Muscle Stiffness

Pre-operative prehabilitation includes quad strengthening, gait training, and education. Post-operative rehabilitation follows a phased protocol: Phase 1 (Days 1–7) — edema control, early mobilisation, quad sets. Phase 2 (Weeks 2–6) — ROM exercises, progressive strengthening. Phase 3 (Weeks 6–12) — functional retraining, stairs, gait normalisation. Phase 4 — return to full activity.