Getting Started I just had a knee replacement surgery. What should I expect? What are normal symptoms after a knee replacement surgery? This blog, written by a physical therapy student, aims to remind you about the VERY NORMAL signs and symptoms following your knee replacement surgery, that should not be a cause of concern.
ACL Movements That Risk ACL Injury & High Risk Sports for ACL Tears This blog will discuss the common mechanisms that lead to an ACL injury and two high-risk sports for ACL injuries.
ACL ACL surgery and scarring. How long will my ACL scar last? Is there anything I can do to help with ACL scarring? This blog aims to answer all your questions regarding ACL scarring. Will the scar ever go away? What are the steps you can take to promote good ACL scar healing?
knee replacement How Does a Knee Replacement Stay in Place? Can It Become Loose? This blog will discuss the techniques used to secure your knee replacement during surgery, and how long your knee replacement can stay secure for.
exercise Is it safe for me to exercise if I have knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis? But I have pain due to my osteoarthritis. Why should I exercise? This blog aims to debunk the myths associated with exercise and osteoarthritis and outlines the best activities to do when diagnosed with OA.
ACL When to Start Strengthening After an ACL Hamstring Tendon Graft This blog will discuss when strengthening exercises can begin after an ACL hamstring tendon graft and why you should wait
Access to healthcare If I just had a knee replacement or hip replacement in Canada, how much publicly funded physical therapy do I receive? Isn't health care and physical therapy free in Canada? In this blog, the authors discuss publically funded physical therapy in 5 provinces following knee replacement or hip replacement surgery. Implications and long-term health effects due to lack of funding are also discussed.
ACL The 5 Most Common Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Injury | Curovate This blog will outline the 5 most common signs and symptoms seen across ACL tears
knee replacement Knee Replacement Recovery Movements That Are Safe & What To Avoid In this blog, I discuss what movements are safe and which ones to avoid during your knee replacement recovery.
knee replacement Can You Kneel After a Knee Replacement? | Curovate The short answer is Yes! Read this blog written by a health professional student to learn why it is safe to kneel after a knee replacement.
Range of Motion Why is range of motion important? Should I increase or maintain my range of motion? Participating in a variety of ROM exercises, as well as strengthening exercise, is extremely important as you embark on your rehab journey. This hard work will allow you to optimize your recovery and healing.
osteoarthritis Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis? Can I Run After ACL Surgery? This blog answers the question âdoes running cause knee osteoarthritis?â Debunks the myth around knee damage from âwear and tearâ, and talks about running and the risk of osteoarthritis after ACL injury.
Access to healthcare Why do rural communities and remote communities have poor access to physical therapy? In this blog, I will discuss why rural access to physical therapy is a problem and if telehealth is the solution.
ACL Injury Will My Partial ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery? | Curovate This blog will discuss differences between complete ACL tears and partial ACL tears, if partial tears will heal on their own, and what you should consider when deciding if you should get surgery to repair your partially torn ACL.
exercise Am I at a Risk of Falling & What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk This blog will present Canadian fall statistics as well as 7 exercises you can perform to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.
knee pain Why Does My Knee Hurt When It's About to Rain? | Curovate In this blog, I will discuss if rain really does cause knee pain, aspects of the weather that might be related, and the theories as to why those aspects might lead to pain.
knee replacement Am I Too Young To Get a Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog answers the question. âAm I too young to get a knee replacementâ and examines the pros and cons associated with getting a knee replacement earlier in life.
ACL ACL Surgery Recovery: How Much Help Will I Need & With What? This blog talks about how to prepare your home for after your ACL surgery, things you will need help with, and how long you will need help for.
Total knee replacement Do I Need To Lose Weight Before My Hip or Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog will discuss the relationship between body weight and osteoarthritis, how obesity influences joint replacement success and failure, and if you should try to lose weight before your knee replacement or hip replacement.
knee replacement My Surgeon Said I Have Knee Osteoarthritis but I Donât Have Pain. Do I need a knee replacement? In this blog, I will discuss if it is possible to have knee osteoarthritis without pain, if the presence of osteoarthritis alone is enough to warrant a knee replacement, and how to manage knee osteoarthritis without surgery.
ACL Am I at Risk of Tearing My ACL & How Can I Prevent an ACL Injury? This blog will help you assess your risk of injuring or re-injuring your ACL and will give you some strategies to prevent an ACL injury.
ACL Why Did I Lose All of My Muscle After My ACL Surgery? | Curovate This blog will discuss why you lose muscle mass after ACL surgery, why it takes so long to gain it back, and how Curovate can help.
Total knee replacement Why Does My Knee Feel Heavy After My Total Knee Replacement? | Curovate This blog explains why it's normal for your knee replacement to feel weird, unnatural, and heavy after a knee replacement, and how the Curovate mobile app can help you get back to feeling normal.
ACL Is My ACL Graft Weaker Than My Original ACL? | Curovate This blog will discuss the strength of a healing ACL graft after an ACL reconstruction surgery.
ACL Did I Retear My ACL Graft After Surgery? | Curovate This blog discusses how likely you are to retear your ACL graft, how you can tell and when you are at the highest risk.
