Total knee replacement (TKR) is a surgical procedure in which articular surfaces of the knee joints are replaced with artificial parts.(Prosthesis)
Benefits of hydrotherapy after total knee replacement or arthroplasty :
-Buoyancy effect of water relieves body weight allowing for easier walking and functional movements (such as squatting, lunges).
-Movement against water provide resistance to muscles helps improving strength of lower limb muscles.
-Fear of fall about recent surgery reduces as confidence increases due to reduction in pain.
-The sensory input of water can also increase body position sense enabling improved feeling of balance.
-Hydrostatic pressure of water has positive effect on reducing swelling in the knee which in turn help to regain more range of motion in knee.