Total Knee Replacement - 12 Week Activity Do's Don't & Never

Physical Therapist Assistants Mike and Alex provide guidelines for activity low inpact activities that can be done following total knee replacement surgery. They also go over activities that should be avoided to limit the risk of trauma to the new knee.

Total Knee Replacement: Do’s, Don’ts & Nevers After 12 Weeks

What activities are safe after a total knee replacement? After 12 weeks, many people can return to low-impact activities like walking, biking, swimming, golf, light hiking, and dancing. However, activities with a higher risk of falling, jumping, running, or sudden direction changes may put too much stress on your new knee.

In the video above, Alex and Mike break down the do’s, don’ts, and activities to avoid after knee replacement surgery to help you stay active while protecting your knee.

Watch the video above for the full list, and always check with your surgeon before returning to an activity after knee replacement.

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