Watercolor illustration of a person recovering from knee replacement at home, reading in an armchair by a sunny window with both legs resting on an ottoman and a healed incision scar on the knee

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Plain-language guides from a physical therapist for recovering from knee replacement at home.

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Watercolor illustration of heel slides in bed after knee replacement: lying back on pillows with the knee bent and a socked heel gliding on a slide board on the mattress
Exercises

Heel Slides in Bed After Knee Replacement: The First 2 Weeks After Surgery

Bed-based heel slides are the first real exercise after a total knee replacement. Here's how to do them well in weeks 1–2 β€” and how to beat mattress friction.

Exercises

Heel Slides in Bed After Knee Replacement: The First 2 Weeks After Surgery

Bed-based heel slides are the first real exercise after a total knee replacement. Here's how to do them well in weeks 1–2 β€” and how to beat mattress friction.

Exercises

A Physical Therapist's Guide to Getting Your Knee to Bend Again After Replacement

A DPT explains why heel slides are the key to regaining your knee bend after replacement β€” how to do them right, and the simple fix that makes them hurt...

Exercises

A Physical Therapist's Guide to Getting Your Knee to Bend Again After Replacement

A DPT explains why heel slides are the key to regaining your knee bend after replacement β€” how to do them right, and the simple fix that makes them hurt...

Heel slide board, KneEXT foam heel prop and stretch strap resting on a wood floor beside a recliner in morning light
Equipment Guide

Complete Guide to Knee Replacement Recovery Equipment

βœ“ DPT-Verified Guide Dr. Joe Armeli, DPT Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Joe Armeli, DPT Β· Medically reviewed September 14, 2026 Β· Last updated September 19, 2026 After a...

Equipment Guide

Complete Guide to Knee Replacement Recovery Equipment

βœ“ DPT-Verified Guide Dr. Joe Armeli, DPT Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Joe Armeli, DPT Β· Medically reviewed September 14, 2026 Β· Last updated September 19, 2026 After a...