02/06/2026
“If your surgeon doesn’t tell you this one thing before Knee Replacement, ask about it…”
And that one thing is: **PREHAB.**
Most patients spend weeks preparing for the surgery date, arranging hospital admissions, and buying walking aids. But very few prepare their body for the surgery itself.
Prehabilitation (Prehab) is the physiotherapy and exercise program done BEFORE knee replacement surgery, and it can make a huge difference in your recovery afterwards.
Why is prehab so important?
✅ Improves quadriceps strength before surgery
✅ Reduces muscle loss after surgery
✅ Improves knee movement and flexibility
✅ Helps patients understand post-operative exercises in advance
✅ Makes walking easier after surgery
✅ Builds confidence and reduces fear of movement
✅ Can lead to faster recovery and better functional outcomes
Think of it this way:
You wouldn’t prepare for a marathon by staying inactive until race day.
Similarly, preparing your body before knee replacement gives you a stronger foundation for recovery after surgery.
Patients who enter surgery with better muscle strength, better mobility, and a clear understanding of rehabilitation often find it easier to regain knee movement, improve walking, and return to daily activities.
Prehab may include:
✔️ Quadriceps strengthening
✔️ Straight leg raises
✔️ Knee extension exercises
✔️ Knee bending exercises
✔️ Hip strengthening
✔️ Gait training
✔️ Stair practice
✔️ Education regarding post-operative expectations
The surgery replaces the joint.
The rehabilitation restores the function.
And prehab prepares you for both.
If you are planning a knee replacement in the coming weeks or months, don’t wait until after surgery to start working on your recovery.
Start preparing before the operation and give yourself the best chance of a smoother and stronger comeback.
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