Getting You Back to Better
What does Santa Claus do before he sets out on his big adventure every year? He checks his list twice! You may not be Santa, but you should check your list twice before getting a total knee replacement. It’s the only way to make sure your home and helpers are prepared for your recovery. Unlike […]
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Avid mountain bikers get plenty of exercise. Because of this, it’s a common misconception that they don’t need to worry about strengthening exercises. While mountain biking provides ample cardiovascular exercise and lends itself well to leg strengthening, it’s not a full-service workout. Strength training is an excellent addition to any mountain biker’s routine. It helps
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In life, timing is everything. But, let’s face it, there’s no good time to hear you need a total knee replacement. Unfortunately, some things are inevitable. All you can do is make the best of your situation by choosing a time of year that causes the least amount of hassle. Certain times of the year
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The first week after a total knee replacement can be a complete roller coaster. Your anxiety has likely been building for months about your impending knee replacement surgery, and now that it’s over, you’re ready to get your life back. The first couple of days are exciting, and energy levels are high, but as the
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Do you have trouble reaching over your head, carrying your purse, or lifting your kids up? Your shoulder pain shouldn’t limit your ability to enjoy everything that life has to offer. The simple acts of lifting, reaching, washing your hair, or brushing your teeth, can all be limited by your shoulder pain. “The pain and
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Why do we need to sleep? Apart from the obvious fact that a good night’s sleep keeps us from being tired and groggy throughout the day. Sleep is also crucial for the healing and recovery process. It is how our body recharges and repairs itself. So do your best to get some rest. You may
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Congratulations, you just graduated from Physical Therapy School! You worked hard in school, but now it’s time for the real work to start. It took 7 years of long days and endless hours of studying to get here, but you did it. Interviewing for your first physical therapy position can be scary, but I’ve got
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Woohoo! You finally had your total knee replacement! What a relief; or at least it should be. Many times people think that they will have their surgery and just bounce right back like nothing ever happened. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. With any surgery, there will be a certain degree of pain and
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Living with chronic neck pain is no fun for anyone. If you suffer from chronic neck pain, you know it takes the joy out of your daily activities, creates limits that restrict what you can do, and leaves you sitting on the sidelines of life. You’re not alone in your suffering. Studies indicate that over
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We all know the benefits of exercising; increased blood flow, muscle strength, and overall better physical and mental health. Exercising before your total knee replacement is especially important for a quick and successful recovery. It has been proven that exercising prior to having a total knee replacement speeds up the recovery time significantly by strengthening
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