Supercharge Your Knee Surgery Recovery with Compex and CryoPush
nee surgery is no small journey. Whether you’ve had an ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or total knee replacement, the road back to full function can feel long, slow, and—at times—frustrating. At RecoveryTec, we believe recovery shouldn’t just be about waiting and hoping. It should be active, supported, and precise.
That’s why we integrate Compex Muscle Stimulation and CryoPush Cold & Compression Therapy into our post-operative recovery toolkit. These two technologies aren’t just high-tech gimmicks—they’re evidence-backed tools that can speed up healing, reduce pain, and get you back on your feet (literally) faster.
Let’s explore how each works, and why they’re game-changers after knee surgery.
The Problem: Muscle Loss & Swelling After Surgery
After knee surgery, two major challenges slow recovery:
Muscle Atrophy (Loss) – Particularly in the quadriceps, which can start to waste away just days after surgery if not activated.
Swelling and Inflammation – Which can limit range of motion, cause pain, and delay physiotherapy progress.
Traditional rehab addresses these through progressive loading, manual therapy, and icing. But we can do more—better and faster—by tapping into what the body needs most: muscle activation and inflammation control.
Enter Compex: Activating Muscles Without Strain
Compex is a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device that delivers electrical impulses to muscles via skin-surface electrodes. These impulses mimic the brain’s natural signals, causing the muscle to contract.
Why use Compex post-surgery?
✅ Prevents and reverses muscle atrophy
Even when you can’t do full-weight bearing exercises, Compex allows you to stimulate the quadriceps (or hamstrings) to keep them firing. This maintains muscle mass and connection with the nervous system.
✅ Improves blood flow and healing
Certain programs like “Capillarisation” and “Recovery Plus” help pump blood through the muscle without joint movement—great when you're stuck in a brace or can't fully bend the knee.
✅ Reduces pain
The TENS and pain relief modes can help reduce the need for medication by dulling pain signals to the brain.
✅ Improves muscle recruitment patterns
After surgery, your brain can “forget” how to fully fire the quads. Compex can retrain this, improving your confidence and stability when you return to walking or squatting.
How we use it at RecoveryTec:
At RecoveryTec, we tailor Compex programs based on your surgical stage. In early rehab, we use it to passively contract the quads and flush swelling. As you progress, we integrate it into active exercises—like straight leg raises or mini squats—to boost intensity without extra joint stress.
CryoPush: Ice + Compression = Rapid Relief
CryoPush combines cold therapy and pneumatic compression into a single, easy-to-use recovery tool. It wraps snugly around your knee and delivers chilled water through a pressurized system, while gently compressing the area to manage inflammation and pain.
Why CryoPush after knee surgery?
✅ Reduces swelling more effectively than ice alone
The combination of compression and cold helps push excess fluid out of the joint, allowing for faster improvements in range of motion and less stiffness.
✅ Speeds up recovery between physio sessions
Daily use helps flush out inflammatory markers and waste products—giving your body a chance to recover and perform better the next day.
✅ Drug-free pain relief
Cold therapy can reduce the reliance on pain medication, making the recovery process safer and more comfortable.
✅ Comfortable and convenient
No more messy ice packs or constant refills. CryoPush units stay cold for hours and can be easily used at home or in the clinic.
How we use it at RecoveryTec:
Our post-op clients typically start CryoPush within 48–72 hours of surgery. We recommend using it for 20–30 minutes several times a day, particularly after rehab exercises or long periods of standing. It’s especially helpful in the first 4–6 weeks when swelling is a major barrier to progress.
The RecoveryTec Advantage
The power of these tools doesn’t come from just owning them—it comes from knowing how to use them smartly. That’s where our expertise comes in.
At RecoveryTec, we combine these tools with:
Individualised rehab plans
In-clinic and mobile Compex sessions
Guided CryoPush protocols
Strength tracking (including VALD performance testing)
Progress check-ins and recovery education
We’re not just giving you gear—we’re giving you a recovery system.
Real Results, Faster Return
Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or just someone who wants to walk without pain again, Compex and CryoPush can be the difference between a slow, frustrating recovery and a strong, confident return to life.
These technologies don’t replace physiotherapy—they supercharge it. And when used consistently in the early and mid-stages of rehab, they help accelerate gains that might otherwise take months.
Ready to upgrade your recovery?
Book a post-op session with RecoveryTec and experience the difference for yourself. We’ll set you up with a Compex program, CryoPush access, and a game plan to get you back doing what you love.
Let’s rebuild stronger—faster.
