Knee surgery rehab is a journey best understood week by week. Here is a high-level view of the first three months.
Weeks 1–2
Protect the joint. Manage swelling. Restore basic range and quad activation.
Weeks 3–6
Progress walking. Begin strengthening. Build tolerance to daily activity.
Weeks 7–12
Add load. Reintroduce sport-specific movement. Outcome-test before returning to higher demands.