Rehabilitation Equipment

The following is a list of “Normal” common events that can occur following surgery: . Swelling: Swelling or “effusion” in the knee is usual until up to three months after surgery. The main aim of the first phase of rehabilitation is to reduce swelling. Difficulty kneeling: After any operation on the front part of the…

Tim Spalding is a specialist knee surgeon based at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust and privately at the Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital and at the BMI Meriden Hospital. Clinics also take place in Stratford-upon-Avon This site provides detailed information on conditions affecting the knee and their treatments, with links to a network of…

We are a growing population, not just in number but also in size! In 2011 almost 25% of the English population was obese and these numbers continue to rise. Most of us understand that being significantly overweight can cause all sorts of problems with health such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, but…

Early physiotherapy is directed at patella mobility in addition to static quadriceps and hamstring work maintaining muscle bulk. The most important part of the initial rehabilitation is to maintain patella mobility in the medial/lateral plane as well as the superior/inferior plane. Once the wound has settled then mobilisation of the patella tendon should also start…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patient information and Rehabilitation Guidelines This section provides a summary of information relating to injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, covering what it is, how it is injured and how it is reconstructed. A summary is given of the rehabilitation plan with its stages right up to returning to sport. Full…

Driving is usually possible after five days when the knee is feeling comfortable. Make sure you can bend and straighten your knee vigorously without pain. Check that you can perform an emergency stop safely.