Quad weakness after knee replacement can persist even when pain decreases and walking improves. A major reason is arthrogenic muscle inhibition, a nervous-system response that can limit how completely the…
Strength after knee replacement cannot be judged by pain alone. Your knee may feel substantially better while your quadriceps remain weaker than your other leg. That difference can affect chair…
NMES after knee replacement may help when your quadriceps remain difficult to activate despite exercise and consistent participation in physical therapy. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation uses electrical current to produce a…
Physical therapy after knee replacement is more than a collection of exercises. It provides assessment, progression, feedback, movement training, and a plan for translating strength and motion into everyday activities.…