Knee Replacement Recovery

Force Therapeutics

FREE through some hospitals. Daily PT exercises. Connects to surgeon.

Hinge Health

FREE through Medicare Advantage. Knee program included.

Recovery timeline

• Week 1: home, walker
• Week 4: cane
• Week 6: most activities
• Month 3: 90% recovery
• Year 1: full recovery

Ice machines

$300 cooling system. Reduces swelling. Often covered by insurance.

Daily exercise

Skip and recovery doubles. Painful but essential.

Medicare covers

Surgery + 36 PT sessions. Use them all.