What activities are allowed after total knee replacement?
Recommended Activities include:
- low-impact aerobics
- stationary bicycling
- bowling
- golf
- dancing
- horseback riding
- croquet
- walking
- swimming
- shooting
- shuffleboard
- horseshoes
- handball
Juan C. Frisancho, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Joint Replacement
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According to the 1999 Knee Society Survey:
Activities Allowed with Experience include:
- road bicycling
- canoeing
- hiking
- rowing
- cross-country skiing
- stationary skiing
- speed walking
- doubles tennis
- weight machines
- ice skating
Activities Not Recommended:
- racquetball
- squash
- rock climbing
- soccer
- singles tennis
- volleyball
- football
- gymnastics
- lacrosse
- hockey
- basketball
- jogging