Knee Replacement
Whether you’re in need of physical therapy, knee surgery or total knee replacement surgery, Mercy Orthopedics can provide you with superior care:
Knee Replacement Exercise and Self-Care After Surgery Videos:
Do not start an exercise program without first consulting with your surgeon or physical therapist.
Regular exercise is important as it helps to restore strength and mobility to your knee, as well as help you make a gradual return to everyday activities. The following exercise program may be started now and continued until your surgery, as well as after your surgery to assist in your recovery.
If surgery is scheduled, please share this video with your care partner, family or friends so they can support you as well. If questions arise once you have viewed the videos, please feel free to call us at (319) 398-6211 and ask to speak with a nurse who can help answer your questions.
Daily Activities
Knee Exercises & Waterproofing for Bathing
Patients Feel Relief in Joints After Years of Pain
Feeling your body’s aches and pains can be deemed normal as we age. But, what if your pain isn’t “normal”?
Sarah Harris was struggling to do normal activities before her total left knee replacement in March 2022. She had difficulty going up and down the stairs; getting in and out of a car; and experienced pain after activities. As time went on, her pain and instability became too much to handle. Read more.
