🦵 Getting Ready for a Total Knee Replacement? Start With Your Muscles One of the most overlooked ways to prepare for a total knee replacement is improving the health of the muscles above and below the knee before surgery. A simple household tool — a standard rolling pin — can be used to gently massage the thigh (quadriceps) and calf muscles in the weeks leading up to surgery. Why this helps 👇 Before surgery, many patients already have: • Tight, overworked thigh muscles • Stiff calves from alte

💬 Worried About Knee Range of Motion After a Total Knee Replacement? One of the most common concerns in our Total Knee Replacement Support Group for KIND People! is: ❓ What should I do if my doctor recommends a Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)? I've been a physical therapist since 2006 and a private practice owner since 2001, and I’ve helped countless patients navigate this decision. Many are fearful of an MUA—but those who go through with it often experience great outcomes! The truth is, ra