Swimming is a great exercise for everyone. Because it’s a low-impact exercise, you can continue swimming for a lifetime. Swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming can also help you maintain a healthy …
Riding (and Driving) In A Car After Knee Replacement Surgery (7 Tips)
Riding and driving isn’t an easy task after surgery. If you are having total knee replacement you may be thinking about riding in a car and driving a car post-surgery. Know this: You will definitely …
When Can I Go On A Cruise After Knee Replacement Surgery
Deciding to have knee replacement surgery usually means that you’ll be less active for a few months. This can be difficult if you’re trying to plan a vacation. My dilemma occurred a few months prior …
3 Months After Knee Replacement Surgery (Pain and Progress)
I know there are other people just like me who are curious about their progress 3 months after knee replacement surgery. I’ve wondered if I am on track and I’ve done my best to search …
Going Through Airport Security With A Knee Replacement
Going through airport security after a knee replacement can be an uneasy feeling. Is it okay to walk through the metal detectors? Will my new knee set off an alarm? These are questions you might …
When Can I Get In The Hot Tub After TKR Surgery
The hot tub seems like a great way to relax and recover after knee replacement surgery. The warm water is soothing and there are jets that provide a light massage. But you shouldn’t be so …
Flying After Knee Replacement Surgery (How Long Before I Can Travel)
After knee replacement surgery you’ll be struggling to move around. Don’t worry, if everything goes well you’ll recover quickly and although it may seem like time is moving slowly, you’ll be able to travel within a …
2 Months After TKR Surgery (Scars, Pain, and Progress)
Well, it’s hard to believe that it has been eight weeks since my TKR surgery. Time goes by slowly immediately after the surgery and starts to speed up once you’re mobile. The first two weeks …
Best Walker After Knee Replacement Surgery (5 Options I Like)
Choosing the best walker after knee replacement is an important part of recovery. I know this because I had knee replacement surgery and relied on a walker for the first week of rehab. I was …
Best Chair To Sit In After Knee Replacement Surgery (5 Recliners)
Finding the best chair or recliner to sit in after knee replacement surgery should be at the top of your list. Why? Because you’ll spend a lot of time in your recliner as you rest …
Heel Slide Exercise After Knee Replacement Surgery (Benefits and Tips)
What are the benefits of heel slides? You’ll be please to know heel slides will help with range of motion. I had to do a lot of these after my knee replacement surgery and I …
Ankle Pump Exercises After Knee Replacement (Benefits and Tips)
In the days and weeks following knee replacement, ankle pump exercises can be a great way to keep your leg muscles active and keep your blood circulating. This article shares my experience with ankle pump …