Recovery

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) can be a therapy used as part of recovery after knee replacement surgery. Although I didn’t use one during my recovery, I know they … Read more

I was impressed by my maximum bend after knee replacement surgery. What I enjoy the most, however, is regaining the bend of my knee minus the pain! Regaining … Read more

Hip pain after knee replacement is quite common. I discovered this during my own recovery experience. If you have been walking incorrectly or limping for several years prior … Read more

Like most young boys, I remember having dreams of parachuting out of an airplane. As time went by, I thought less about skydiving, especially with a bad knee. … Read more

Running is a good aerobic activity, but should you run after knee replacement surgery?  Unlike other aerobic activities, running has a high impact on the body. Running or … Read more

Time seems to fly by as we age. I can’t believe it’s been two years after knee replacement. One notable exception was the slow pace of recovery and … Read more

Have you ever heard of knee fascia? Every part of your body is encased in fascia and it’s what helps keep the body together. Knee fascia, understandably, helps … Read more

The knee joint is a hinge-type synovial joint, which allows for flexion and extension and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation. Extension of the leg, which … Read more

Bruising after total knee replacement surgery is normal. I experienced mild bruising and you may experience mild or extensive bruising. Bruising will be slightly different for each individual. … Read more

No one likes to hear the word “failure” when you are scheduled for surgery. Those of us who made the decision to have total knee replacement (TKR) did … Read more

I celebrated my 18 month TKR anniversary today by taking a 10 mile beach hike with friends. 1.5 years ago, each step in the sand would have caused … Read more