The Bee's Knees X10 Therapy

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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Mari's Knee Recovery | Solving Knee Flexion













The CPM machine failed. The post-MUA recovery was going nowhere. Now what?



























Solving Knee Flexion













Professional photographer, Mari Maloney, shares her experience with knee recovery post total knee replacement surgery, detailing her initial struggles and eventual success with the X10 Therapy System. Solving Knee Flexion.

Mari stresses the importance of exploring alternative recovery options for those facing challenges in traditional knee recovery methods.



























Mari Maloney













Hi, this is Mary Elliott. I interviewed Mari Maloney for the Bee's Knees Podcast. We have a very short (and extremely useful) podcast episode for you today.

Mari shared how she initially struggled with poor range of motion and stiffness in her knee, despite following PT guidance. After hitting a wall with traditional methods, including manipulation under anesthesia, Mari discovered the X10 Knee Recovery System. With the X10, Mari saw significant progress, improving her flexion from 85º to 123º in just three weeks. In this podcast episode, she emphasizes the importance of trying different knee recovery options, especially for those, like her, who struggle using traditional rehab tools.



























I enjoyed our conversation and all of the pictures Mari shared with us.

In our chat, Mari expressed immense gratitude towards our X10 team for the support and the positive impact the therapy had on her recovery journey. This particular conversation highlights the importance of personalized approaches to recovery and being open to alternative methods when traditional options fall short. Mari's success story serves as an inspiration for individuals facing similar challenges during their recovery process, encouraging them to explore various avenues and find what works best for their unique needs.













This podcast interview concludes with Mari and I reflecting on the power of sharing her story to help others facing similar struggles. Mari's openness and determination to regain mobility and quality of life serve as a beacon of hope for listeners navigating their own recovery paths. As with many of our patient interviews, my conversation with Mari underscores the significance of perseverance, adaptability, and seeking out innovative solutions to overcome obstacles in the journey toward healing.







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ACL LCL Knee Recovery (Don's Story)

An Interview with Don Chester













Click on the play button above to listen to the interview.

Dump Truck Meets Overpass - The Start of the Problem

Don was in a huge accident. He rolled a dump truck and broke many parts of his body in the process. He was thrown from the cab of the vehicle. He was in a wheelchair for months. The X10 Knee Recovery System was able to help Don's knee and, surprisingly, his hip as well. In addition to all of his injuries Don was facing a very challenging ACL LCL Knee Recovery.

In addition to broken vertebrae and ribs, Don suffered from a number of lower extremity injuries as detailed below.



























Left Knee ACL Replacement















ACL reconstruction surgery uses a graft to replace the ligament. The most common grafts are autografts using part of your own body, such as the tendon of the kneecap (patellar tendon) or one of the hamstring tendons.













Left Knee LCL Repair















The LCL is torn when the knee bends inwards excessively, and the LCL is stretched too far. LCL tears are graded similarly to other ligament tears on a scale of I to III: Grade I LCL tear: This is an incomplete tear of the LCL













Leg Muscle Atrophy















Muscle atrophy is when muscles waste away. It's usually caused by a lack of physical activity. When a disease or injury makes it difficult or impossible for you to move an arm or leg, the lack of mobility can result in muscle wasting.













Broken Hip & Impingement















Normally, the ball glides smoothly within the socket, but a problem with the ball or socket rim can interfere with smooth motion. Trauma from repetitive hip flexion damages the cartilage of the socket, leading to hip impingement.













Hip/Leg External Rotation















Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint attached to the uppermost part of your leg. The hip joint allows the leg to rotate inward or outward. Hip external rotation is when the leg rotates outward, away from the rest of your body.













In Don's Own Words  - Solving his Knee Flexion, Extension and Strength













When David first came out and set the unit up and gave us the original tutorial, I was looking at between 71º and 76º upon initial setup. When David left, he was probably at my home somewhere around an hour and a half, I was at 80º. That was with about 10 pounds of pressure. Amazing to say my pain level was recorded as about a four when I started. And then when he left, my pain level was at zero. This is what I knew that this device was going to be so helpful for me because it basically unlocked the knee. After about an hour, I had already begun to see of my knee kind of transform and have some representation of, you know, where I was before my accident.













After getting on the X10 unit every day, the flexion got better and better. On my second day, I went to 91º  with a little more pressure until I got to 104º in four or five usages. It was just amazing. And my family, you know, couldn't believe it. My wife would come over and over say, “Hey, that's impossible.

The Perfect Bilateral Knee Replacement

an interview with Larry Meservey (NH)













I grew up doing high school sports, football, wrestling. I took it to the extreme and suffered a lot of injuries during that time. Nothing crippling, but I kind of overdid it. As I got into my work career, we started in the power sports industry. My father and I owned a Marina and, unfortunately, we didn't have all the power equipment. I just used and abused my body in ways that would never be thought of today. For quite a period of time I worked with Polaris industries maintaining their demo fleet of motorcycles and their press fleet.

I spent a lot of time on my knees. I think just over time I wore them out. Ten years ago, I knew I was in trouble. I just kept putting it off and things just kept getting worse. Little did I know that I was headed for the perfect bilateral knee replacement in a few years.



























My Knees Just Kept Getting Worse

I realized one day I was bow-legged. The pain was excruciating. I got to the point I couldn't do stairs anymore. It was crippling my life. It was holding me back from all the things that I wanted to do. I'm an avid snowmobiler. We ride ATVs and motorcycles and I'm a car nut. I like to build and crawl around my cars. I got to the point I just couldn't do it anymore. I almost needed somebody to help me up off the ground because my knees hurt so bad. I live in Northern New Hampshire and I went to a place called The Alpine Clinic there at the base of Canon's Ski Mountain. They do a lot of the orthopedics for the Olympic athletes.













I went through the x-rays and so forth. And the doctor came in and said, “Well, I've got good news and bad news. The good news is we can help. The bad news is both of your knees are, are bone-on-bone, you have a lot of arthritis, and you need to have both of your knees replaced.”

It was my wife who suggested the bilateral. She said, "Well doctor, can you do them both at once? Cause I think I know my husband pretty good and if you do one you'll probably never be back from the second one." That's what got me there. That's what put me in the doctor's office. And, and that's what brought up the conversation a bilateral with Dr. Douglas McArthur.













Talking Me Out of The Perfect Bilateral Knee Replacement

He tried everything he could to talk me out of it. I was very insistent. I told him, “If we're going to do this, I want to do them both.” So then he asked me a little bit about my background and my house. I'm in my mid-sixties, I take no prescription medicines and overall my health conditions are good. He really couldn't find a reason why not to do both of them at the same time and agreed to do so.

I had talked with PJ at X10 Therapy and discussed pre-hab. That's when I said, “Well, can I get this thing in advance?” We agreed for me to get the machine more than a week before the surgery One of the goals is range-of-motion after surgery and they talk about 0º to 130º being the ultimate goal. I don't think I was 0º to 130º before getting the X10. But when I went for my surgery, I was 0º to 130º range of motion on both knees.



























As I mentioned I was very bowlegged. Over time, my knees had just kind of unstructured themselves and I was concerned about that and. I put a lot of pressure on a doctor to make sure my legs were straight when we're done.

My Status Today

Today I can tell you my legs are perfectly straight. They work perfectly, and my range of motion is phenomenal. Currently, at nine weeks, I've got --

Revision Knee Replacement













We are so pleased to share this interview from The Bee's Knees Podcast and KNEE RADIO 1. Podcast host Mary Elliott interviews Sarah Lisieki, an RN in Michigan, about her 20-year journey back to mobility.













Sarah's 20-Year Journey













As you will hear in the interview above, Sarah's trouble started with a running injury as she was preparing for a potential Olympic bid. A timeline for Sarah's knee trouble and eventual revision knee replacement.



* Running Injury at Age 19

* "Countless" Arthroscopies (10+)

* Total Knee Replacement 2014

* Revision Knee Replacement Spring 2020

* Rehab and Recovery Summer 2020

* Update 2024: Sarah lives a healthy and happy life in Michigan















Dr. Robert Ference

Dr. Robert Ference performs approximately 1,000 minimally invasive knee replacement surgeries every year.

To learn more about Dr. Robert Ference and his surgery practice in Southeast Michigan, click here: Great Orthopedic Surgeons





















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