Your Path to Recovery After Total Knee Replacement
Recovering from a Total Knee Replacement requires expert guidance, consistency, and the right physiotherapy support. At Narrow Gate Physiotherapy, we help you regain strength, mobility, and independence after knee replacement surgery through personalised, evidence-based care.
Our experienced physiotherapists support you both before and after surgery, ensuring the best possible outcome from your procedure.
What Is a Total Knee Replacement?
A Total Knee Replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing damaged knee joint surfaces with artificial components. This procedure reduces pain caused by arthritis or joint degeneration and improves overall function.
While surgery addresses joint damage, physiotherapy is essential to restore movement, strength, and confidence after the operation.
Why Physiotherapy Is Critical for Knee Replacement Recovery
Physiotherapy helps:
- Reduce pain and swelling
- Restore knee range of motion
- Improve walking ability
- Build strength and endurance
- Prevent complications
Without structured rehabilitation, recovery can be slower and less effective.
Pre-Surgery Physiotherapy (Prehabilitation)
Preparing your body before surgery improves post-operative outcomes. Pre-surgery physiotherapy includes:
- Education about recovery expectations
- Strengthening muscles around the knee and hip
- Improving flexibility and circulation
Patients who complete prehabilitation often recover faster and more confidently.
Post-Surgery Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
Early Movement and Pain Management
We focus on gentle movement, swelling control, and pain reduction using techniques such as ice therapy, manual therapy, and electrical stimulation.
Strength and Mobility Progression
As healing progresses, your physiotherapist introduces strengthening exercises, balance training, and walking retraining to restore independence.
Functional Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation targets real-life movements such as climbing stairs, standing from chairs, and returning to daily activities.
Training with Walking Aids
If you require crutches or a walker, we ensure safe use and correct technique to reduce fall risk and promote confidence.
Why Choose Narrow Gate Physiotherapy?
At Narrow Gate Physiotherapy, your recovery plan is tailored to your needs, goals, and lifestyle. We offer complimentary consultations to help you understand your rehabilitation options.
📞 Contact us today to start your recovery journey with confidence.
You can make a booking online or call us on 0478 260 200. For a limited time, we have free discovery sessions where you get assessed by our physiotherapists and given an outline of how we can help you to have full confidence in working with us. We also offer promotions that include discounted initial sessions to incentivise getting started with your rehabilitation journey.