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Knee Replacement, 20 Days Later

Listen to our interview with Sandy Leman about her knee replacement and recovery by clicking on the PLAY button above.













I grew up in south Louisiana.

I danced a lot growing up because people in Louisiana dance a lot. And I was really into it. I also loved competitive sports. I moved to Texas and had several children, but I stayed active. Playing tennis and racquetball morphed into pickleball in recent years.

I'm 69 years old. Being physically active was really important to me and as long as I could do that, I was happy. But towards the end, prior to my surgery, I'd gotten to the point where I had to do something or I was going to lose the ability to be as active as I like to be.



























My Love of Pickleball

The court is smaller than a tennis court. It's pretty efficient. It's very social. A lot of ex athletes play pickleball. And a lot of people who really aren't athletes at all play pickleball, but those are two different levels. I was playing sort of in between, but I played a more aggressive pickleball, at a higher level. When I played I used a lot of energy and it was really good for me.















Stretches for Pickleball and Tennis

For those who are pickleball players we have a educational article and video about how to get ready for your game. Experts in their field of physical therapy, learn how to make sure you do not cause injury with your love of this growing sport. Click on the picture to learn more.





























Athletics and My Knee History

My knees were a little bit bowed. That's a genetic imperfection that might have contributed to the problem, but nonetheless, they certainly didn't slow me down. I was very fast runner, very competitive athlete. I didn't have any problems most of my life. Having children might have taken its toll on me. But I always stayed active play in between having babies.

 

Torn Meniscus

Then I tore cartilage in my knees and had both of them operated on. I did that by lifting something very heavy and pulling it on a wagon. I shouldn't have done it. But right after that I had to have a meniscus repair. I had the other one fixed after a snow skiing accident.



























Knee Performance Decline

From what I understand, when you lose meniscus cartilage it makes you more susceptible to complications. I have no arthritis anywhere else in my body. No aches and pains anywhere. Hips, hands, shoulders, everything is great. But my knees started to sort of break down because I played tennis three or four times a week. I played racquetball three or four times a week and I was playing pickleball at least two or three times a week. Just generally speaking, after the surgery, especially on my right knee, I never fully recovered from that the way I would have liked. I had to compensate for a lack of strength and range of motion.













15 Good Years

I went on like that for probably 15 years. Although I was very active eventually it just played itself out and I had to get the surgery. I found myself not wanting to go places where I'd have to walk far. I was not in constant pain and I slept well. But it was enough that the pain from overexertion got to where it was causing me not to want to do things that I would normally do.

Avoid Manipulation Under Anesthesia (12-weeks after knee replacement)













An Interview with PTA, Kim Sajewski

"The Dianne Story" - Part I













We are pleased to share this interview from The Bee's Knees Podcast and KNEE RADIO 1. We share the account of Dianne Smith's recovery after total knee replacement. Dianne was able to avoid manipulation under anesthesia after 12 weeks of struggling in outpatient PT.

Dianne faced an additional challenge in that she had three blood clots in her calf when she started on X10. At the end, the blood clots were gone.

Details in the article below and on the podcast. This is part one of a two-part series.













Hello, my name is Kim Sajewski, and I was fortunate enough to be the recovery coach for Dianne Smith. When I first spoke with her, she was about 83 days post-surgery. Typical patient that I talk to are frustrated, struggling, dodn't know where to go. Dianne found us at at x10therapy.com: and she did her research. She was a great patient. She wanted to know what else she could do. And I was upfront and honest with her. We talked about where she was in her recovery, what she had been doing.













She was in outpatient therapy. She was zero degrees extension, which she had full, and she had about  103 degrees flexion. The unique thing about Diane and I have not seen before with X10 is Diane had three blood clots in her calf. She still had them when she came to us, and I told her I was concerned. I had never seen it before, but she had been in outpatient therapy. The surgeon told her there's nothing that they can do about them. She, she was on blood thinners; they didn't give her any restrictions.



























Kim Sajewski













In going through what she was doing in outpatient therapy, I knew the X10 would be way more gentle than the outpatient therapy was for her. She was being forced into manual stretching to the point that she was like, “Kim, I was smacking my hand on the matt / table, tapping out. I'm tapping out like in a wrestling match.” And I said I understood, and it's not the way to go, but it is what it is. We both said the same thing. As soon as I started saying it, she started finishing it for me. I said, “You know, when patients continue, you have your trust with your therapist and things are going okay, but then things don't go so well. But then they keep doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.” And she said it right with me.

She said, “That's a definition of insanity, to keep doing the thing, the same things over and over again, and expecting something different, an outcome, something different.” And we laughed.

She's like, “I knew I couldn't keep doing this anymore. I was a young 60-year-old grandmother who wanted to play with the grandkids. I had places to go. I wanted to travel. I did this for a reason. You know, my knee was so painful before surgery, and I did this because I wanna get back to life.” Unfortunately, this happened.























From the blood clots, her leg had swelled up. She was suffering from swelling from quite a long time, her leg was very tender, and wasn't getting anywhere with range of motion. PJ on our team first talked to her just said, “Listen, whether you get the machine or not, you just have to stop doing what you're doing. Ride the bike three times a day.

Avoid MUA 12 Weeks Post Surgery (Dianne's Story)













"The Dianne Story" - Part II













We are pleased to share this interview from The Bee's Knees Podcast and KNEE RADIO 1. We share the account of Dianne Smith's recovery after total knee replacement. Dianne avoided a manipulation under anesthesia after 12 weeks struggling in outpatient PT. Avoid MUA 12 Weeks Post Surgery

Dianne faced an additional challenge in that she had three blood clots in her calf when she started on X10. At the end the blood clots were gone.

Details in the article below and on the podcast. This is part two of a two-part series.























From the blood clots, her leg had swelled up. She was suffering from swelling from quite a long time, her leg was very tender, and wasn't getting anywhere with range of motion. PJ on our team first talked to her just said, “Listen, whether you get the machine or not, you just have to stop doing what you're doing. Ride the bike three times a day. Just stop this forceful stretching. This pain mechanism is not going to stop.” So she decided to get the X10.













Before she got the X10, she already had gained nine degrees from doing what PJ had told her to do. We were so happy. We're all a team here, so we want the best for the patient. We were happy that she was able to gain that much range.













And then 23 days after her blood clots were gone.

Dianne said, “I don't know. I don't know what happened. I don't care how it happened, but they're gone. My leg is no longer swollen. It's not painful. I can touch it. You know, anybody, you know, my grandkids touch my leg. I don't jump. It's l like, it's a miracle, you know? And she was so thankful of finding X10.













From Dianne's PT: And we had our doubts. We had our honest talks about, “Hey, you know, I can't promise you that this is going to get you to where you think you want to go, where want to be. But I can guarantee you it's going to get you better than what you were.” I told Dianne, “You trusted that process and you did it!”





























KNEE RADIO 1 (powered by The Bee's Knees Podcast)

This interview is available exclusively on The Bee's Knees Podcast and on KNEE Radio 1, a new radio station engineered to help the millions of knee surgery patients each year. You can listen to KNEE RADIO 1 right here: KNEE RADIO 1











































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Recover After Manipulation Under Anesthesia with PTA Candice Cawood

by PJ Ewing (The Bee's Knees Podcast)













On the Bees Knees Podcast, I discuss how to recover after the knee MUA with Candice Cawood, a seasoned Physical Therapist Assistant. We cover traditional PT in a clinic, and the alternative (oftentimes the better answer). We discuss pain management and mobility post-procedure.













The Key Principles



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Understand the surgeon's expectations



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Clear the decks - this is your job for 2-3 weeks



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Evaluate your performance in PT after one week



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Adjust the course if you are not meeting expectations



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Change from "no pain no gain" to "frequency not force" by 14 days post-surgery if needed

























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Bob's Knee Recovery | Two Knees with X10 Therapy













Bob did not need to go to outpatient physical therapy after using the X10 for his knee replacement recovery.



























Must Have X10 for Recovery













Hi, this is Mary Elliott. I interviewed Michigander, Bob Brand, for the Bee's Knees Podcast. Bob shares his remarkable journey with the X10 Knee Machine, detailing how it aided his post-surgery recovery for both knees.

After experiencing incredible progress and gaining full range of motion within weeks of using the machine following his first knee replacement, Bob insisted on utilizing it again for his second knee replacement surgery. With the support of X10 remote physical therapists, he emphasizes how the machine's unique approach to stretching discomfort pushed him to surpass traditional physical therapy outcomes, enabling a faster and more successful recovery process.















I enjoyed our conversation and the videos and pictures Bob shared with us. As with so many other patient, Bob's support of our mission for 'great recoveries' is heartening.





























Listen to the Podcast Above

In our conversation Bob shares his transformative experience with the X10 machine, detailing his knee surgeries over 40 years, with one knee being reconstructed multiple times. After having his right knee replaced and being prescribed the X10 machine, Bob achieved remarkable results within three weeks, gaining full range of motion and returning to work much sooner than expected.

When faced with getting his left knee replaced, Bob insisted on using the X10 machine again due to his previous success. Following the surgery, he started using the machine immediately and made incredible progress, reaching maximum range of motion in just 20 days.













Bob emphasizes the unique benefits of the X10 machine in pushing individuals beyond their comfort zones, enabling them to surpass what traditional physical therapy alone could achieve. He highlights the importance of the machine's ability to provide a stretching discomfort rather than pain, encouraging users to push themselves for faster recovery. Bob commends the X10 coaches and physical therapists who visited his home, praising their support, encouragement, and professionalism throughout his recovery process.







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Five Months After Knee Replacement

Nan's "Never Say Die" Knee Recovery













Everyone else thought Nan's recovery was done. Her bend was "good enough", her pain was gone, she should "be happy" with the mobility with which she was left. Nan did not agree.

Nan's knee extension (straightening) was good at 0º which means her leg was perfectly straight. It was the 107º flexion that troubled her. For a life-long athlete this was far from what she expected. And then fate stepped in. It was as if the world simply conspired to help Nan when it was most needed. Fortuitously her friend, Alison, was just finished with the X10 in her home. She had done so well and was ready to let the machine move on to help the next person. They discussed it and Nan decided to take the X10 immediately and see what she could do.













The conventional wisdom, and most clinical literature, agree that at five months after knee replacement it is unlikely to see much gain in flexion (bending the knee back). It is understood that knee replacement patients have until three months to improve their flexion, and six months to finish off their knee extension. Scar tissue, swelling, quad tightness and other factors can inhibit or simply stop the opportunity for range of motion gains.



























Many Athletic Pursuits













Nan has been an athlete all her life. Gymnastics (University of Washington, four years), rugby (Boston Women's Rugby Team), running, hiking, skiing, Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do. At age 62 she was not about to let a knee surgery get in the way of her highly active lifestyle. She had arthroscopic knee surgery way back in college in 1978. At the time this was a really big deal. Over the past year it became really apparent that a knee replacement was needed. When she simply could not get back on her skis after falling she knew the time had come.



























To listen to our interview with Nan click on the play button at the top of this page. The interview is part of our series of patient interviews that we present on The Bee's Knees Podcast (knee surgery recovery). And a special thanks to Nan for such generosity with her time in sharing her story.



























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