Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery

Physiotherapy is one of the most important parts of recovery.

A structured programme helps improve:

Stopping physiotherapy simply because pain has improved can result in weakness and limited mobility.

Can Physiotherapy Increase Pain?

It is possible to experience temporary discomfort after exercises, especially when rehabilitation progresses.

Some muscle soreness or mild temporary increase in swelling can occur as activity increases.

However, severe or progressively worsening pain is different.

If pain consistently becomes worse after exercise, speak with your physiotherapist or surgeon. Your programme may need to be adjusted.

The objective is progressive strengthening without placing excessive stress on the healing knee.

Persistent pain several months after knee replacement deserves medical evaluation, particularly if it is worsening or affecting daily activities.