Can You Kneel After a Total Knee Replacement? This is one of the most common questions we get in the clinic—and the answer might surprise you. Yes, most people can kneel after a total knee replacement... but it takes time, guidance, and practice. In our clinic, we typically start working on kneeling around 4 to 6 weeks post-op, once the incision is fully healed and the surgeon has cleared it. We always start on soft surfaces—like a padded table or thick mat—to make it as comfortable and safe as