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Episode 106: Why Balance Can Still Feel Off After Knee Replacement (What Strength Alone Does Not Fix)
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In Episode 106, Michelle explains why balance can still require more care even as strength improves after knee replacement. Through James’s story, she describes turning, uneven ground, dim lighting, age-related changes in vision, the additional attention balance may require with age, and fatigue.
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She also explains what details to share with a physical therapist or healthcare provider and when a new or sudden balance change requires medical evaluation.
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