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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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