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, stress and anxiety. It also can increase circulation to the …
10 Things I Learned After Knee Replacement Surgery
Thanks to TKR I learned a few new things about myself at the age of 67. TKR was definitely a learning experience and there were good and bad lessons. I learned that I didn’t have …
Knee Replacement Surgery and Time Off Work (Fast Recovery?!)
Many people are having knee replacement surgery at a younger age and many are still in the workforce. If you are contemplating TKR and still working, you will have concerns about your job such as: …
7 Months After Knee Replacement Surgery (Recovery Update)
It has now been 7 months since my knee replacement surgery. In this article I’ll bring you up to date on my progress, pain level, and even a slight setback. I traveled in the prior month …
12 Gifts For People Getting Knee Replacement
Do you have a loved one or friend who has scheduled total knee replacement surgery? You can always encourage them before surgery and you can send them a get-well card after surgery. You can also …
8 Dangers Of Delaying Knee Replacement Surgery
When the doctor says you need a knee replacement, it’s time to start taking the surgery seriously. Putting it off can end up making things worse. It can restrict your activity and can cause additional health …
6 Months After TKR Surgery (Update On Pain Level, Progress, Observations)
Each month I’ve shared my progress with knee replacement recovery. Each month I’ve made progress and I must say, I’m feeling good. In this article, I’ll share my update 6 months after knee replacement surgery. …
Knee Replacement For Young Patients (9 Pieces of Advice)
Do you feel like you’re too young for knee replacement surgery? I thought I was too young and put my surgery off for several years. In this article, I’ll share my thoughts on when to …
6 Things To Consider When Looking For A Knee Replacement Surgeon
I visited family prior to having my knee replacement surgery. My son-in-law, who is a medical professional, was concerned about how much I was limping. He suggested I visit his friend who was an orthopedic …
5 Months After TKR Surgery (My Pain, Progress, Setbacks)
Wondering how you’ll be feeling 5 months after knee replacement surgery? I’ll bring you up to date on my TKR recovery and share the good and bad regarding how my knee feels. Once again, I’m …
How Bad Should My Knee Feel Before Getting Knee Replacement
Have you had knee pain for a long time and can’t handle the pain anymore? You may be thinking about having knee replacement surgery. The surgeon may have already told you that you need TKR …
17 Knee Replacement Recovery Tips (Things I’ve Learned)
Need some tips to enhance your knee replacement recovery? Some of these ideas I learned from friends and acquaintances that had already had knee replacement surgery and they shared their experiences with me. I read …