Ready before you come home
Mobility
Transfers
Activation
Hydration
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Why we like this
The week after knee replacement isn't the time to be figuring out what you need. It's the time to already have it.Three tools covering the practical gaps that show up early: moving the leg in and out of bed, seated pedalling once you're cleared, and the exercises your physio gives you. Plus a bottle, because hydration is easy to forget when everything feels like more effort than usual.
Full specifications
- 49 × 36 × 30 cm in use, folds to 40 × 32 × 22 cm · 2.3 kg · Adjustable resistance dial, start at the lightest setting · No assembly
Triple Grip Leg Lifter
- 110 cm · Three grip points · Padded foot loop · Folds flat for a hospital bag
Mini Exercise Ball
- Inflates to 20 to 25 cm, you control the firmness · Inflation straw included
The Almost Strong Bottle (450 ml), our gift to you
- Double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel · Cold up to 24 hours
Who is this for?
- You have knee replacement surgery booked and want to prepare before you come home
- You're in the first few weeks of knee replacement recovery and need practical support tools
- Your surgeon or physiotherapist has recommended gentle circulation and activation exercises
- You want everything ready in one order rather than sourcing items separately before surgery
Always follow the specific rehabilitation protocol and timeline given by your surgical team. Individual recovery plans vary.
Important safety information
Leg Lifter: not a weight-bearing device. Do not use to pull yourself up or support body weight.
Mini Exercise Ball: only use for exercises cleared by your treating team. Stop if you experience sharp pain.
Mini Exercise Pedals: begin with very gentle movement only, and increase effort strictly in line with your surgeon or physiotherapist's guidance.
Keep out of reach of children.
Shipping & returns
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.
If something isn't right, return it within 30 days of delivery.
- Email support@almoststrong.com.au to start
- If an item is faulty or damaged, just let us know and we'll send a replacement at no cost
- For change of mind returns, items must be unused and in original packaging
- Refund or replacement processed once we've heard from you
See full policy for more details.

The physio behind the store
I built this store because I was already recommending this equipment in sessions every day. As a mobile physio working in people's homes, I know what actually fits a real living room, a real bedroom, a real kitchen and what older adults will actually use.
Everything here has been in my kit bag, used with real clients, and chosen because it works in the home environment, not just in a clinic.
DPT, BSc — APA Member · AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist
Getting ready before surgery:
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Set it up first — unpack it before you go in, with the leg lifter at the end of the bed and the pedals in front of the chair you'll use most
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Leg lifter — loop it around the heel, not the toes, for controlled and secure movement in and out of bed
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Pedals — only once your surgeon or physio has said you can, and increase effort only as they advise
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Exercise ball — only for the exercises your surgeon or physio gives you, once they've cleared it
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Bottle — keep it filled and within reach, because hydration is easy to forget when you're focused on recovery
General use items, not prescribed aids. If your surgeon, physiotherapist or occupational therapist has recommended something specific, follow that first.
What makes us different
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 seen how people actually use it at home.
We're not trying to sell you everything. The range is curated for older adults building strength and independence at home, and simplicity is the whole point. You don't need a home gym. You don't need to be an expert.
As a mobile physio practice, we can only reach so many people in person. This store is how we share what works with everyone else.
Movement keeps you going
The evidence is clear: it is never too late to start. A few minutes of movement most days is a good place to start. You don't need a gym, a trainer, or a complicated programme. You need simple equipment that works at home and a reason to pick it up.
Three things regular movement may help maintain
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Muscle StrengthWe naturally lose muscle mass as we age. Resistance exercise is one of the most effective tools for slowing that process — at any age.
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Balance & StabilityBalance is a skill, and it responds to regular practice.
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Independence at HomePeople over 65 benefit more from adequate fitness than any other age group — to maintain independence, recover from illness, and reduce disease risk.
Source: NSW Health, Physical activity guidelines for older adults









