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Is tens SAFE to use for knee pain?
Is TENS safe to use for knee pain?TENS, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a drug free way to reduce pain in the knee caused by arthritis, inflammation, and most other degenerative changes. How does TENS reduce knee pain? The formal explanation is...
Sleeping After Knee Replacement – 3 Best Positions
Finding a comfortable sleeping position after a knee replacement can be challenging. The most common advice is to sleep flat on your back with your surgical knee straight and elevated above your heart. To achieve this, many surgeons recommend propping a pillow under...
Best Orthopedic Doctor in Fairfield Ohio
Meet Dr. James Doug Abbott, MD an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee replacement surgery as well as other preventative knee care. In this interview Dr. Abbott, MD and Anthony Maritato, PT discuss trends in knee replacement surgery, jogging after knee...
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...
BEST Pedal Exerciser After Knee Replacement in 2021
A pedal exerciser is a perfect solution for anyone that has had total knee replacement surgery. This exercise bike is great because it is lightweight, inexpensive, and versatile. Below are videos and recommendations showing you how to use this mini-cycle for both...
Improve Range of Motion and Reduce Swelling After A Total Knee Replacement
After knee replacement surgery, one of the best ways to improve range of motion and reduce pain is to reduce swelling. In this video I share a real patient story and how we used a frozen massage roller to reduce swelling while improving range of motion.Tami's Story?...
Preparing for a Knee Replacement the EASY Way
The best way to prepare for a total knee replacement surgery is to follow these three steps: Step 1 - Take a pre-operative knee replacement class. Step 2 - Schedule a pre-operative physical therapy evaluation. Step 3 - Create a battle plan for your recovery. Step 1 -...
Total Knee Replacement Recovery Time Frame
The recovery timeframe after a total knee replacement may be divided into three segments. 1.) The first 48-hours is focused on pain management and recovery. 2.) 48-hours to 10-days should focus on range of motion and walking. 3.) 10-days and 12-weeks to emphasis...
How Soon After Knee Replacement Can I Use A TENS Unit
When can I start using my TENS unit after knee surgery? As long as you have been medically approved by your doctor to use a TENS unit it is safe to start using one the same day as surgery. It is important to use a new set of electrodes to reduce the chances of...