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Post‑Operative Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Surgery

Post‑Operative Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Surgery

For total knee and hip replacement, ERAS consensus recommends getting patients up and moving as early as safely possible—often within 24 hours. In a cohort of 569 TKA patients, starting PT within 24 hours reduced length of stay; starting ultra‑early (<12h) did not add further benefit beyond that window.

Sources: Acta Orthop (ERAS consensus) · J Orthop Surg Res 2024

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In‑clinic care

Hands‑on care, gait training, progressive loading, and functional milestones aligned with your surgeon’s protocol.

Tele‑rehab options

Meta‑analysis of 25 RCTs shows telerehab after TKA can match or outperform traditional care for pain, ROM, quad strength—and reduce costs.

Source: J Orthop Surg Res 2024

post operative swelling of a man's knee with surgical scar

Post‑op phases (protocol‑driven)

Phase 1: swelling/pain control, safe mobility, early ROM (per surgeon limits).
Phase 2: gait retraining, progressive loading, functional tasks (stairs, sit‑to‑stand).
Phase 3: strength & power, balance, return‑to‑work/ sport testing.

Disclaimer: Educational information only. Plans are individualized and follow your surgeon’s protocol.

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1:1 DPT care
Expert therapists who progress you safely and efficiently.

ERAS‑aligned pathways
Evidence‑based progression with early mobilization and milestone tracking.

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Blend on‑site sessions with secure tele‑check‑ins when appropriate.

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what is laser therapy?

Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. The effects of laser energy include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.

Drug Free, Surgery Free, Pain Free. Summus Laser USA Class IV therapeutic lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a photochemical reaction and therapeutic effect. Physiological effects include increased circulation, reduced inflammation, pain reduction and enhanced tissue healing. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970s and was cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005.

Due to this being new technology, it is not covered by most health insurances.

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