Oh yeah, forgot to mention those as well. Once I was comfortable walking, I was given "jumping" and direction change exercises, more or less what Greg_R mentioned. Since it sounds like you are not at the point of having walking problems, I would say these would definitely be worth while. They...
Ari is correct. I was in therapy for 3 months (sort of relearning to walk) after breaking my femur and damaging my knee in a major car accident. I now have 2 screws in my right knee, a titanium rod from hip to knee and a pin in my hip.
My therapist and trainers were great. I was stretching...