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Hi my favorite readers! Wearing shoe lifts, whether they are noticeable or not, provides many benefits. It can be easy to focus on the negative, but what’s the point in that?
I previously wrote about being grateful for my 1.5 inch shoe lift. And..seeing that the post received such positive feedback, I thought I’d talk about […]
Hi everyone! One of my readers sent me this article about the importance of exercising after a total knee replacement. I thought it was interesting and wanted to share it again. The powerful data never grows old…
Exercise after knee replacement critical..
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-02/uod-eak020209.php
It may be uncomfortable at first, but doing exercises to strengthen your quadriceps […]
Balance has been an issue for me for a long time. My tkr seemed to highlight that fact. As we all know, it takes a while to recuperate from a total knee replacement. It is a step-by-step process. Finally, I have reached the stage where I can improve balance while walking. I thought I’d share…
Walk […]
As I was walking outdoors earlier today, my journey included walking up a steep incline and conquering a couple of curbs. (I make it sound like mountain climbing.) The curbs are still exercise for me, 17 months post tkr. So, it got me thinking about sharing this info with others. Then….
This post has been difficult […]
Usually, it is easy to back out of exercising. Many people continually make excuses about why they don’t exercise. However, I have found a great way to get motivated. It is:
Be diligent in doing your exercises while recuperating from your total knee replacement and you will get excited about what used to […]
Hi my favorite readers! It has been 14 months since my total knee replacement surgery. Some of my readers have been wanting to know about what they need to be concerned about, what to expect, and/or are they progressing like others. Here is where I am at. You can use it […]
Something strange occurred THREE weeks ago after my taking a walk. I have walked for up to four miles since my tkr without any concerns. However, this time I changed my shoes and head out for the trail. These shoes were sold as “walking shoesâ€. Here’s the lowdown:
Near the end of […]
I live in an area that was blasted by a snow storm within the past couple of days. It makes for a great way to enjoy the holiday season, but provides isolation since I’m “snowed inâ€. There is about 12 inches of snow on the ground as I write.  However, there is time for […]
Hi my favorite readers! It’s been ten months since my total knee replacement (already!?) and I thought I’d take the time to update my recuperation process. So, in a sense, this is a Progress Report…:)
It’s remarkable to me how my leg is now almost fully functioning. Immediately after surgery, my leg muscles could […]
Throughout a total knee replacement recuperation there are times when it seems that all the exercise and hard work just does not seem to be doing anything except cause pain and discomfort. You do not see results and it’s so easy to get frustrated. Well, this blog post is intended to provide hope […]
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