rehabilitation journey

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?

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

ACL

When Can I Return to Sport After ACL Injury or Surgery | Curovate

If your injury has stopped you from participating in anything you love to do, we know that one of the first questions that comes to mind is “when can I get back to my sport?”

ACL

Prehab ACL Exercises: Pre ACL Surgery Exercises | Curovate

ACL prehabilitation, or commonly known as ACL prehab, is an exercise or physical therapy program that patients go through before their surgery. Many orthopedic surgeons recommend a prehab program before major surgeries as a growing body of evidence suggests that prehab is beneficial for recovery.

ACL

Should I Measure My Knee Bending and Straightening With My Phone

The answer to the question….. it is actually very accurate! A good source for healthcare information are studies that examine the results of multiple studies done on a particular topic.

Total knee replacement

How Can I Improve My Knee Bending and Straightening | Curovate

As mentioned in Part 1 of this series (see Part 1 here), range of motion is the amount of movement you have in one of your joints and is very

ACL Injury

Guide to Wound Care After Your ACL Surgery | Curovate

After your surgery, you are likely to go home with a dressing and an elastic bandage around your knee. Proper care is crucial to your wound healing and minimizing the risk of infection. In this blog, we are going to talk about how to take care of your wound to allow your recovery!

Total knee replacement

Range of Motion & Why It Is Important Following Knee Replacement

The amount of movement in your knee during your recovery will determine the types of activities you are able to do after surgery!