Beginning on the first day after the operation walking with crutches or other orthopaedic auxiliaries is exercised, depending on the abilities of the patient. First there will be a partial weight bearing of the operated leg. This will be taught by the experienced physiotherapists. Later stair climbing exercises are also included. Knee patients will have daily treatment with a continuous passive motion splint.

Additionally the patients will learn exercises to prevent pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis, which they will execute by themselves in the following weeks.