# Why Physiotherapy Is Essential Before And After Knee Replacement Severe knee pain and reduced mobility often make knee replacement surgery necessary for restoring quality of life. However, surgery is only one part of the treatment journey. **Pre- and post-operative physical therapy** can help improve muscle strength, knee movement, walking https://www.diigo.com/item/note/b1gr9/os7h?k=61fa5b27e3792e01ed61abcc808fdb86