by Anthony Maritato PT | Nov 3, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
When can I switch from a walker to a cane? Between 10 and 14 days after total knee replacement surgery, most patients have switched from a walker to a cane. Of course, some patients never use a cane and just progress from the walker to no assistive device after a...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Nov 3, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
When can I walk upstairs normally after TKR? Article Updated: 09/02/2023 Walking Upstairs Post-Op Throughout my extensive career as a physical therapist specializing in total knee replacements, I’ve observed a consistent pattern: the 10-week post-operative mark...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Nov 2, 2021 | Home Exercise Programs
Do Toe Spacers Help Bunions Yes, toe spacers help bunions by mechanically realigning the great toe with the natural structure of the medial foot and arch. Toe spacers should initially be used for short periods of time, up to 20-minutes a day during the first week...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Nov 2, 2021 | Home Exercise Programs
Heel Slides After Knee Surgery “I would like to know when we can officially give up the darn heel slides and other stretch exercises, or do we need to continue forever?” Heel slides after knee surgery are just one of many exercises available to increase...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Oct 31, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
Does RockTape Kinesiology Tape Help Recovery After Total Knee Replacement Yes, kinesiology tape has been studied and may be effective for patients following total knee replacement surgery. Here is a quote from a recent study concluding: “KT technique appeared to...
