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Episode 115: Curbs and Stairs After Knee Replacement (How to Handle Going Up, Coming Down, and Real-World Steps)
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In Episode 115, Michelle explains why curbs and stairs can feel more demanding than level walking after knee replacement. Going up requires lifting your body, while coming down requires controlling the lowering.
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The episode covers a single curb with a walker or cane, followed by stairs with a rail and cane using step-to and alternating-foot patterns. You’ll also hear how strength, knee motion, balance, step height, and fatigue influence support choices. This is Part Three of the four-part walking series; Episode 116 will cover hills, grass, gravel, and uneven ground.
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