EndpointsThe primary endpoint was the assessment of pain in- tensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary endpoints including circumference of the leg, rang of motion of the knee joint, knee extension strength, maximum walking speed, and walking rate were measured. Measurements were made before surgery, after the removal of post-surgical drains, and after 5 days of (MLD). The measurement day after 5 interventions in the (control group) was calculated on the assumption that 5 days were intervened on weekdays. Measurements were documented by the physiotherapist managing the recovery of patients for whom the (MLD) was not offered. The experience of the physical therapists in this study ranged from 4 to 30 years.