Orthopedic Surgery Post-Operative Recovery

Recovery from any orthopedic surgery often requires work on your part. You want to ensure it heals correctly, and you may need physical therapy. Learn how to make the most of the healing process.
young physical therapist helping a male client
Physical Therapy After a Total Knee Replacement
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Photo of PT working with a man's knee.
Patella Lateral Release Surgery Rehab Protocol
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Photo of an athlete doing a box jump.
Physical Therapy Protocol After ACL Surgery
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Woman hopping on road
Single Leg Hop Test to Determine Your Return to Sports
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
woman on stationary bike with physical therapist giving advice
Physical Therapy After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.
Residual Limb After Amputation
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
older woman visiting female doctor
Joint Replacement Coach to Help Someone Through Surgery
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Hip prosthesis,x-ray
Exercises and Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Woman suffering from shoulder pain
Post Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
an older couple riding bicycles
Cycling With a Knee Replacement
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.
Desentization Exercises After Limb Amputation
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Use prone hanging to increase knee extension range of motion.
Get Full Knee Extension With the Prone Hang Exercise
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
a woman performing back bridge stretching exercise
Gluteal Sets for Strong Hips
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Woman suffering from shoulder pain, France
Isometric Shoulder Exercises
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Woman walking with a walker
Knee Replacement Surgery: Recovery
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Physiotherapist Helping Patient While Exercising
Rehabilitate Your ACL With These Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Knee brace on patient after ACL surgery
ACL Surgery: Recovery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A man and woman using training in a field using isometrics.
Isometric Exercise in Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Straight Leg Raise with Full Resistance
Straight Leg Raising Exercises After Knee Surgery
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
You may encounter a physical therapist after your total hip replacement.
Physical Therapy After Total Hip Replacement
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Physical therapist working on knee
Week-by-Week Rehab Protocol for Total Knee Replacement
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
rotator cuff rehab
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
A woman in physical therapy
Post-Operative Exercises After Hip Replacement
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD