Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding knee pain and physical therapy aides.
One of the most common questions we get after a total knee replacement is, “when can I drive again?” Even though everyone heals at different rates, we can help you determine when it’s safe to drive after a knee replacement. It also makes a difference whether you have a knee replacement on the right knee […]
When Can I Drive After a Knee Replacement – A Helpful Guide Read More »
A total knee replacement can be an intimidating procedure. Yet, the vast majority of patients have significant improvements to the quality of life and recreational activities! If returning to skiing is on your radar, you’ll likely have great success. There are a few things you’ll need to know about approaching this goal after a total
Skiing After a Total Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
If your knees are making more noise than the creaky old stairs you are trying to ascend, it may be time to talk to your doctor about hyaluronic acid injections or a total knee replacement. These two solutions are vastly different, and one is much less extreme than the other. You may be wondering what
Hyaluronic Acid VS Total Knee Replacement: A Helpful Guide Read More »
Living with pain from arthritis in your joints is not fun and is downright debilitating at times. Knee joint pain can be some of the worst. If you’re struggling to make it through the day when it feels like someone is jabbing an icepick through your joint, it’s time to find a solution. There have
Platelet-Rich-Plasma Injections vs Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Arthritis Read More »
Enduring chronic pain affects every aspect of your daily life. You become short-tempered with the people around you, stop doing things that you enjoy, and stay in a generally unpleasant mood. The good news is that there are ways to eradicate pain so that you can get back to your old self. Have you been
Cortisone Injections vs Total Knee Replacement – A Helpful Guide Read More »
One of the more common issues that we see after a Total Knee Replacement is a rash that can develop after surgery. Even though this can be scary, most of the time, it’s easily treated with at home with emergency medical attention. So if you are reading this on the way to the E.R., don’t
Rash After a Total Knee Replacement – What to Know Read More »
Getting a total knee replacement tends to throw a wrench in your plans. But what happens if those plans are set in stone? And more importantly, what happens when those plans require flying? Some things just can’t be changed, and while it’s more difficult to do so, it is possible to fly after a total
Flying After A Total Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
It was your first night in your own bed after having a total knee replacement. The sun happily pokes through the blinds as the birds sing a melodious tune that allows you to gently wake up. It’s such a lovely morning that you almost don’t notice the nagging pain and the enormous amount of swelling
Reduce Your Swelling With PEACE And LOVE After A Knee Replacement Read More »
I’m sure that you’ve been told or heard of someone foam rolling their IT band to decrease tightness and help with knee pain. This recommendation has been around since foam rollers were invented. However, recent research has shown that foam rolling your IT band may not be needed at all. In fact, it could be
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After months and months of hobbling around while trying to “suck-it-up,” you finally bit the proverbial bullet and scheduled your total knee replacement surgery. It’s time to get back to doing the things you love without enduring pain with every step you take. Now that you’ve decided to move forward with a total knee replacement,
Regaining Range of Motion After a Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
