It’s cold, maybe even snowing outside. You have a fresh new knee replacement. The doctor says to keep it moving, but it is the middle of winter? As much as you might love it, are there any winter activities to do that are safe for your new knee? There are many...
Trying to decide if knee replacement surgery is right for you can be one of the most significant decisions of your life. One that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you are anything like me, you will want to know just about everything there is to know about the knee...
You want me to do what now? You can’t be serious; I have to throw away all my shoes after knee replacement surgery? If you are anything like me, that is a lot of shoes, and you were just as shocked as I was when you heard these words from your knee surgeon. The...
It is the ultimate love-hate relationship after an injury, but especially after a knee replacement, ice. Ice is cold, damp, uncomfortable, but man does it make that significantly swelled, sore knee feel better. After my partial knee replacement, I couldn’t get...
You toss, turn, cry out in pain—you’re to the point of giving up on sleep altogether. Insomnia is just going to be your new sleep routine. Trying to get a better night’s sleep after knee replacement surgery can be challenging. Especially during the first...
