Preoperative Physical Therapy & Examination
for Total Knee Replacement
Prior to your scheduled knee surgery, you will be instructed by our physical therapist for a preoperative examination and preoperative treatment/intervention plan. One purpose of this visit is to get a baseline of information including the location and severity of your pain, your functional abilities, your strength, the available range of motion of each knee, and your breathing pattern. An assessment will be made of any needs you may have at home (e.g., equipment, safety adaptations) after surgery.