DEBBIE | FROM TKA to MUA to ALL BETTER
Debbie Howell shares her challenging journey recovering from a total knee replacement. DEBBIE | FROM TKA to MUA to ALL BETTER
My Advice After Knee Surgery
I had TKR six weeks ago, and used the X10 Knee Machine for 18 days – it’s wonderful! I returned to my office and dental practice exactly three weeks post-op. In thinking about my recovery and those of others I wanted to share a few thoughts that I hope will be helpful.
2026 Knee Replacement? Start Here.
If you have a 2026 Knee Replacement planned or just in the back of your mind… this is the article for you. Get all the information you need here.
Understanding Swelling and Scar Tissue After Knee Replacement
Physical Therapist, Lisa Alarcon, explains how to manage and minimize swelling and scar tissue after knee replacement in this essential interview.
Knee Replacement Recovery Gone Wrong: The Oklahoma Rescue
The orthopedic surgeon was shocked at my progress and cancelled the MUA. By the time I saw the surgeon again ten days later, my flexion was at 125 degrees and my extension was at O degrees. God answered our prayers, I avoided the MUA, and my knee continues to improve daily.
Bilateral Knee Replacement for Olympic Cyclist
Chris Nowacki spends time with us discussing her husband’s bilateral knee replacement. Wallander (Wally) Nowacki was an Olympic cyclist early in his life. Finding himself in need of two new knees last age 65 he took the leap and did both knees at once.
Building Strength After Knee Surgery
I present building strength after knee surgery here so you can be an exception to the majority of knee patients who suffer a huge strength deficit after surgery… a deficit that can linger for weeks, months and even years.
Lack of Full Knee Flexion
Flexion is the number one challenge for most patients after any knee surgery. A lack of full knee flexion is the number one reason patients call us looking for an “X10 Intervention”
Dancing Two Months After Knee Replacement? (Maria’s Story)
Just when you think you can’t go any further, you keep pushing forward and within a few days (maybe even a week), you will see your hard work pay off.
No Rehab Pain More Gain in Knee Rehab?
There are some very important things to consider during knee surgery recovery. While full range of motion is the immediate focus, there are barriers to achieving this goal. There are several reasons that range of motion can be limited. I discuss here the variables that can be directly affected by your success in therapy.