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The Importance of Knee Extension after TKR
The Importance of Knee extension after a knee replacement The number one thing you want to accomplish after a TKR is getting full ROM. That means being able to straighten your leg, also known as knee extension. Post-surgery, achieving proper
Gait Speed
The Importance of Gait Speed Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization among older adults. Gait speed, or how fast a person can walk, has emerged as an essential tool in predicting fall risk in seniors. Gait speed
3 Types of TKR: What you need to know
The 3 Types of Knee Replacements: What You need to Know The 3 Main types of total knee replacements are Cemented, Uncemented, and the newly arriving Robotic Assisted. Robotic assisted can also be cemented or uncemented, but as of the
Depression After a Joint Replacement
Depression After a Joint Replacement Depression after a joint replacement surgery is a real problem. It is the elephant in the room that everyone seems to be ignoring Depending on the study you read, between 10-25% of post-op joint replacement
Total Knee Replacement Sleeping Tips
Sleeping Tips after a Total Knee Replacement https://youtu.be/057xPGH1g5w Sleeping after a total knee replacement is rough, especially in the first couple weeks. It is by far one of the most common questions that I get working with post operative knee
TKR Diet Tips
5 Diet Tips for a Total Knee Replacement Click the Link above for the free article. Head Back to the total Knee Replacement Information Center By clicking here