TKR Red Flags and Self Assessment | My Knee Replacement Recovery
In this article I’ll share some warning signs that I might need TKR that slowly crept up on me over the years. At first they were subtle warnings … Read more
Preparation
Cortisone Injections Before Knee Replacement (My Experience)
Cortisone shots are injections of synthetic corticosteroid that your body naturally produces. They often relieve pain and reduce inflammation in your knee joint (and other areas too). But … Read more
Pros & Cons For Rooster Comb Injections (Bad Knees & Hyaluronic Injections)
Getting hyaluronic injections is a big decision. I’ll share the pros and cons of rooster comb injections in my knee. During the process I learned about the substance … Read more
10 Things To Consider Before Getting Total Knee Replacement Surgery
There are many things to consider before you make the big decision to have knee replacement. I spent considerable time agonizing over whether to have the surgery and … Read more
TKR Surgery Preparation: My Swim Workout For Knee And Leg Strength
In this article I will explain why I took up swimming seriously at the age of 50. I will explain my early workouts and how they developed. I … Read more
3 Long-Term Health Products For Knee Replacement Surgery (Treadmill, Stationary Bike, Elliptical)
Deciding to go through with knee replacement surgery takes a lot of planning and preparation and you’ll want to make sure you have the best TKR treadmill, stationary … Read more
Pros and Cons of Total Knee Replacement Surgery (From A Retiree)
Wondering about the pros and cons of total knee replacement? If you’re like me, you may be considering getting a knee replacement. It’s a big decision and the … Read more
Total Knee Replacement Expectations: My Thoughts and Concerns
Total Knee replacement was a major decision for me. I can’t emphasize enough what a BIG decision it was. I put it off for almost twenty years after … Read more
16 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Knee Replacement Surgery
Make your life easier by preparing your home prior to surgery. Take it from me, you won’t want to be rearranging your house or making purchases when you … Read more
15 Best Exercises Before Knee Replacement Surgery (Easy For Beginners)
Total knee replacement surgery is not something you take lightly. It comes as a result of knowing your body, talking with medical professionals, and deciding it’s the best … Read more
13 Tips To Avoid Or Delay TKR Surgery: Total Knee Replacement Alternatives
I tried to avoid knee replacement for many years. In this article, I share my personal research along with the advice I received from doctors and knee suffering … Read more
Why I’m Getting Total Knee Replacement Surgery (My Personal Experience)
I’ve finally made the decision to have a total knee replacement. After years of pain and limited function it is time to improve my quality of life. The … Read more