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October 16, 2025Journal of Bone and Joint SurgeryOpen Access

Beyond Pain Relief: Physical Activity as a Preventive Strategy After Total Knee Arthroplasty

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HTHiromasa TaninoRMRyo MitsutakeHIHiroshi Ito

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Overview

Cohort study shows that higher physical activity post-TKA reduces cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks, indicating its importance in rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • Higher postoperative physical activity levels reduce risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
  • A nationwide cohort study analyzed data from over 200,000 patients to establish these findings.
  • Assessing physical activity through step counts can improve monitoring and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Incorporating physical activity counseling in postoperative care is crucial for improving vascular health.

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Tanino et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f0ba59c50c73ebef9faad4https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.25.00977
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  1. 1Maintaining or Increasing Physical Activity Is Essential for Managing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risks After Total Knee Arthroplasty2025
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  3. 3Preoperative Decline and Postoperative Recovery of Wearable-Derived Physical Activity over a Four-Year Perioperative Period in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty2026 · 1 citations
  4. 4Effectiveness of a Physical Therapist-Administered Physical Activity Intervention after Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized Trial2025
  5. 5Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation Strategies for Avoiding Arthrofibrosis and Other Complications with the Goal of Return to Recreational Activities and Active Lifestyle2026