Educational articles based on episodes of the Total Knee Success Podcast.
Other knee pain after knee replacement can appear when the leg that did not have surgery begins doing more than usual. It may help you stand, climb stairs, get into…
Wearables after knee replacement can record steps, walking time, heart rate, and other activity information. More specialized sensors may measure knee motion or characteristics of walking. These devices can reveal…
Walking tests after knee replacement can show why straight-ahead walking feels manageable while standing from a chair, turning, changing speed, avoiding an obstacle, or using stairs still requires more attention.…
Balance tests after knee replacement can help explain why standing still feels comfortable while turning, walking on uneven ground, or responding to an unexpected change still requires extra attention. Different…
Prehab before knee replacement is preparation for the physical and practical demands surrounding surgery. It does not reverse arthritis or guarantee a particular result. It can help establish a clearer…
Mid-rehab stiffness after knee replacement can feel like tightness, pressure, resistance when bending, or difficulty fully straightening your knee. It may be more noticeable after sitting, first thing in the…
Life after physical therapy for knee replacement can feel surprisingly unstructured. Appointments, progress checks, and regular guidance may stop while strength, balance, endurance, walking, and confidence are still changing. Finishing…
Physical therapy after knee replacement is more than a collection of exercises. It provides assessment, progression, feedback, movement training, and a plan for translating strength and motion into everyday activities.…
Returning to work after knee replacement depends on what your job requires, how your knee responds to sustained activity, and whether your workplace can temporarily modify your schedule or duties.…
Driving after knee replacement requires more than being able to sit comfortably in a car. You must be alert, move your foot between the pedals quickly, press the brake firmly,…