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"I regret my knee surgery...." - What Jackie Wishes She Knew Sooner
She followed all the rules, but her recovery didn’t go as planned. Here’s what she wants you to know before it’s too late.
Shehla Rooney
May 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
TODAY’S KNEE NEWS
Jackie was told surgery would fix her knee pain. Now she’s facing a second procedure.
“I’ve been doing everything right… and my knee still won’t bend past 85 degrees.”
Jackie did everything right—physical therapy three times a week, daily exercises, pain management.
But three weeks after her knee replacement, she still couldn’t bend her knee past 85 degrees.
Now her therapist is recommending a second procedure: a Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).
Jackie is devastated. And unfortunately, she’s not alone.
Here’s something most people aren’t told: your range of motion before surgery can dramatically impact your results after. Jackie should have been told that her limited range of motion before surgery and how it could impact her recovery afterward.
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FROM PT TO PATIENT
What a Physical Therapist Wishes He Knew Before Knee Surgery
“My good days with my old knee are worse than my bad days with my new knee.”
Eric spent over a decade helping others recover from knee surgery until he became the patient.
In this candid interview, he shares what shocked him most, what actually helped, and the one thing he says everyone should do before surgery.
Watch the video, read the highlights, or dive into the full transcript.
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KNEE FLEX FACTS
Q: Can What I Eat Really Help With My Knee Arthritis?
Participants reported improvements in pain, physical function, and quality of life after following the anti-inflammatory diet.
Emerging research says, yes!
Two recent studies found that anti-inflammatory diets rich in foods like salmon, olive oil, leafy greens, and berries can help reduce knee pain and improve joint function:
Curious what that looks like on a plate?
🔗 Try this anti-inflammatory salmon bowl.
Simple. Delicious. Joint-friendly.
UNDERSTANDING KNEE ROM
Q: Free Downloadable Knee Range of Motion Guide
Did you know? Most daily tasks require 110° of knee flexion—but to thrive, not just survive, your goal should be 125°+.
“How far should my knee bend—and by when?”
We’ve created a free, visual Knee Range of Motion (ROM) Chart that shows you exactly how much flexion is required for common daily activities—like walking, driving, climbing stairs, or getting out of the tub.
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