How to prepare for knee replacement surgery?
In this article I will discuss how to prepare for knee replacement surgery.
00:00 – How to prepare for knee replacement surgery.
Step 1: 00:40 Improve your cardiovascular fitness – your body will be dedicating much of its time and energy to repairing tissue. The better your heart and lungs are working the better your body can recovery.
Step 2: 03:02 Strengthen the rest of your body. While you are waiting on your knee surgery, you can strengthen the other 87% of your body.
Step 3: 04:12 Get your game face on. There will be plenty of mental and emotional challenges along the path to recovery. The better you prepare yourself to face these challenges the better you will be to overcome them.
About the Author -
Anthony Maritato, PT has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. He specializes in post surgical care and rehabilitation of total knee replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery.
Mr. Maritato is also nationally recognized as a therapist educator teaching courses related to Medicare reimbursement, contracting, and documentation.
Total Therapy Solutions LLC is Tony's primary practice which he owns with his wife Kathy who is also a licensed physical therapist.
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