Injury Recovery Video: How Can I Relieve Pain After my Total Knee Replacement? Learn about how to relieve and reduce pain following a knee replacement. This blog contains a video where a Kinesiology student explains different non-medicated ways of relieving pain.
knee Video: How Do I Shower After a Knee Replacement? How Do I Go To the Washroom After a Knee Replacement? This blog contains a video with a step-by-step guide and recommendations on how to safely shower and go to the washroom after a knee replacement.
exercise Can I Run After a Knee Replacement? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not it is safe to run after a knee replacement. This blog will discuss those factors, as well as outcomes, benefits and risks associated with running after a knee replacement.
knee exercises How Can I Relieve Pain After my Total Knee Replacement? Many people tend to experience pain following a knee replacement. The good news is that there are many ways to reduce and relieve pain. Check out this blog to learn how.
climbing stairs Video: Can I climb stairs after a knee replacement? Learn about the impact of a knee replacement on your ability to climb stairs. This blog contains a video where a Kinesiology student explains the research related to stair climbing after a knee replacement.
ACL rehabilitation Video: Measuring Progress at Home After Surgery or Injury using the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI)? This blog contains a video that explains the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) and how this simple math equation can provide you with information about your leg strength after surgery or an injury.
ACL Video: What are thigh girth measurements? How can they help me track my progress after surgery and injury? This blog contains a video that explains the importance of the thigh girth measurement and how this measurement can be used to track your rehabilitation progress.
ACL Video: What are Thigh Girth measurements? How can they help me track my progress after surgery and injury? This blog contains a video that includes a step-by-step guide on how to measure your thigh girth and how these measurements can be used to track your rehabilitation progress.
follow-up with a surgeon How Do I Shower After a Knee Replacement? How Do I Go To the Washroom After a Knee Replacement? Are you living alone after a knee replacement? This blog, written by a Kinesiology student, includes a guide on how to safely shower and go to the washroom after a knee replacement.
climbing stairs Can I Climb Stairs After a Knee Replacement? | Curovate Learn about the impact of a knee replacement on your ability to climb stairs. This blog, written by a Kinesiology student, explains the research related to stair climbing after a knee replacement.
knee replacement recovery Can I Return to Work After a Knee Replacement? When Can I Return to Work after a Knee Replacement? Check out this blog to learn more about when you are likely able to return to work and what factors can effect your return.
ACL How can I measure my knee range of motion at home after surgery or injury? How does measuring my knee range of motion with the Curovate app compare to a physical therapist measuring my knee? Read the summary of our technical report published in the International Journal of Sport Physical Therapy comparing 4 mobile devices and a physical therapist measuring knee range of motion.
knee joint replacement Disadvantages of Knee Replacement Surgery | Curovate Unsure as to whether or not a total knee replacement is right for you? Learn more about the potential issues and complications that occur with the procedure.
knee joint replacement Should I have a double knee replacement or one at a time? What are the benefits and risks of a double knee replacement compared to one knee replacement at a time? Part 1 Deciding between a double knee replacement or single knee replacement? Read about the things you should consider before deciding on which procedure is right for you!
knee replacement Why does my knee replacement feel loose? Should I see my surgeon again if my knee replacement feels loose? If the percentage of people who need a revision surgery as a result of a knee implant loosening is so low, why do many people feel like their knee replacement is loose? Check out our blog post written by two Kinesiology students!
Total knee replacement How Does Ice Contribute to My Recovery and Should I Use It? This blog will discuss how applying ice to an injured or recovering area of the body can affect the recovery of that body part.
Knee prosthesis What Is a High-Flexion Knee Replacement? Is It Right for You? This blog will discuss what exactly a high-flexion knee replacement is and the difference between a standard knee replacement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.