Knee Replacement Ready Kit - Built for the First Weeks Home

The first week home after knee replacement is the hardest. Being prepared doesn't make it easy but it makes it manageable. That's what this kit is for.

Knee replacement surgery changes your day to day life at least in the short term. The first few weeks at home bring real practical challenges: transfers that are harder than expected, a leg that needs support and rest, and muscles that need gentle reactivation as you recover.

Being prepared before you come home may make those early weeks significantly easier.

This kit brings together four tools we commonly recommend for the early weeks of knee replacement recovery curated from real clinical experience working with individuals navigating exactly this situation.

Get it before your surgery date. Have it ready when you walk through the door.

And because recovery takes energy, we've included a complimentary Almost Strong Bottle (450ml) to keep you hydrated along the way.

✅ Mini Exercise Pedals
✅ Triple Grip Leg Lifter
✅ Mini Exercise Ball
🎁 Almost Strong Bottle (450ml) - complimentary
🚚 Free Shipping delivered to your door

Want to add leg support or elevation? Choose from The Comfort Leg Pillow or Inflatable Leg Wedge in the Bundle & Save section above.

Mini Exercise Pedals — Cardio Without the Commute
Gentle seated pedalling is one of the most commonly used movement tools after knee replacement. Don't worry if you can't pedal all the way around at first, that's completely normal. Start by pedalling back and forth, bending your knee as far as comfortable. Full rotations often follow as your range of motion improves. Always follow your physiotherapist's guidance on when to begin.

Triple Grip Leg Lifter - Easier Transfers After Surgery
Getting in and out of bed in those first days home is harder than most people expect. The leg lifter lets you guide your leg where it needs to go more independently, and without straining those helping you.

Mini Exercise Ball - Squeeze, Activate, Strengthen
Place the ball under your knee while lying on your back. Gently push down into it, straightening your leg as much as comfortable, then slowly lower. This targets the quadriceps, the muscles at the front of the thigh critical for knee support. Use only once cleared by your surgeon or physiotherapist.

🎁 The Almost Strong Bottle (450ml) - Complimentary
Staying hydrated during recovery matters more than most people realise. Yours free with this kit.

The practical challenges of the first weeks after knee surgery are usually consistent across most people - getting in and out of bed, keeping the leg moving gently, and finding comfortable positions during rest.

This kit is designed to address the essentials. Everything serves a specific purpose in those early weeks. Nothing is here by accident.

And if you want to add leg support or elevation, the Bundle option above lets you choose the right add-on for your situation.

We won't pretend we're the cheapest option out there.

You might find similar-looking equipment at large department stores or global online retailers for less. We're a small business - we don't have the buying power of billion-dollar retailers, and we're not going to pretend otherwise.

What we do have is this: everything on this store is something we actually use. It's in our kit bag. We bring it into real sessions with real clients, week after week. If it's here, it's because we've tried it, trusted it, and watched it make a genuine difference, not because it looked good on a supplier catalogue.

This store isn't trying to sell you everything. The selection is curated around who we actually work with, older adults building or rebuilding strength and independence at home. That means simplicity is the whole point. We don't want anyone feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by exercise equipment before they've even started. You don't need a home gym. You don't need to be an expert. Simple, well-chosen equipment is enough to stay strong and stay independent - that's exactly what we show our clients in person, and it's why the store exists at all.

As a mobile physio practice, we can only see so many people face-to-face. This store is really an extension of that. A way to share what we know and what actually works, beyond the people we get to see directly.

If you're ever unsure whether something's right for you, get in touch, we're happy to talk it through.

Prepare your home before your surgery date, not after. When you're already managing pain and limited mobility, setting things up is the last thing you want to be doing.

Before you go in:

• Set up the pedals beside your favourite chair, against a wall if you have smooth floors
• Have the leg lifter on your bed ready for day one home
• Inflate the exercise ball and keep it within reach
• If you've chosen a leg pillow or wedge from the bundle option, position it where you'll be resting most

On the pedals: don't be discouraged if you can't pedal all the way around at first, this is completely normal after knee replacement. Start by pedalling back and forth as far as comfortable. Let your knee guide the pace, never force the movement.

On the exercise ball: start with gentle quad activation under the knee before progressing to other exercises. Always wait until your physiotherapist has cleared you to begin.

Always follow your surgeon and physiotherapist's specific guidance regarding exercise, movement, and positioning after surgery.

• Anyone preparing for a total knee replacement
• Those in the early weeks of knee replacement recovery
• People wanting to be set up and ready before coming home from hospital
• Family members or carers organising equipment for a loved one ahead of surgery
• Anyone advised by their surgeon or physio to prepare home equipment in advance
• A practical, thoughtful gift for someone with a knee procedure coming up

This information is general advice only and may not be suitable for everyone. Always follow the specific post-operative instructions, movement restrictions, and precautions provided by your surgeon and physiotherapy team.

The products in this kit are everyday mobility and exercise aids, they do not replace professional advice on what movements and exercises are appropriate for your individual procedure and recovery stage.

Never begin exercises following surgery without clearance from your surgeon or physiotherapist. Stop if you experience increased pain, swelling, or discomfort and seek advice before continuing.

Most orders are processed within 2–5 business days and arrive within 8–15 business days after dispatch. During peak periods delivery may take a little longer.

Shipping rates:

• Free shipping on orders over $100
• $15 flat rate on orders under $100

Questions about your order? Email us at support@almoststrong.com.au - we're happy to help.

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If something isn't right, return it within 30 days of delivery - no fuss.

How to return:

- Email returns@almoststrong.com.au to start

- Item must be unused and in original packaging

- Refund processed once item is received

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