Exercise after knee replacement critical

		VIDEO: Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Ph.D explains the benefits of post-operative rehab involving quadriceps. The recipient of a double knee replacement talks about how it has improved his quality of life.... Click here for more information.

It may be uncomfortable at first, but doing exercises to strengthen your quadriceps after you've had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis is critical to your recovery. In fact, it can boost the function of your new knee to nearly that of a healthy adult your age.