Knee surgery, more commonly knee replacement surgery, is a common procedure that many elderly people have to go through. It may be necessary when a person suffers from severe damage to the knee joint due to arthritis , other bone diseases or a fracture that has not responded to other treatments. Such conditions may lead to chronic pain and immobility, requiring replacement of the joint. While the procedure is common, recovering from it requires some time. Post-surgery care and physical therapy are a very important part of recovery when it comes to knee surgery. Even after the patient has been discharged from the hospital, they usually need home care and have to undergo physical therapy for a while. Physical therapy helps them restore the normal movement of the knee joint, ease any pain, swelling, or stiffness, and build strength in the leg. This is extremely essential, particularly for older people, to get back to leading a normal life post-surgery. There are several senior home heal
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