Jun 4, 2024 · Swimming is generally recommended as a low-impact exercise for individuals recovering from knee replacement surgery. It can help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and increase overall strength and mobility.

Clinical studies have proven the benefits of exercise in a warm water environment when recovering from knee surgery. A study by Drs. Mary Sanders and Daryl Lawson concluded that “an aquatic environment may be ideal during all phases of ACL rehabilitation post surgery.”

Jul 27, 2017 · Walking waist-deep in a pool is a simple exercise that will strengthen all your leg muscles, including those supporting the knee joint. Walking in water provides more of a muscle workout because the water offers more resistance than air.

Swimming can be a big part of your pre-surgery preparation and it can build up the muscles around your knee prior to surgery and make it easier to recover after your surgery. Check out my prior article on my pre-surgery swimming routine.

Nov 12, 2020 · Gentle initial exercises for a Total Knee Replacement in the aquatic setting. Ensure that you are cleared to use the the water by your Physician. Part 1

Aug 6, 2015 · If you have access to a pool, try this aquatic version using similar arm actions with the legs in a lunge position. You’ll notice we modified the front to back arm swing to work on a diagonal line. Not only are you creating motion at the hip, but you are stabilizing at the core.

Jun 3, 2023 · Water exercise and therapy, though, can be incorporated into a rehab routine to reduce pain and swelling while increasing the function of the joint. Some facilities make use of warm water pools but an at-home swim spa can help you benefit from aquatic exercise as you recover from total knee replacement surgery.

Apr 9, 2018 · Aquatic therapy has numerous benefits and regular aquatic training can provide you a leg up with your physical preparation before surgery and/or with your rehabilitation after surgery. Regularly performing aquatic exercises will help improve the speed of your recovery from joint replacement surgery and have you back to feeling good and doing ...

We’ll discuss a few swimming aides that were effective for me before and after surgery. Swimming is a great workout for anyone but it can be especially beneficial for people suffering knee pain and for patients rehabbing from knee surgery. I …

Apr 23, 2024 · After knee replacement, exercise can improve joint strength, flexibility, and balance. While there are general guidelines on the best exercises, it’s best to speak with your doctor about...