Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery There are a lot of questions following a knee replacement (TKR) and getting back to your… Read More »Using an Elliptical After Knee Replacement: When It’s Safe and How to Start
As a home health physical therapist, I get to work with seniors every day and I find myself answering a lot of questions about ellipticals.… Read More »Best Sole Elliptical for Seniors: A PT’s Picks
If your balance isn’t what it was, the instinct is to buy the softest, most cushioned shoe on the wall. That instinct is backwards. The… Read More »Best Shoes for Seniors With Balance Problems
Wearing the right shoes is one of the simplest and most effective ways seniors can prevent falls and stay mobile. And trust me, you’d be… Read More »Footwear for Seniors: What to Look For and What to Avoid
Most of the falls I see didn’t happen on a hike or an icy driveway. Nope, instead they happened in a hallway, at two in… Read More »What Should Seniors Wear on Their Feet at Home?
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery Honestly, you don’t have to buy any exercise equipment after a knee replacement. If you have… Read More »Best Exercise Equipment After Knee Replacement: A PT’s List
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery It’s been months since your knee replacement, you went to therapy, and you did the exercises.… Read More »Knee Still Stiff Months After Replacement? What to Do Now
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery I walk into homes a day or two after knee replacement surgery for a living, and… Read More »Preparing Your Home for Knee Replacement: A PT’s Checklist
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery “How long do I have to use a walker?” It’s the first thing most of my… Read More »Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline: Walker, Cane, and Beyond
Part of our complete guide to knee replacement recovery Most knee replacement exercise programs are organized by week. Week one, do these. Week four, do… Read More »Knee Replacement Exercises by Phase: A PT’s Guide
