Physical therapy can greatly improve your recovery experience through the guidance and expertise of a caring professional.[…]

Once you return home from a knee replacement, it is tempting to just relax and take it easy. It is important to exercise though after the surgery to help build strength and prevent complications. Exercising is a crucial component to the healing process after a knee replacement. The exercise will also improve motion in your knee to help get your activity level back to where it was before the […]

Americans are living longer than they used to, and requiring various kinds of advanced healthcare to ensure they remain active and vital as they age.  One of the health interventions which is becoming increasingly common is knee replacement surgery.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each […]

For many people, surgery is a last resort, and with good reason. There are risks associated with surgical procedures, and the recovery process can seem daunting. However, sometimes it's necessary. If you've already tried exercise, injections, and other treatments to cope with your knee pain, your doctor may recommend a knee replacement.[…]

In 2010, almost 700,000 people over the age of 45 had total knee replacements (according to the Centers for Disease Control), making it the most frequently performed inpatient procedure in this age group.  In the decade from 2000 to 2010, the total number of knee replacements (arthroplasties) was more than 5 million, with 98.1% of all surgeries performed on people 45 years of age or older.  […]