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Episode 9: Regaining Strength After Knee Replacement: Rebuilding capacity for walking, stairs, and daily life
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In Episode 9 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, we explore the step-by-step process of regaining strength after knee replacement. You’ll learn why quadriceps weakness happens, how swelling affects muscle activation, and how healing timelines connect to strengthening goals. We also highlight a “minimal quad program” of research-backed exercises you should not skip, plus red flags that tell you when to pause and call your care team.
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