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 | 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...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Oct 22, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
Scheduling A Massage After Knee Replacement Surgery Massage therapy is an effective treatment in post-surgical care to reduce pain, improve swelling, and help return patients to daily activities. Several studies have investigated the benefits of massage therapy as...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Oct 19, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
When Can I Drive After Total Knee Replacement Surgery? You may typically resume driving 6 weeks after total knee replacement surgery. In the US, some surgeons will allow people who had their left knee replacement resume driving sooner. The most important factor to...
by Anthony Maritato PT | Oct 15, 2021 | Total Knee Replacement
Shin Pain After Knee Replacement Shin Pain After Knee Replacement Shin pain after knee replacement surgery is often caused by NEW bone strain. Your new knee is placing new stress on the tibia (shin bone). Before your knee replacement you likely had a valgus or varus...
