Knee replacement (TKR) rehabilitation
- Exercises to improve knee bending and straightening.
- Quadriceps and hip strengthening.
- Walking with a walker, then a stick, as advised.
- Stair practice and getting up from low chairs.
Ashok Healthcare · Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation at Home in Bangalore
After a knee replacement, hip replacement, fracture or spine surgery, the right exercises at the right time make recovery safer and smoother. Ashok Healthcare's physiotherapists provide orthopaedic rehabilitation at home in Bangalore, following your surgeon's protocol from the first days after discharge.
- Rehabilitation that follows your surgeon's instructions
- Walking, stairs and daily-activity practice in your own home
- Walkers, wheelchairs and hospital beds available from our own team
What is orthopaedic rehabilitation at home?
Orthopaedic rehabilitation at home is physiotherapy given at the patient's home after bone, joint or spine surgery or injury. It aims to reduce stiffness, rebuild strength and restore safe walking and daily activities, following the surgeon's guidelines on what movement and weight-bearing are allowed. It is commonly used after knee and hip replacement, fracture surgery and spine surgery.
In the first weeks after orthopaedic surgery, travelling to a clinic can be painful and tiring. Cars, steps and waiting rooms all become obstacles. Home physiotherapy removes those barriers and lets the therapist prepare the patient for the real challenges at home: getting into bed, using the toilet, managing stairs and walking safely inside the house.
Every surgeon has a protocol, with limits on bending, weight-bearing and certain movements. Our physiotherapists follow the written discharge instructions and adjust the programme only as the surgeon allows.
Rehabilitation programmes we provide
Hip replacement (THR) and hip fracture rehabilitation
- Following hip precautions given by the surgeon.
- Safe transfers in and out of bed, chairs and the toilet.
- Walking practice and balance work, particularly for older adults.
Fracture rehabilitation
- Restoring movement after a plaster cast or brace is removed.
- Gradual strengthening as bone healing allows.
- Return to normal activities and work, when the surgeon advises.
Spine surgery and back rehabilitation
- Safe movement and posture after spine surgery, within the surgeon's limits.
- Core and leg strengthening and walking endurance.
Sports and ligament injuries
- Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction and other ligament repairs.
- Shoulder rehabilitation after rotator cuff injury or surgery.
What does the first week after a knee replacement usually involve?
In the first week at home, the focus is usually on reducing swelling, gentle knee-bending and straightening exercises, tightening the thigh muscles and walking short distances with a walker. The physiotherapist also teaches safe ways to get in and out of bed and use the toilet. Your surgeon's protocol decides the exact exercises and how quickly you progress.
Who benefits from orthopaedic rehabilitation at home?
- Patients recently discharged after a knee or hip replacement.
- Older adults recovering from a hip or wrist fracture.
- Patients after spine surgery who cannot yet travel comfortably.
- People recovering from ligament or sports injury surgery.
- Anyone whose movement is limited after a cast or brace is removed.
If the patient also needs wound care or injections after surgery, see post-operative care at home for nursing support.
How post-surgery physiotherapy at home works
- Before or at discharge, send us the surgery details and the surgeon's rehabilitation instructions.
- First visit. The physiotherapist assesses pain, swelling, movement and walking, and checks the home for hazards.
- Programme. We agree the frequency of visits and the goals for each stage.
- Progression. Exercises and walking aids are progressed in line with the surgeon's protocol.
- Review and discharge. Therapy concludes once goals are met, with a home exercise plan to continue.
Why choose Ashok Healthcare for orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Physiotherapists who follow your surgeon's protocol, not a generic routine.
- Equipment on the same day if needed, including walkers, wheelchairs, commode chairs and hospital beds.
- Nursing support for wounds and injections when required.
- Home safety advice to reduce the risk of falls during recovery.
Post-surgery physiotherapy in Bangalore
We provide home orthopaedic rehabilitation in Yeshwanthpur, Malleshwaram, Rajajinagar, Mathikere, Hebbal, Peenya, Jalahalli and other parts of North and West Bangalore, depending on therapist availability.
Frequently asked questions
When does physiotherapy start after a knee replacement?
It usually begins in hospital, often within a day of surgery, and continues at home after discharge. Follow your surgeon's advice on timing.
How many weeks of physiotherapy are needed after a knee replacement?
It varies. Many patients need several weeks of supervised exercise, followed by a home programme. Your progress and your surgeon's advice decide the duration.
Is home physiotherapy enough after a hip replacement?
For many patients, yes, especially in the early weeks. Some may later benefit from clinic sessions with additional equipment.
When can I climb stairs after knee surgery?
Stair practice usually starts once you can walk safely with an aid, often in the early days, under the physiotherapist's supervision. Your surgeon's protocol applies.
My mother had hip fracture surgery. Can you help her walk again?
Our physiotherapists can help with transfers, walking and balance as allowed by the surgeon. Recovery depends on her health and the type of surgery, so we will set realistic goals together.
Do I need a walker or wheelchair?
Most patients use a walker for the first weeks after joint replacement. We can advise on what is needed and supply it.
Can you also dress the wound?
Wound care is done by a nurse. We can arrange post-operative nursing alongside physiotherapy.
How much does post-surgery physiotherapy at home cost?
Costs depend on the number of sessions. Contact us for an assessment and current charges.
Planning your recovery after surgery?
Share your surgery date and surgeon's instructions with us, and we will schedule your first home physiotherapy visit.
This page provides general information and does not replace your surgeon's advice. Always follow the surgeon's instructions on movement and weight-bearing. Contact your surgeon promptly if you notice increasing pain, swelling, redness, fever or calf pain.