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Best Shoulder Pulleys for Frozen Shoulder for 2022
This article has been updated on 02/17/2023 by author - Anthony Maritato, PTAre Shoulder Pulley Exercises Good for Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)? Yes, shoulder pulley exercises are a great way to unfreeze a frozen shoulder. A licensed physical therapist will...
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...
Pinching Behind Your Knee After Total Knee Replacement
A common report I get from clients who are struggling to improve knee flexion is that they are feeling a pinch in the back of their knee as they try to bend it. This pinching in the back of your could may be caused by the implant pinching the soft tissue or a baker's...
What to Expect the First Week After your Knee Replacement Surgery
Week 1 After Knee Replacement Surgery If your surgery was performed in an outpatient surgery center then you would have likely been discharged to your home the day of surgery. In this article I will be discussing what you need during the first week after total knee...
How to Choose the Best Physical Therapist
There are many factors that go into choosing the best physical therapist for your rehabilitation. One such factor is access. If you are having a total knee replacement you will inevitably have questions about your incision or positioning or any number of other...
9 BEST Gift Ideas for Anyone Having A Total Knee Replacement in 2022
This article includes my favorite list of the 9 Best Gift Ideas for Anyone Having a Total Knee Replacement in 2022. Cyotherapy Moist heat Walker tray/basket Ankle & Calf Massager Rolling Pin Water Bottle Journal Audio Book Membership Meal Delivery Cryotherapy...
Tight Calf Muscle After Knee Replacement
The Most Common Causes of Calf Pain and a Tight Calf Muscle after Knee Surgery Deconditioning and Weakness Due to Pain A tight calf muscle is often caused by muscle weakness and atrophy. Before surgery, patients are experiencing such intense knee pain that they are...
Baker’s Cyst After Knee Replacement
A Baker's cyst resolved in only a small number of patients (15%) one year after TKA and symptoms from the cysts persisted in 31%. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1185-8.[1]What is a Baker's Cyst?If you have ever felt that painful swollen lump behind your...