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Total knee replacement outcomes are strongly influenced by the strength you bring into surgery. Quadriceps strength beforehand is one of the better predictors of function afterward, which is why preparation matters as much as it does. After surgery, the first six weeks largely set the range of movement you are likely to keep, and quadriceps weakness is the main limiter of walking and stair function in the first year. Most people walk with support within days and continue making gains for up to a year, though every surgeon's protocol differs. At Peak Movement in Cape Town, an expert team of physiotherapists and biokineticists will measure your current knee strength and range, identify the quadriceps, glute and calf weakness that slows recovery, and build the preparation your surgery date allows for. Does prehab before knee replacement help? Yes. Better quadriceps strength going in is associated with better function afterward. How long is recovery from a knee replacement? Most people walk with support within days and see continued gains for up to a year. When can I drive again? Commonly four to six weeks, depending on which knee and your surgeon's guidance. Book your first session at 94 Strand Street, Cape Town, or call 067 369 0593. This runs alongside the care of your surgical team. Always follow the instructions of your surgeon and hospital.
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