5 Things to do While Recovering from Knee Replacement
Learning a new skill or hobby may be a great way to pass the time between physical therapy sessions while you recover from a total knee replacement surgery.
1. Learning how to publish a book on Amazon (Kindle)
Document your knee replacement journey and share it with the world.
On demand publishing is a fabubulous way to pass the time. Journaling will help you track progress, share your thoughts and help those who may be planning on having a knee replacement learn what to expect.
2. Create a website (BLOG) to share your experience with others.
With over 800,000 individuals having knee replacements each year, there is a huge audience of people looking for information.
Leave the medical mumbo jumbo to the big websites, but you can start a
Check available domain names below:
Some suggests are
mynewkneejournal.com
kneewarriorsclub.com
newkneestrong.com
3. Design T-shirts
With print on demand t-shirt companies like Printful.com, Printify, and Merch by Amazon you are now able to create designs and sample t-shirts without spending any money.
These companies won’t charge you until your shirt is sold.
4. Teach Online
If you know how to play guitar, or you are a wiz at explaining common core math to parents there are countless ways for you to share you knowledge and earn an income in the process.
Platforms like Udemy.com and Skillshare.com allow you to get started for free.
Thinkific.com, Teachable.com, and Kajabi.com allow you to create courses for a low of no startup fee.
5. Become a virtual assistant
With a little computer knowledge and time on your side you may consider becoming a virtual assistant. Sites like Upwork.com and Fiverr allow you to market your services to a broad community.
Craigslist will also allow local business owners and professionals to hire you to do odd jobs or research online.
About the Author -
Anthony Maritato, PT has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. He specializes in post surgical care and rehabilitation of total knee replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery.
Mr. Maritato is also nationally recognized as a therapist educator teaching courses related to Medicare reimbursement, contracting, and documentation.
Total Therapy Solutions LLC is Tony's primary practice which he owns with his wife Kathy who is also a licensed physical therapist.
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