).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An OT will help you figure out how to dress, shower, use the toilet, cook, and get around your home safely while your knee is healing (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>OT can recommend and train you on adaptive equipment \u2014 such as a raised toilet seat, shower chair, reacher, and long-handled tools \u2014 that make daily activities manageable and safe during recovery (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>If possible, have your OT assess your home before surgery. Getting equipment in place and hazards removed before you return home makes the first days of recovery significantly safer (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A systematic review of international evidence found OT contributes to reduced hospital length of stay after TKR, with OT-inclusive rehabilitation pathways supporting safer discharge (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>OT pre-surgical home assessment and adaptive equipment education reduces post-discharge complications and improves patient confidence \u2014 particularly important given the trend toward same-day and short-stay TKA (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>OT referral should be standard for all TKA patients, not reserved for those with identified deficits. Proactive OT involvement before and after surgery improves functional discharge outcomes (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 7 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pt-role\" style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement<\/h2>\n<p>Physical therapy is the cornerstone of TKA rehabilitation, addressing the significant muscle weakness, range of motion deficits, gait dysfunction, and pain that persist after surgery. A systematic review of 53 RCTs confirmed that structured rehabilitation programs produce meaningful improvements<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4089\" src=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_17_44-PM-300x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_17_44-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_17_44-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_17_44-PM-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-04_17_44-PM.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> in pain, range of motion, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/activities-of-daily-living\/\">activities of daily living<\/a> after total knee arthroplasty (Konnyu et al., 2023a). PT begins on the day of or day after surgery and continues across inpatient, home, and outpatient settings.<\/p>\n<p>Resistance training is a central component of TKA rehabilitation. A systematic review and meta-analysis found that resistance training significantly improves pain (SMD: 0.84), muscle strength (SMD: 1.03), self-reported function (SMD: 1.58), and performance-based function (SMD: 0.74) in TKA patients, with particularly strong effects when implemented as a standalone intervention or for durations under 12 weeks (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025). Lower-limb active resistance exercise also significantly improves walking speed, Timed Up and Go performance, knee flexion and extension power, and pain intensity compared to conventional rehabilitation (Wei et al., 2024).<\/p>\n<p>Manual therapy after TKA addresses postoperative pain and joint stiffness through mobilization and soft tissue techniques, and is a useful component of a multimodal rehabilitation program alongside exercise (Sahni et al., 2025). For patients at elevated fall risk, PT integrates <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/fall-prevention\/\">fall prevention<\/a> strategies including balance training, walking aid progression, and stair training. For patients with <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/back-pain\/\">dolor de espalda<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/osteoarthritis-physical-therapy-occupational-therapy\/\">osteoartritis<\/a> in other joints, or <a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/hip-replacement\/\">prior hip replacement<\/a>, PT must account for these comorbidities when designing the program.<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resistance exercises are the most effective rehabilitation strategy after knee replacement for improving pain, strength, and function \u2014 your PT will design a progressive program tailored to your recovery stage (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<li>Your home exercise program is where most of your recovery happens \u2014 doing your exercises daily is more important than any single clinic visit (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Manual therapy from your PT \u2014 hands-on joint mobilization and soft tissue work \u2014 can significantly reduce knee pain and stiffness in the weeks after surgery (Sahni et al., 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resistance training significantly improves pain (SMD: 0.84), muscle strength (SMD: 1.03), self-reported function (SMD: 1.58), and performance-based function (SMD: 0.74) in TKA patients \u2014 resistance training should be the primary modality in post-TKA PT programs (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<li>Lower-limb active resistance exercise significantly improves walking speed and TUG performance compared to conventional rehabilitation in TKA patients across 14 RCTs with approximately 880 participants (Wei et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Manual therapy is a useful adjunct to exercise in post-TKA rehabilitation for pain management; a multimodal PT program combining exercise and manual therapy is preferable to either alone (Sahni et al., 2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 8 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"telerehab\" style=\"color: #000000;\">8. Telerehabilitation After Knee Replacement<\/h2>\n<p>Telerehabilitation \u2014 rehabilitation delivered via videoconference, digital platforms, or remote monitoring \u2014 is an evidence-supported alternative to in-person rehabilitation after knee replacement, with important implications for access, compliance, and cost (Tsang et al., 2024). Geographic barriers, transportation limitations, early postoperative mobility restrictions, and the shift toward shorter hospital stays have all increased demand for remote rehabilitation options after TKA.<\/p>\n<p>A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCTs involving 1,825 patients confirmed that telerehabilitation produces comparable improvements in pain and functional outcomes to conventional in-person rehabilitation after total knee replacement, with no significant difference in standardized mean difference for pain or physical function (Tsang et al., 2024). Telerehabilitation also significantly reduces hospital resource utilization and costs compared to in-person rehabilitation (Tsang et al., 2024). A separate systematic review confirmed equivalent outcomes between outpatient and home-based rehabilitation programs after knee arthroplasty across range of motion, knee scores, and functional outcomes (Zhao et al., 2023).<\/p>\n<p>Occupational therapy via telehealth can support home exercise program coaching, adaptive equipment guidance, and functional activity problem-solving for patients who cannot attend in person. Physical therapy via telehealth can deliver exercise instruction, movement analysis, and progressive program updates. For patients with limited technological literacy \u2014 especially older adults \u2014 OT support with device setup and digital navigation may be needed before telerehabilitation begins (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/p>\n<p><!-- PATIENTS & FAMILIES BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e2.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe2\"> Para pacientes y familias<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research confirms that telerehabilitation after knee replacement produces equivalent outcomes to in-person rehabilitation \u2014 if getting to a clinic is difficult, remote therapy is a real and effective option (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Telerehabilitation significantly reduces travel burden and healthcare costs without compromising your recovery (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Whether you do outpatient or home-based rehabilitation, outcomes are similar \u2014 what matters most is consistency and following your home exercise program (Zhao et al., 2023).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CLINICIANS BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; border: 2px solid #7B1FA2; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe3\"> Para profesionales cl\u00ednicos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A meta-analysis of 11 RCTs (1,825 patients) found telerehabilitation produces equivalent pain and functional outcomes to in-person rehabilitation after TKR, with significantly lower hospital resource utilization (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient and home-based rehabilitation produce no clinically significant differences in ROM, knee scores, or functional outcomes after knee arthroplasty \u2014 rehabilitation setting should be determined by patient access, preference, and support (Zhao et al., 2023).<\/li>\n<li>Telerehabilitation is most appropriate for follow-up sessions and home program progression; initial assessment and early postoperative management benefit from in-person contact, particularly for gait training and manual therapy (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 9 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recovery-timeline\" style=\"color: #000000;\">9. What to Expect During Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Knee replacement recovery follows a broadly predictable timeline, though individual variation is significant based on age, preoperative function, fitness, comorbidities, and engagement with rehabilitation (Konnyu et al., 2023a). Active participation in rehabilitation is the single strongest modifiable predictor of outcome.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ddeeff; border: 2px solid #2E74B5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f536.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\"> Hospital Stay (typically 1\u20132 days)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PT begins walking with a walking aid on the day of or day after surgery \u2014 early mobilization reduces complications (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>OT provides ADL training, adaptive equipment instruction, and discharge planning before you leave hospital (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Pain is managed with a multimodal approach including nerve blocks, anti-inflammatories, and as-needed opioids.<\/li>\n<li>Discharge home or to a short-term rehabilitation facility is determined by support, home environment, and functional status (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f536.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\">&nbsp;First 6 Weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swelling, bruising, and pain gradually reduce \u2014 icing and elevation help manage this (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>PT focuses on range of motion, quadriceps activation, walking progression, and stair training (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<li>OT supports safe performance of dressing, bathing, and household tasks with a healing knee (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Home exercise compliance during this period is a key predictor of 3-month outcomes (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ddeeff; border: 2px solid #2E74B5; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f536.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\">&nbsp; 6 Weeks to 3 Months&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PT progresses to more demanding resistance training, functional exercise, and community mobility (Lim &amp; Kim, 2025; Wei et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<li>Most people return to driving, light work, and community activities during this period (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Residual stiffness or swelling should be discussed with the surgical team and PT (Jia et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f536.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\"> 3 to 12 Months<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continued strength and functional gains \u2014 full recovery typically takes 6 to 12 months (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Adapted physical activity programs designed for post-TKA patients improve quality of life and function when continued 6 months after surgery (Zinno et al., 2025).<\/li>\n<li>Return to recreational activities and sport for appropriate patients with PT guidance (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 10 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- REFERRAL BOX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #D4A017; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<h3 id=\"referral\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cb.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccb\"> When to Request OT, PT, or SLP Referral<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Consulte a un terapeuta ocupacional (TO) cuando:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surgery is scheduled \u2014 pre-surgical OT home assessment and adaptive equipment preparation improves discharge safety (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>The patient is being discharged home and daily activity management, safety, or equipment needs have not been addressed (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>ADL performance \u2014 dressing, bathing, toileting, transfers \u2014 is limited by the healing knee (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive, behavioural, or complex social factors may affect safe self-management at home after discharge (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Return to work, driving, or caregiving roles requires functional assessment and adaptive planning (Kim et al., 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Consulte a un fisioterapeuta cuando:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surgery is scheduled \u2014 prehabilitation PT improves postoperative strength and reduces hospital stay (Konnyu et al., 2023b).<\/li>\n<li>The patient is mobilizing after TKA \u2014 PT begins day of or day after surgery in hospital (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>Range of motion, strength, gait, balance, or functional mobility are impaired \u2014 the standard indication for post-TKA PT (Konnyu et al., 2023a; Lim &amp; Kim, 2025).<\/li>\n<li>Fall risk is present \u2014 PT addresses balance, walking aid progression, and fall prevention (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>In-person attendance is difficult \u2014 telerehabilitation is an evidence-supported equivalent option (Tsang et al., 2024).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Consulte con un logopeda cuando:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cognitive-communication barriers limit the patient&#8217;s ability to learn or follow a home exercise program \u2014 supporting adherence is a key outcome predictor (Konnyu et al., 2023a).<\/li>\n<li>The patient has a neurological comorbidity (TBI, stroke, dementia, PD) affecting rehabilitation participation and communication with the care team.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/dysphagia\/\">Disfagia<\/a> or swallowing concerns are present in the perioperative period requiring SLP assessment and management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 11 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- ALSO SEE --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000;\">Ver tambi\u00e9n<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/hip-replacement\/\">Reemplazo de cadera y recuperaci\u00f3n<\/a> \u2014 Complementary page covering prehabilitation, hip precautions, OT, and PT after THA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/osteoarthritis-physical-therapy-occupational-therapy\/\">Osteoartritis<\/a> \u2014 Conservative OT and PT management of knee OA before surgery becomes necessary<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/fall-prevention\/\">Prevenci\u00f3n de ca\u00eddas<\/a> \u2014 Balance assessment and exercise programs for patients with elevated fall risk after TKA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/activities-of-daily-living\/\">Actividades de la vida diaria (AVD)<\/a> \u2014 Adaptive strategies and equipment for daily independence during recovery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/bathing-shower-safety\/\">Seguridad en el ba\u00f1o y la ducha<\/a> \u2014 Adaptive equipment and OT strategies for safe bathing during recovery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/back-pain\/\">Dolor de espalda<\/a> \u2014 Often co-occurring with knee OA; OT and PT management overlap significantly<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/home-modification-safety\/\">Modificaciones y seguridad en el hogar<\/a> \u2014 Room-by-room safety assessment and modifications to support recovery at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- REFERENCES --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"references\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Referencias<\/h2>\n<p>Jia, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Xu, C., &amp; Liu, W. (2024). Efficacy and safety of continuous passive motion and physical therapy in recovery from knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <em>Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19<\/em>, 68. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13018-024-04536-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13018-024-04536-y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kim, J. A., Ha, S.-K., &amp; Jung, M.-Y. (2026). A systematic review of international evidence to inform occupational therapy practice guidelines for total knee replacement in the Korean health system. <em>Occupational Therapy International, 2026<\/em>, 5583913. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/oti\/5583913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/oti\/5583913<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Konnyu, K. J., Thoma, L. M., Cao, W., Aaron, R. K., Panagiotou, O. A., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Balk, E. M., &amp; Pinto, D. (2023a). Rehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. <em>American Journal of Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation, 102<\/em>(1), 19\u201333. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/PHM.0000000000002008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/PHM.0000000000002008<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Konnyu, K. J., Thoma, L. M., Cao, W., Aaron, R. K., Panagiotou, O. A., Bhuma, M. R., Adam, G. P., Pinto, D., &amp; Balk, E. M. (2023b). Prehabilitation for total knee or total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review. <em>American Journal of Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation, 102<\/em>(1), 1\u201310. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/PHM.0000000000002006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/PHM.0000000000002006<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lim, J., &amp; Kim, B. (2025). Effects of resistance training on pain, muscle strength, and function in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <em>Revista de Medicina Cl\u00ednica, 14<\/em>(14), 4979. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jcm14144979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jcm14144979<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sahni, S., Fares, J. E., &amp; Jordan, H. (2025). Manual therapy in post-operative knee management: A systematic review of effects on pain in total knee replacement (TKR) patients. <em>Cureus, 17<\/em>(9), e92734. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.92734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.92734<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tsang, M. P., Man, G. C. W., Xin, H., Chong, Y. C., Ong, M. T.-Y., &amp; Yung, P. S.-H. (2024). The effectiveness of telerehabilitation in patients after total knee replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. <em>Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 30<\/em>(5), 795\u2013808. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1357633X221097469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1357633X221097469<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wei, G., Shang, Z., Li, Y., Wu, Y., &amp; Zhang, L. (2024). Effects of lower-limb active resistance exercise on mobility, physical function, knee strength and pain intensity in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <em>BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25<\/em>, 730. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12891-024-07845-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12891-024-07845-9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zhao, B., Liu, H., Du, K., Zhou, W., &amp; Li, Y. (2023). Effectiveness and safety of outpatient rehabilitation versus home-based rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <em>Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 18<\/em>, 704. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13018-023-04160-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s13018-023-04160-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zinno, R., Pinelli, E., Barone, G., Dallari, D., Scoppolini Massini, M., &amp; Bragonzoni, L. (2025). Effectiveness of adapted physical activity on quality of life of patients with knee and hip replacement: A randomized pilot study. <em>Healthcare, 13<\/em>(18), 2333. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/healthcare13182333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/healthcare13182333<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #555; margin-top: 32px;\">\u00a9 TherapyTopics.com \u2014 Toda la informaci\u00f3n se proporciona \u00fanicamente con fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento m\u00e9dico ni terap\u00e9utico. 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