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Bend It Like Beckham (After Your Knee Replacement): 3 Ways to Improve Knee Flexion

 We've all been through the battle – the throbbing pain, the stiff joint, the struggle to get that leg up where it needs to be. But fear not, because regaining knee flexion (bend) is absolutely crucial for a smooth recovery and a return to your active life. Why Does Your Bend Matters? Think about your daily activities – walking, climbing stairs, getting in and out of a car. All these movements require a good range of knee flexion. Here's how good knee bend benefits you:
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An Insider's Handbook: Smooth Sailing through Knee Replacement Surgery Day

An Insider's Handbook: Smooth Sailing through Knee Replacement Surgery Day
Prepare for the Ride Home: Bring along items to make your ride home more comfortable. Consider pillows to prop up your knee, a thick book (I used my grandma’s cookbook) to rest your foot, and a small blanket if you're wearing shorts...
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The Ultimate Decision: Knee Replacement

The Ultimate Decision: Knee Replacement
As I watched my future husband walk down the embankment, with my Mom, toward the water, I made up my mind. It was time.  Come, hell or high water, I would get this knee of mine fixed!
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Meet Suzie Andrade

 
I was 41 when I was told that I needed a knee replacement and then likely my other knee would face the same fate.

stopped playing softball.
stopped walking just to walk. 
I stopped using stairs and curbs. (Yes, CURBS!)
stopped parking miles away from the store simply to get extra steps. 

One day, I was on the beach, walking through sand and cursing every painful step. I wanted to walk to the water, but it was not possible. The water’s edge was too far. It was that moment I decided enough.

I drew the proverbial line in the sand and made a decision to get it done. I was 43 years old. 

I was 45 for my left knee replacement and 46 (7 months later) for the right knee replacement, because I pushed the knee too long before replacing it.  I had my right knee replaced at 48.

I had no idea that in that pain I would find purpose. I am so grateful that each of the joints have way surpassed my expectations for recovery. Mostly because I knew they would. I had no doubt they would. 

I now share the Yetter Getter Mindset and the way I got through those recoveries in a thriving free community on Facebook.

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