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The Total Knee Success Podcast: Your Essential Resource for Navigating Total Knee Replacement

Michelle Losurdo

Have you recently had a total knee replacement, or are you preparing for surgery and wondering what recovery will really be like? Welcome to the Total Knee Success Podcast, your resource for total knee replacement recovery and life after surgery. Hosted by Michelle Losurdo, a trusted doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, this show is designed for anyone considering, preparing for, or recovering from knee replacement surgery.In about the time it takes to put a

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Episode 114: Walking With a Cane After Knee...

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2026/10/09

In Episode 114 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains how to recognize readiness for a cane after knee replacement and how to use it with better coordination. You’ll have a better idea of cane fit, hand placement, the cane–surgical leg–other leg sequence, and supported practice along a counter.Read Episode 114 article & resourcesBook! Walking Like Yourself Again After Knee ReplacementMichelle also explains how step length, balance, fatigue, and your walking pattern help guide

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14:44

Episode 113: Walking With a Walker After Knee...

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2026/10/06

In Episode 113 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains how to use a walker after knee replacement while working toward a smoother, more natural walking pattern. You’ll have a better idea of walker types and fit, which leg steps first, and how to turn, sit, and stand with support.Read Episode 113 article & resourcesFree Top Ten Walking TipsMichelle also explains what to notice as your leg control improves and which factors help guide readiness for a cane. This episode begins a

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14:09

Episode 112: The Knee Replacement Costs Nobody Warns...

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2026/10/02

Diane is home after knee replacement, and the expenses continue in smaller pieces. Michelle follows her through the cost of help at home, prescriptions, equipment, therapy and follow-up visits, and medical bills that arrive later. Read Episode 112 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterPart Two explains how to identify repeating expenses, compare a provider bill with an explanation of benefits, and keep the charges you have already paid in one place.Book! Making Sense of

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15:56

Episode 111: The Knee Replacement Costs Nobody Warns...

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2026/09/29

In Episode 111, Michelle follows Diane as she sorts through costs that can appear before knee replacement and on surgery day. Diane checks blood work and medical-visit copays, possible prehab, equipment, hospital and anesthesia estimates, insurance deductibles, federal billing protections, and time away from work.Read Episode 111 article & resourcesBook! (Prehab) Knee Replacement Game PlanFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterMichelle explains which questions to ask the surgical team,

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Episode 110: Three Surprisingly Useful Products After...

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2026/09/25

After knee replacement, little problems can interrupt an otherwise ordinary day. Laura’s appointment questions were scattered, lunch was stuck on the kitchen counter while she used her walker, and her cane kept falling when she sat down.Read Episode 110 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterIn this episode, Michelle follows Laura through three products that helped: a medical planner, a walker tray, and a self-standing cane. Hear what changed for Laura and decide whether

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Episode 109: Five Products You May Not Need After...

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2026/09/22

Bruce has plenty of friends and an expanding knee replacement shopping list. Michelle follows his choices through five purchases he may be able to skip: a major bathroom renovation, an adjustable bed, a circulating cold machine, a CPM machine, and specialized heel-slide equipment.Read Episode 109 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterHear simpler alternatives, broad U.S. cost comparisons, and research on cold therapy and routine CPM use. Read the show notes for sources and

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11:16

Episode 108: Carrying After Knee Replacement (Five...

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2026/09/18

In Episode 108, Michelle follows Carmen as she brings an overnight bag and a delivery box into her home after knee replacement. Five simple questions help listeners think about the item, what their hands need to do, whether they can see where they are going, where they are taking it, and whether carrying it changes the way they walk. Michelle also covers walkers, carts, stairs, smaller trips, lifting restrictions, and signs that it is time to stop and change the plan.Read Episode 108 article &

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Episode 107: Reducing Fall risk After Knee...

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2026/09/15

In Episode 107, Michelle explains the CDC STEADI framework through Ellen’s experience six months after knee replacement. After two close calls, Ellen uses three screening questions, records what happened, and receives an evaluation focused on the factors that affected her. Read Episode 107 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterThe episode shows how those findings lead to specific changes at home and realistic physical therapy activities. Listeners also receive five simple

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11:56

Episode 106: Why Balance Can Still Feel Off After...

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2026/09/11

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.Read Episode 106 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterShe also explains what details to share with a physical therapist or healthcare provider and when a new or sudden balance

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12:27

Episode 105: Getting Up After a Fall (What to Check...

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2026/09/08

In Episode 105, Michelle explains what to assess after a fall before trying to stand. Marilyn’s story shows why dizziness, wrist pain, and a possible head impact call for help. Michelle uses guidance from the National Institute on Aging and CDC to explain when to remain down, what the published floor-rise sequence includes, and why people with a knee replacement should practice their individual strategy under supervision.Read Episode 105 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider

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Episode 104: Getting Back on a Bicycle After Knee...

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2026/09/05

In Episode 104, Michelle explains how to progress from stationary cycling to outdoor riding after knee replacement. Through David’s story, she covers the first full pedal revolution, saddle height, cadence, resistance, spinning versus grinding, upright and recumbent bikes, trainers, flat and clipless pedals, mounting, starting, braking, turning, gears, hills, e-bikes, and choosing a first outdoor route.Read Episode 104 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterListeners will

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16:21

Episode 103: Hiking After Knee Replacement (How to...

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2026/09/01

In Episode 103, Michelle explains how to prepare for hiking after knee replacement. She shows how distance, elevation gain, terrain, recent trail reports, weather, and route type can help you understand what a hike will require.Read Episode 103 article & resources - including hiking toolsFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterMichelle also covers uphill and downhill demands, uneven ground, footwear, trekking poles, monitoring your response, and adjusting one part of the next outing when

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17:21

Episode 102: Flying After Knee Replacement (Airports,...

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2026/08/28

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.Read Episode 102 article & resourcesTravel Products on AmazonFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterMichelle

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Episode 101: Road Trips After Knee Replacement (How...

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2026/08/25

Episode 101 follows Dave, a fictional traveler whose story is based on situations people face after knee replacement. Eight weeks after a left total knee replacement, he and his wife take a multi-day summer road trip from Indiana to national parks out west.Read Episode 101 article & resourcesProduct ideas for easier travel after knee replacementMichelle covers driving readiness, prolonged sitting, movement stops, swelling, medication, compression, luggage, accessible lodging, blood-clot

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Episode 100: Getting Back to Golf After Knee...

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2026/08/21

Episode 100 is for golfers who want to return to the game after total knee replacement. Michelle reviews typical return timelines and explains why surgeon clearance, strength, weight shifting, balance, endurance, and rotational movement all influence readiness.Read Episode 100 article & resourcesThank you for listening to 100 episodes! Have a question we can answer on the podcast? Click here for Ask MichelleThe Episode follows a gradual progression from putting at home to chipping, partial

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Episode 99: Returning to the Gym After Knee...

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2026/08/18

Episode 99 explains how to move from formal physical therapy into independent gym training after knee replacement. Michelle discusses cardiovascular equipment, machines, free weights, leg strengthening, balance work, and how load, range, and speed change an exercise.Read Episode 99 article & resourcesFree Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterThe Episode also explains how to begin with a small program, monitor swelling and stiffness, and progress without changing too many variables at once

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14:24

Episode 98: Carrying and Playing With Grandchildren...

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2026/08/14

Episode 98 explains how carrying and playing with grandchildren combines lifting, balance, walking, turning, floor transfers, and reacting to unpredictable movement. Read Episode 98 article & resourcesGet the free Total Knee Success Insider NewsletterMichelle discusses safer starting positions, keeping a child close, modifying floor play, and deciding when stairs or heavier lifting require more preparation. The Episode also offers ways to remain involved and affectionate when carrying is not yet

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Episode 97: Getting Back to Gardening After Knee...

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2026/08/11

Episode 97 opens the four-part Returning to Meaningful Activities series with a practical guide to gardening after knee replacement. Michelle explains how kneeling, bending, lifting, carrying, balance, uneven ground, and time in one position can be reintroduced in stages. The Episode also covers raised beds, stable supports, long-handled tools, smaller loads, position changes, and signs that a gardening session may have exceeded your current capacity. Listeners will learn how to adapt the activity

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Episode 96: Getting Down on the Floor and Back Up...

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2026/08/07

Episode 96 explains why getting down to the floor and standing again can remain difficult after knee replacement. Michelle discusses the roles of knee motion, lower-body strength, balance, arm support, and movement sequencing, then describes several general floor-transfer methods that can be adapted to different abilities. The Episode also explains how task-specific practice and backward chaining may be used to build the skill in smaller parts. It closes by distinguishing a planned floor transfer

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Episode 95: Getting In and Out of a Low Car (Why This...

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2026/08/04

Episode 95 explains why getting into and out of a low car can feel awkward after knee replacement. Michelle discusses seat height, hip and knee mechanics, vehicle design, and a practical sit-first transfer approach. The episode also covers differences among sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and minivans, along with how clinicians may break the transfer into smaller skills to improve control and reduce unnecessary twisting.More information about this podcast episodeCar transfer handle on AmazonLeg lifter on

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