What activities are safe after knee replacement surgery?

Low-impact activities such as walking, stationary cycling, swimming, and light stretching are generally safe after knee replacement surgery.

When can I start walking after knee replacement?

Most patients begin walking with assistance within 24–48 hours after surgery, gradually increasing distance as strength improves.

High-impact activities such as running, jumping, basketball, and heavy lifting should be avoided as they can stress the artificial joint.

Some low-impact sports like golf, swimming, and cycling may be allowed after recovery, but high-impact sports are generally not recommended.

Recovery varies, but most patients regain basic mobility within 6–12 weeks, while full recovery may take several months.

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Activities after a Knee Replacement
Allowed	Allowed w/ Caution	Not Generally Recommended	Discouraged
Walking	Skiing	Singles Tennis	Kneeling
Stationary Bike	Doubles Tennis	Volleyball	Baseball
Stairs	Hiking	Softball	Basketball
Elliptical	Weight Machines	Mountain Biking	Football
Low-Impact Aerobics	Canoeing	Hockey	Jogging
Golfing	Road Bicycling	Gymnastics	Martial Arts
Bowling	Table Tennis		Soccer
Swimming

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