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The Knee Replacement Game Plan™

Book One — The Total Knee Success™ Series

An evidence-informed educational resource to help you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to participate more confidently in your total knee replacement journey.

About the Book

Total knee replacement is a major decision, and for many people, the weeks and months leading up to surgery can feel overwhelming. Questions come up that are hard to get answered. The process can feel unclear.

The Knee Replacement Game Plan™ was written to help fill that gap. It is an evidence-informed educational resource designed to help you understand what total knee replacement involves, what factors may influence your outcomes, and how to prepare both physically and mentally before surgery.

This book is not a prescription or a clinical protocol. It is education, written in plain language, grounded in current research, and designed to help you have more informed conversations with your surgeon, physical therapist, and healthcare team.

What’s Inside

Five parts covering the full pre-surgical journey, from building your foundation to the final weeks before surgery

Part One

Building Your Foundation for Success

  • How to use the Game Plan
  • Finding your why and building momentum

Part Two

Understanding Your Starting Point

  • Understanding and tracking your pain
  • KOOS-12 functional assessment
  • Sit-to-stand, balance, and mobility testing
  • Range of motion assessment

Part Three

Understanding Knee Replacement

  • What knee replacement is — and is not
  • Common myths and realities
  • How preoperative capacity may influence outcomes
  • Anatomy and the procedure
  • Connecting your testing to your goals

Part Four

Preparation and Action

  • Prehabilitation principles and safety
  • The Total Knee Success Readiness Score™
  • Structured prehabilitation program
  • Balance, safety, and home readiness
  • Lifestyle factors, medical conditions, and nutrition

Part Five

Ready to Go: The Final Weeks Before Surgery

  • Looking back before you launch
  • The two-week pre-surgery checklist
  • Support, mindset, and going into surgery with confidence

About the Author

Michelle Losurdo, PT, DPT, OCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with extensive experience working with patients preparing for and rehabilitating after total knee replacement.

She is also the host of The Total Knee Success Podcast and an Adjunct Professor who mentors the next generation of physical therapy professionals. The Knee Replacement Game Plan™ is the first book in the Total Knee Success™ Series and brings together everything she teaches into a comprehensive, accessible educational resource.

All content in this book is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized guidance from your surgeon, physical therapist, or healthcare team.

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Educational Disclaimer: The Knee Replacement Game Plan™ and all content associated with the Total Knee Success™ Series are for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not create a patient–provider relationship. Nothing in this book is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always follow the guidance of your surgeon, physical therapist, and healthcare team. If guidance in this book differs from your provider’s instructions, defer to your licensed healthcare provider. This content is produced independently through Pale Blue Press, LLC, and is not affiliated with any clinical employer or academic institution.