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Updated guidance strengthens support for progressive exercise, embraces digital care, and clarifies what works for knee replacement rehab.
A patient is discharged after total knee arthroplasty. The physical therapist developing the plan of care faces a familiar set of questions: How should strengthening progress? Which interventions are most likely to improve function? When should digital tools be considered? And which commonly used treatments may not be worth the effort?
Date: October 1, 2026
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Christine Scalora and Leah Fogarty
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