
Don’t Let Your New Knee Hold...
Following a total knee replacement (TKR), elderly patients often face significant challenges with balance and mobility. While the surgery itself addresses joint pain and deterioration, the recovery process is crucial for regaining independence and preventing falls. Understanding how strength training and physical therapy work together can make a substantial difference in long-term outcomes. The initial weeks after TKR surgery typically involve a period of adjustment as patients learn to trust their new joint. During this time, balance can be compromised due to several factors: muscle weakness from pre-surgery compensation patterns, post-operative swelling, and altered proprioception (the body's awareness of its...