Total Knee Replacement What Physical Therapy Can Do for You
The knee is the most commonly replaced joint in the body. Usually, total knee replacement surgery is performed when people have knee joint damage due to bone diseases, fractures, knee pain, or alignment problems. In other cases, the surgery is performed on people who have difficulty performing daily tasks due to knee problems. A total knee replacement involves removing the ends of the bones at the knee joint and the thigh bone and replacing them with artificial parts. Replacement parts consist of a metal cap placed on the end of the thigh bone and a plastic cap placed on the top of the shin bone. Sometimes, a plastic insert is used to replace the kneecap. With a total knee replacement, you’ll likely stay in the hospital for two or three days following surgery. While you are in the hospital, a physical therapist will show you how to practice walking with a walker or crutches, teach you how to Recipe or article H adline
safely get in and out of a bed or chair, and help you continue to do the flexibility and strengthening exercises that you learned before surgery. Your physical therapist may even perform electrical stimulation to help reduce swelling and promote wound healing. Electrical stimulation is when electrodes are placed on the skin to stimulate the nerves around the knee. Alternatively, cold therapies may also be used. Proper rehabilitation after a total knee replacement is essential for recovery, and your physical therapist will help you regain as much of your knee’s range of motion as possible. Your therapist will tailor range-of-motion exercises, progressive muscle-strengthening exercises, and body awareness and balance training to your specific needs. While the recovery process can be painful, proper physical therapy can promote healing and hasten recovery.
Your physical therapist can help you quickly return to an active lifestyle and even make your new knee function better than your old one!
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5 -Minute Meditation
Try this third-eye meditation to open you up for clear thought, vision, reflection, and wisdom.
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Find a quiet space and come to a comfortable seat. Take a moment to form a tall spine, drawing your shoulders back. Bring your thumbs to your third eye, the space in between your eyebrows. Inhale, pausing at the top of your inhale for three to five seconds. Slowly exhale, pausing once the breath is completely released, holding for the same length as your inhale. Repeat this for two more breaths. Release the thumbs from the third eye and float the palms to the knees, continuing to keep the focus on the third eye. Breathe deeply for three to five minutes. If your mind wanders, slowly guide your awareness back to your third eye.
1 4 oz portion of Wild Salmon, skinned and cubed
Ingredients • 1 Tbs coco ut oil
● 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced
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Instructions 1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top. 3. Gently toss to combine. • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs cup Mango Coconut & Pepper Sweet and Spicy Marinade (Cindy’s Kitchen) 1 zucchini, sliced and steamed 1 cup watermelon, diced Directions 1. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in large skillet, add salmon and stir frequently for about 3 minutes. 1 cup blueberries
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2. Pour Mango Coconut & Pepper marinade into skillet and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
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