Post-Surgical Rehab
Outpatient physical therapy after a total knee replacement (TKA). We pick up where home health leaves off — usually around weeks 2–3 — and carry you through return to walking, stairs, driving, and eventually return to higher-level activity. Same-week starts at Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home throughout the DMV.
Weeks 2–6
Knee extension to neutral, knee flexion to 110°+, normalized gait without an assistive device, swelling control
Weeks 6–12
Quad strength, single-leg stance, full stair reciprocation, return to driving and full work duties
Months 3–6
Return to walking long distances, cycling, golf, doubles tennis, recreational hiking
Range of motion is the time-sensitive priority — most surgeons want full extension to 0° and flexion to at least 110–120° by the 12-week mark. Strength catches up after motion. We measure both at every visit and progress your home program accordingly.
Sixty-minute initial evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We review your op report, measure range of motion and strength, look at gait and stair mechanics, and check the surgical site. First treatment same visit. Plan of care is usually 2–3 visits per week for 6–8 weeks, then tapering.
Manual therapy to maintain motion gains and address soft tissue tightness, progressive loading (open- and closed-chain quadriceps work, hamstrings, glutes, calves), gait retraining, stair training, and balance work. Modalities (ice, e-stim) when appropriate for pain and swelling — not as a main course of treatment.
Medicare covers TKA rehab under Part B (80% after deductible). Most commercial plans cover it — we verify benefits at intake. Self-pay $150 per session.
Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home visits across the DMV. Same-week starts.
Same-week evaluations at Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home throughout the DMV.
Book a Knee Replacement EvalMost patients start outpatient PT around weeks 2–4. If you're using home health right now, we typically pick up when you transition off it. Call us and we'll coordinate.
Most patients finish formal PT around weeks 10–14. Full strength and endurance recovery continues for 6–12 months — we'll send you off with a maintenance program.
Yes. We're in-network with Original Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans at all three locations.
Yes — our In-Home program serves DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Same Medicare and commercial coverage applies.
Most patients with a right TKA are cleared to drive between weeks 4 and 6, depending on range of motion, strength, and reaction time. We'll test you before clearing.