During Week 5 & 6 of the Total Knee Replacement Made Simple course, we will focus on guiding you through the process of gradually returning to your daily activities post-surgery. This week is crucial in helping you regain your strength and mobility, while also preventing any setbacks in your recovery journey.

In the book, wel cover important topics such as setting realistic goals for your daily activities, incorporating proper rest periods into your routine, and slowly increasing your physical activity level. In this video, you'll find complementary exercises to help improve your strength and confidence as you perform more challenging movements such as lateral stepping and balance exercises. By the end of week 5 and 6, you should feel more confident in your ability to perform everyday tasks with your new knee and have a better understanding of how to continue progressing towards full recovery.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Setting realistic goals for daily activities
• Incorporating rest periods into your routine
• Gradually increasing physical activity level

This post-operative routine should be reviewed by your physical therapist or orthopedic surgeon before performing. This is not a substitute for your ongoing physical therapy. This postoperative routine serves as an example of what someone may expect to perform during the first 6 weeks following a total knee replacement. The recovery process following a total knee replacement may be unique for everyone, so follow your PT or physician's recommendations over the material presented in this course.