Major discrepancies in recommendations regarding long-term activity restrictions following knee replacement: a survey among Swedish physiotherapists.

A survey of Swedish physiotherapists revealed substantial inconsistencies in the long-term activity restrictions they recommend to patients following total knee replacement. The lack of consensus suggests that guidance in this area is not well standardized, which may affect patient outcomes and return-to-activity planning after surgery. These findings highlight a need for clearer, evidence-based clinical guidelines on post-arthroplasty activity recommendations within PT practice.

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