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The Importance of Physical Therapy in Joint Replacement Recovery

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Recovering from a total knee replacement is not easy. It's usually a tedious and arduous process with little to show at the outset. Rehabilitating from a TKR requires a multidisciplinary approach, and physiotherapy is integral to it. Physiotherapy may be essential for a full recovery after TKR. The process of physiotherapy: what does it entail? When a patient has had joint replacement surgery, they may participate in physiotherapy to help them regain their range of motion. Physiotherapy exercises are started on the first postoperative day, and the intensity is gradually raised until the patient fully recovers. It typically entails self-exercising at home regularly and visiting a physiotherapist once a day or once a week. You can see a Physiotherapist in a Physiotherapy Centre or have an at-home Physiotherapist come to your home regularly to carry out exercises and therapy. Without a specialist's supervision, you risk hurting your prosthetic joint if you don't execute the a

The Recovery Process After Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery.

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Knee replacement surgery has become a Minimally Invasive method during the past few years. The use of robots to help in replacement procedures is just one example of how medical technology always improves patient outcomes. While the robot is an integral part of the robotic knee replacement process, it does not replace the knee itself; rather, it serves as a guide for your surgeon while they carry out the procedure. The robot bolsters your surgeon's abilities throughout the operation, increasing the likelihood that you will be in the best possible position to make a rapid and full recovery. In that case, how long does it take to get back on your feet after a robotic knee replacement? Within a matter of hours, most patients can put weight on the joint again. But the specific time frame for resuming regular activity is contingent on factors such as age, weight, and general health of the patient. After weeks, most patients can return to normal activities like grocery shopping and mino