Activity after knee replacement

The American Knee Society surveyed members regarding athletic and sports activities for patients who have had knee replacements. The following are their recommendations. It is best to discuss any specific activities with your surgeon.

Recommended

or Allowed

Low Impact Aerobics
Stationary Bicycling
Ballroom Dancing
Bowling
Golfing with a cart
Horseback Riding
Horseshoes
Jazz Dancing
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Shooting
Shuffleboard
Square Dancing
Swimming
Walking
Nordic Tract
Treadmill
Elliptical

Allowed with

Experience

Road Bicycling

Canoeing

Ice Skating
Hiking
Rowing
Speed Walking
Cross-Country Skiing
Stationary Skiing
Tennis (doubles)
Weight Machine
(Use both legs)

Not

Recommended

High Impact Aerobics
High Impact Sports
Sports with Contact
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Jogging
Jumping
Karate
Lacrosse
Racket Ball
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Squash
Tennis (singles)
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Weight Lifting over 40 lb
Stair Steppers
Cardio Glide
No Squats
No Weights for 1 yr.