Treatment
6-Month Maintenance Program
Real relief is worth protecting. This program keeps your knee strong and stable long after the hard healing work is done.
The 6-Month Maintenance Program is for patients who have finished active care and want to hold onto their results. It blends periodic in-clinic check-ins with an at-home routine that keeps tissue healthy and movement patterns on track. Dr. Sarah Scharf built this phase because lasting outcomes depend on what happens after the pain is gone.
Over six months, you come in at a lighter, planned cadence. Each visit checks how your knee is holding up, handles any small issues before they grow, and fine-tunes your home program. Between visits, you keep up the stretching, strengthening, and habits that keep the joint resilient.
Knee problems often return when people stop the work that made them better. Steady, low-frequency maintenance catches setbacks early and keeps you active in the things you care about, from hiking to travel to keeping pace with family. It is the difference between a good few months and a result that sticks.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
It is optional but recommended, especially if your knee took years to break down or if you stay very active. Maintenance helps protect the investment you already made in getting better.
Visits are spaced out and planned in advance, far less often than during active care. The exact rhythm depends on your knee and your goals.
You follow a streamlined home routine of stretching, strengthening, and movement habits. We keep it realistic so it fits into a normal week.
Yes. After an exam to understand where your knee stands today, Dr. Scharf can build a maintenance plan even if your earlier care happened somewhere else.
Maintenance is priced for its lighter visit schedule, and payment plans are available. We walk through the details so there are no surprises.
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