Knee Replacement Physiotherapy in Karachi | Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Rehabilitation

Total knee replacement (TKR) can reduce long-term knee pain and improve mobility, but the best results depend on a structured rehabilitation plan. After surgery, many patients experience swelling, stiffness, reduced range of motion (ROM), weakness (especially quadriceps), and difficulty with walking, stairs, and daily activities. At Dr Rizwan Physiotherapy Home Service, we provide professional knee replacement physiotherapy in Karachi with a step-by-step program focused on restoring knee ROM, rebuilding strength, improving balance, and normalizing walking mechanics.

Most rehab programs emphasize regular exercises to restore strength and mobility, along with a gradual return to daily activities. Your rehab is always progressed according to your surgeon’s instructions and your recovery stage.

Physiotherapy After Knee Replacement in Karachi

Post-operative physiotherapy targets the main barriers to recovery after TKR: swelling control, stiffness reduction, strength rebuilding, and gait training. Early rehab commonly focuses on safe movement and exercises to help you walk more confidently and improve knee function.

• Reduce swelling and post-operative stiffness
• Restore knee bending and straightening (ROM) safely
• Rebuild quadriceps and hip strength for better support
• Improve balance and confidence in weight-bearing
• Improve walking (gait) and reduce limping
• Improve stairs, sit-to-stand, and daily functional tasks
• Support a safe return to routine activities

Common Problems After Total Knee Replacement

• Knee stiffness and reduced ROM
• Swelling and tightness around the knee
• Weak quadriceps and difficulty straightening the knee
• Pain or fear during walking and stairs
• Balance issues and reduced endurance
• Limping or abnormal walking pattern

Our Knee Replacement Physiotherapy Services

Your rehab plan is customized according to your current phase (early recovery vs strengthening phase), pain/swelling level, ROM limits, and surgeon precautions. Treatment may include:

• Swelling & pain management (positioning, pacing, safe icing guidance)
• ROM exercises to improve knee bending and straightening
• Progressive strengthening (quadriceps, hamstrings, hip/glute control)
• Balance & proprioception training for stability and confidence
• Gait training to normalize walking and reduce limping
• Stairs + functional training (sit-to-stand, transfers, daily tasks)
• Home exercise program with progression rules for long-term recovery

Walking and Mobility After Knee Replacement

Many patients use walking aids early on and gradually reduce support as strength and walking control improve. Rehab focuses on achieving a stable, non-limping walk with better knee control and endurance.