rehabilitation journey

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

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.

Total knee replacement

Pre Knee Replacement Exercises | Exercises Pre Knee Replacement

This blog will discuss benefits to beginning an exercise program before your total knee replacement. It also includes a few exercises from our Curovate app!

ACL

Why Is My Knee Numb and Tingly After ACL Surgery? | Curovate

This blog will discuss why you may feel numbness and tingling after your ACL reconstruction, and why it can last anywhere from a day to years following your surgery.

ACL

Can an ACL Injury Lead to Arthritis in the Future? | Curovate

This blog will discuss how an ACL injury plays a role in the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

knee pain

Is It Normal To Still Have Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery?

This blog will discuss what to expect during the first year after a knee replacement surgery, in terms of pain and physical activity level.

Total knee replacement

How Long Will My Knee Replacement Last? | Curovate

This blog will discuss the average length a total knee replacement can last. In addition, it will present a few factors that play a role in its longevity.

Total hip replacement

Use a Walker Walking, Turning & Getting in & Out of Your Car

In this blog I will discuss how to use your walker safely in a variety of everyday scenarios such as walking, turning and getting in and out of your car.

Total hip replacement

How to use a walker and safety tips part 2: Sitting, standing and getting in and out of bed

In this blog I will discuss how to use your walker safely in a variety of everyday scenarios such as standing up, sitting down, getting into bed and getting out of bed

ACL Injury

How To Use a Walker and Safety Tips To Use a Walker Properly

In this blog I will explain why you may need a walker, the difference in types of walkers, and how to know if your walker fits properly.

ACL recovery

5 Tips & Tricks To Fit Rehab Exercises Into Your Daily Schedule

So today I am going to tell you about some small changes you can make to your daily routine that will not only help you make time for your daily activities, but also allow you to complete all your rehab exercises!

Total hip replacement

Common Complications After Knee Replacement Surgery | Curovate

In this blog post, I will be discussing some of the things you can watch out for to reduce the risk of complications and to give yourself the best recovery

ACL

Benefits of Active Recovery: Resting Recovery vs. Active Recovery

Recovery, ah relaxation, a few days in bed binging your favourite Netflix show. That’s likely what you first imagine when hearing “recovery.” We associate recovery with such passivity, so much so that resting recovery sounds redundant and active recovery sounds like an oxymoron.

Total hip replacement

Tips To Prevent Falls After Knee & Hip Replacement & ACL Surgery

Preventing falls following hip replacement, knee replacement, or ACL surgery, is extremely important due to the loss in muscle strength and poor balance that occur as a result of the surgery.

ACL

The Mental Side of Injury: How To Overcome Mental Blocks

Document Mental blocks act as psychological barriers, preventing you from meeting the demands of a task. Behind every comeback story there are countless hours of hard work and dedication to

ACL

Sex After Knee or Hip Injury or Surgery: Part 2 | Curovate

This blog will discuss how to safely resume sex after surgery in more detail, including sexual positions that are safe and ones to avoid and how to monitor yourself to ensure you are able to physically tolerate sex.

Getting Started

Become More Consistent With Your Exercise Program Using Curovate

Did you know that you can use Curovate to help you become more consistent with your exercise program? This blog will show you how!

ACL

What Are the Most Common Areas for an ACL Graft? | Curovate

If you have an ACL tear, surgery to reconstruct the ACL can be a recommended option. There are 4 common areas where your new ACL can come from. These are: the quadriceps tendon autograft, the patellar tendon autograft, the hamstring tendon autograft, and a cadaver allograft.

Getting Started

How To Access and Follow Your Exercise Program Using Curovate

Curovate organizes your exercise program into stages based on the type of injury and surgery you had. This blog will teach you how to access and follow your exercise program using Curovate.

Total hip replacement

What To Expect After Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Going through total hip replacement surgery can be scary. Knowing what to expect after your surgery can help ease your nerves and make you feel better prepared for the surgery. Here is what to expect after total hip replacement surgery and what to do to recover faster.

rehabilitation journey

What's the secret to a speedy recovery after knee surgery?

Recovering from ACL injury, Total knee replacement or Total hip replacement can be very challenging. Follow these tips to speed up recovery!

ACL

Strategies To Keep You Consistent With Your Exercises | Curovate

Staying consistent with your rehabilitation exercises can be difficult. Here are 5 strategies you can use to help improve your consistency and get back on the fastest track to recovery!

physiotherapy exercises

How To Perform Your Rehabilitation Exercises With Home Equipment

It can be easy to fall behind in your exercise program due to a lack of home equipment. Here are some substitute things you can use as clinical equipment that are commonly found around the house.

knee pain

Should I Be Experiencing Pain When I Do Rehabilitation Exercises?

The purpose of exercise after ACL reconstruction, Total knee replacement, and total hip replacement is to reduce pain. Ever wonder if pain is normal when doing rehabilitation exercises?

ACL

ACL Surgery Recovery Time 101: Your ACL Surgery Recovery Timeline

Wondering what your ACL recovery is like? Fret no more! We are here to help! This timeline will give you a general idea of when you can return to your daily activities