Finding out that you have to have any sort of knee surgery can make you feel like you are going into some sort of war zone. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to speed up your recovery and get back to your normal self again. Even though your orthopedic surgeon will go over all of the recovery tips with you in person, this article will reiterate some of the recovery tips for you. Are you ready to learn some more tips? If so, read on. 

Keep Moving

It may sound counterintuitiv, but you should actually keep moving after you have knee surgery. Why? Your joints need to move in order to properly heel, and if you stay stagnant, they won't heal properly. Within the first several hours of your surgery, your doctor and nurse will probably have you up and walking around (or at least trying to walk). Even though it may be painful or uncomfortable at first, make sure that you push through it. 

Rehab

Another thing that your orthopedic surgeon will likely recommend is orthopedic rehab services. When you go to an orthopedic rehab service facility, they will work with you both night and day to help you get feeling better. Not only will you have a staff of people help you do things like walk to the restroom, but you will also have a staff who will work with you on strength training exercises. The type of knee surgery that you had will determine how long you will need to stay at the rehab facility for and how much help you will need. 

Icing

Immediately after your surgery, your surgeon will wrap your knee in a blanket of ice. Ice is the number one way for you to get rid of the swelling. Even though icing can be a little bit uncomfortable at times, it's absolutely crucial that you ice often and for at least 15-20 minutes at a time. If you are having a hard time getting the ice to stay on your knees, then make sure that you ask a friend or family member for some help applying it. 

Going through any type of surgery can be a little bit nerve-wracking, but with the help of your surgeon and staff, the recovery doesn't have to be quite as intense. Use the tips in this article to help you speed up your recovery.