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Episode 102: Flying After Knee Replacement (Airports, Airplanes, and Blood-Clot Precautions)
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In Episode 102, Michelle explains what to consider when flying after knee replacement, including the parts of the travel day that can be more demanding than the flight itself. She discusses when to talk with your surgeon about flying, blood-clot precautions, airport walking and assistance, security, seating, luggage, movement, hydration, and planning for what happens after you land.
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Michelle shares practical ways to make the airport and airplane easier to navigate while protecting some energy for the people and activities waiting at your destination. If you have a trip coming up, this is an episode you may want to hear before you book your flight or start packing.
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