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 …
16 Exercises To Avoid After Knee Replacement (What Not To Do)
For those of us who had or are scheduling total knee replacement, a big question we all have is whether we can go back to …
Is It Normal For A Knee Replacement to Click
Before my knee replacement surgery I often felt clicking and crunching in my knee joint. The crunching sound (probably bone on bone) was especially common …
Knee Replacement For Athletes (What To Expect)
I am an athlete, albeit a sixty-eight-year-old one. I have always considered myself an athlete and I plan to be a competitor until the day …
1 Year After Knee Replacement Surgery
My one-year anniversary since TKR has arrived. The first few months went by so slowly when I was consumed with my rehabilitation. After my formal …
Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline – My Time Frame
A knee replacement recovery timeline is difficult to predict. Everyone’s time frame for recovery will be different. According to my doctor, my recovery was pretty …
9 Months After Total Knee Replacement
Wondering what your knee replacement might feel like after 9 months? I’ll share how I’m feeling. Overall, my knee feels great. I can remember feeling …
Dental Work and Knee Replacement (Possible Infection?)
Can a tooth infection create a problem for you after knee replacement surgery? Let’s find out. If you develop an infection in and around your …
Can You Sit Cross-Legged After Knee Replacement?
If you are considering knee replacement surgery you likely have a lot of questions. Most questions have to do with post-surgery activities and range of …
Pre and Post Knee Replacement Surgery – Activity Expectations
If you’re considering knee replacement surgery, you might be wondering about your activity level after surgery. What will you be able to do after TKR? …
8 Months After Total Knee Replacement (My Rehab)
Eight months (279 days) have passed since my TKR surgery. The days following my surgery went by slowly as I recovered during the first month. …
How To Massage The Knee (and Scar) After TKR Surgery
Massaging your knee at the proper time after total knee replacement can aid in your recovery. A general full body massage can help relieve tension, …