{"id":95637,"date":"2026-11-05T22:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=95637"},"modified":"2026-11-05T22:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:18:22","slug":"knee-surgery-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/knee-surgery-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"ACL, Meniscus and Kneecap Surgery Recovery: Where Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Fit, Week by Week"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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After ACL, meniscus or kneecap surgery, massage and lymphatic drainage fit in at different stages. In the first weeks, that means only gentle post-op lymphatic drainage above the knee, and only once your surgeon says yes. Later, massage can ease the tight thigh, calf and hip muscles, while your physical therapist’s rehab plan leads the whole way. Your quad clocked out the day of surgery without leaving a note.<\/span><\/p>\n

With crutches and no driving, even a short trip to a clinic feels like a hike, so a local mobile therapist or physical therapist who comes to your home takes a lot of effort out of recovery, including<\/span> lymphatic drainage at home after surgery<\/span><\/a> once you’re cleared.<\/span><\/p>\n

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