Live a pain-free, active lifestyle after knee replacement surgery

This is my favorite “under the desk” bike. It is more expensive, but it is sturdy, quiet and reliable. It won’t move around on the ground since it is fairly heavy. You will want to keep it in one place in your home since it is hard to move. You can also add resistance to the bike, if needed. Typically, after a knee replacement, biking without resistance is more effective for managing stiffness and improve knee bending.

An ice machine is essential for knee replacement recovery. Ice is imperative for pain relief, especially duing those first 2-4 weeks post surgery when pain is highest. The ice machine will provide more consistent and longer cold therapy to help with pain. Polar Active Ice Machine is my favorite because it is extremely easy to use. Just a few tubes to connect, fill it with ice, and plug it in. If you order from their site with the coupon code, it’ll be cheaper than Amazon with free 2 day shipping! If you are having a bilateral knee replacement, order this one.

Use walker skiis instead of tennis balls for your walker! The back legs of the walker come with rubber caps. You will need to replace them so you can use the walker properly.