Leg Press After Knee Replacement: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Practices
The leg press can be a beneficial exercise after total knee replacement for strengthening quadriceps and improving functional capacity, but its suitab...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
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Torn Labrum: Non-Surgical Rehabilitation, Treatment, and Recovery
Many torn labrums can be effectively rehabilitated through non-surgical, conservative management, especially for less severe tears, with success depen...
By Jordan
Wrist Surgery Recovery: When You Can Use Your Hand and Why
Immediately after wrist surgery, active hand use is restricted to protect healing, with the ability to use your hand gradually returning based on surg...
By Alex
Knee Splints: Adjustment, Troubleshooting, and Care
Adjusting a knee splint involves careful positioning, securing all straps snugly without impeding circulation, setting any hinged components to the pr...
By Hart
Knee Replacement: Walking After Surgery, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Walking after knee replacement surgery is a gradual process that involves early mobilization, progressive gait training, and consistent physical thera...
By Hart
Total Knee Replacement: Exercises for Regaining Flexion and Mobility
Regaining knee flexion after total knee replacement involves a progressive, individualized rehabilitation program with a qualified physical therapist,...
By Alex
Ortho Prosthesis: Understanding Artificial Limbs, Types, and Rehabilitation
An ortho prosthesis is an artificial device designed to replace a missing body part, most often a limb, with the primary goal of restoring function, m...
By Hart
Knee Surgery: Restoring Flexion, Rehabilitation, and Key Strategies
Yes, bending your knee after surgery is essential for rehabilitation, but the timing and extent of flexion are strictly guided by the specific procedu...
By Jordan
ROM Brace: Fitting, Types, and Troubleshooting
Properly fitting a Range of Motion (ROM) brace involves precise hinge alignment with the joint's axis, sequential strap securing, and setting prescrib...
By Alex
