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NEW Orthotics After Knee Replacement
Do You Need New Orthotics After Knee Replacement Surgery? Often, patients who receive a total knee replacement will have previously been prescribed custom orthotics. Custom orthotics may help reduce stress at the knee joint in the months or years before knee surgery...
Pain on the Outside of Knee After Total Knee Replacement
Experiencing pain on the outside of knee is common among individuals who have had a total knee replacement. 1. Fibular Head (Outside of Knee) The long skinny bone that runs along the outside of your lower leg is called the Fibula. This bone is not directly involved...
Cupping Therapy After Total Knee Replacement
Although the risk of major medical complications attributed to cupping therapy is low, the efficacy of cupping therapy is poorly associated with post surgical care and total knee replacement scar tissue mobilization.Cupping Therapy Research As of March 21, 2022 a...
Do physical therapists make house calls?
1.) Do physical therapists make house calls? Yes! Physical therapists provide in home physical therapy after surgeries or when patients are unable to attend outpatient physical therapy at a clinic. There are 2 types of in home physical therapy: Home health physical...
Return to Work After Knee Replacement Surgery
When can I return to work after knee replacement surgery? For most administrative jobs, a 6-week timeframe to return to work after knee replacement surgery is recommended. For occupations that require prolonged standing, walking, climbing or crawling a 12+ week...
3 Drills to CRUSH your POWER Pickleball Serve
Pickleball is a power sport. Developing a Power pickleball serve requires yuo to be both strong and fast. Power is defined as the amount of work divided by the change in time. In order to improve power, a pickleball player must possess three things: Table of Contents...
Best Shoulder Pulleys for Frozen Shoulder for 2022
Shoulder pulleys are an inexpensive and effective treatment tool for treating frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) at home. Shoulder pulleys are also referred to as doorway pulleys and over-the-door pulleys. The most important consideration for choosing a pulley...
When can I take off my shoulder sling after rotator cuff repair shoulder surgery?
Every surgeon will have a very specific post surgical protocol and instructions telling you exactly what you are allowed to do and not allowed to do after surgery. Most surgeons will require you to wear your shoulder sling after rotator cuff repair shoulder surgery...
2022 Guide to Buying An Elliptical After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The Schwinn Elliptical 411 is my overall favorite pick for anyone recovering from a total knee replacement in 2022. What to expect in this article: Benefits of using an elliptical after total knee replacement Challenges of using an elliptical after total knee...
When Is Kneeling Safe After A Total Knee Replacement
Unless your surgeon specifically advised against kneeling you are generally safe to start kneeling after 6-weeks or once your surgical incision is healed.Kneeling After A Total Knee Replacement Depending on the implant and bone quality, kneeling after a knee...
