Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure. You may be offered a total knee replacement if you have an advanced case of knee osteoarthritis. Your knee is a large hinge joint. During a knee replacement, the surfaces of the femur and tibia are replaced with a smooth synthetic surface. Following surgery, physiotherapy is a must in order to restore your gait (walking pattern), range of motion (often very stiff after surgery), strength, and balance. Physiotherapy will help manage your pain, swelling, and incision after surgery as well. New research shows that also completing physiotherapy before your surgery (called pre-hab) improves your outcomes after surgery (including faster total recovery). Pre-hab also improves pain and function while you wait for your surgical date. Your therapist is knowledgeable in Knee Replacement (Total Knee Arthroplasty) procedures and they can create a custom treatment plan for before and after your surgery to maximize your recovery and keep pain levels low.