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

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 65: How to Actually Reduce Pain (What Works &...

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2026/04/21

In Episode 65, Michelle explains what actually helps reduce pain after knee replacement and what common approaches tend to fall short. She walks through practical strategies including graded exposure, consistency, and calming the nervous system. Listeners will learn how to approach movement in a way that supports progress without increasing reactivity. This episode builds on earlier concepts and provides clear next steps.Support the podcastFree newsletter: Total Knee Success InsiderGet the Making

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Episode 64: Why Pain Becomes Chronic (The Loop That...

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2026/04/17

In Episode 64, Michelle explains why pain can persist after knee replacement even when healing is progressing. She introduces the fear, tension, and pain cycle and explains how the nervous system can become more sensitive over time. Listeners will learn how pain patterns develop and how attention, stress, and avoidance can reinforce the cycle. This episode sets the foundation for understanding how to begin breaking the loop.Free newsletter: Total Knee Success InsiderGet the Making Sense of Pain

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Episode 63: What Pain Really Is (And Why You Feel It)

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2026/04/14

Episode 63 begins a 4-part pain series by explaining what pain actually is after knee replacement and why it can feel confusing. This Episode helps listeners move from fear to confidence by reframing pain as a protective response rather than a direct signal of damage. It also introduces how multiple factors influence pain, setting up the rest of the series.Get the Making Sense of Pain After Knee Replacement GuideMedical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not

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Episode 62: What Physical Therapy Actually Does (And...

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2026/04/10

In Episode 62, Michelle breaks down what physical therapy actually does after total knee replacement—and why it is much more than just exercises. She explains how physical therapy retrains the nervous system, rebuilds strength, improves movement quality, and guides long-term function. This Episode helps listeners move from passively doing exercises to actively understanding their role in the process. It’s a foundational, myth-busting Episode for anyone preparing for or recovering from knee

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Episode 61: Consistency Beats Intensity (Why What You...

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2026/04/07

In Episode 61 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains why consistency is more important than intensity after knee replacement. She explores how the body adapts through repeated effort over time and why inconsistent patterns can slow progress. The episode provides a practical framework for building steady improvement and sets up a deeper understanding of physical therapy in the next episode.Free newsletter: Total Knee Success InsiderSupport the podcastBefore surgery? free2weeklaunchThe

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Episode 60: Strength Is the Missing Piece (Why Your...

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2026/04/03

In Episode 60 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains why strength plays a central role in outcomes after knee replacement and how muscles drive movement and function after surgery. She clarifies the difference between joint mechanics and muscle capacity, helping listeners understand why progress may feel limited even when the joint is healing well. The episode emphasizes progressive strength building and sets up the importance of consistency in the next episode.Free newsletter: Total

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Episode 59: What Actually Determines Your Outcome...

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2026/03/31

In Episode 59 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains what actually influences outcomes after knee replacement beyond the surgery itself. She discusses the role of preoperative strength, rehabilitation consistency, movement patterns, overall health, and expectations in shaping results. The episode helps listeners understand how to focus on the factors they can control to support better function and long-term outcomes.Free newsletter: Total Knee Success InsiderBefore surgery

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Episode 58: “You’ll Need Another Knee Replacement in...

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2026/03/27

In Episode 58 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle examines the common belief that knee replacements only last about ten years and explains what current research actually shows about implant longevity. She walks through long-term implant performance data, the factors that influence how long an implant lasts, and how to approach timing decisions using both evidence and real-world clinical experience. The episode helps listeners understand how to apply this information to their own situation,

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Episode 57: “You’ll Be Back to Normal in Six Weeks”...

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2026/03/24

In Episode 57 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains why the common phrase “you’ll be back to normal in six weeks” can create unrealistic expectations after knee replacement. She walks listeners through the real phases of process—from early healing to long-term strength rebuilding—and explains how progress continues well beyond the first postoperative milestone. Drawing on current research and clinical rehabilitation insights, the episode helps patients understand why process unfolds

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Episode 56: “Exercise Will Wear Out Your Knee” (Why...

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2026/03/20

In Episode 56 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle addresses the common belief that exercise will wear out an arthritic knee joint. She explains how this idea developed, what modern research shows about exercise and cartilage health, and why strengthening and movement are central strategies for managing knee osteoarthritis. The episode also discusses how maintaining activity can support better preparation and recovery for people considering knee replacement.What will you do before surgery

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Episode 55: “Bone-on-Bone Means You Need Surgery Now”...

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2026/03/17

In Episode 55 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains what doctors mean when they describe knee arthritis as bone-on-bone and why imaging findings alone do not determine the timing of knee replacement. The episode introduces the Kellgren–Lawrence grading scale used to classify osteoarthritis on X-ray and discusses how structural changes in the joint relate to symptoms, pain, and daily function. Listeners learn why treatment decisions are usually based on quality of life rather than

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Episode 54: Stem Cells Before Total Knee Replacement...

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2026/03/13

In Episode 54 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle examines stem cell injections for knee arthritis and explains what these treatments actually contain, how they are regulated, and what current research suggests about their effectiveness. The episode separates regenerative medicine marketing from evidence‑based expectations and helps listeners understand the difference between symptom relief and structural joint restoration. Listeners also learn about evaluating biologic injection claims and

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Episode 53: PRP Before Total Knee Replacement (What...

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2026/03/10

In Episode 53 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains what platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) injections are and how they are used before total knee replacement. She discusses how PRP is prepared from a patient’s own blood, what the research shows about symptom relief for knee osteoarthritis, and why PRP does not reverse advanced structural arthritis. The episode also describes what patients typically experience before and after the injection.What will you do before surgery? You need a clear

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Episode 52: Gel Injections Before Total Knee...

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2026/03/06

In Episode 52 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains what gel injections, also known as hyaluronic acid injections, are designed to do before total knee replacement. She breaks down how these injections interact with joint fluid, why clinical research on their effectiveness is mixed, and which patients may be more likely to notice benefit. Michelle also discusses how gel injections fit into real-world treatment decisions, including timing before surgery and how to evaluate whether they

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Episode 51: Cortisone Before Total Knee Replacement...

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2026/03/03

In Episode 51 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains how cortisone injections work before total knee replacement. She discusses how corticosteroids reduce inflammation, what relief to realistically expect, timing considerations before surgery, and how to determine whether a cortisone injection aligns with your overall surgical plan.Get email when The Knee Replacement Game Plan is released.Visit totalkneesuccess.com.Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and

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Episode 50: Walking Speed, Endurance, and What They...

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2026/02/27

In Episode 50 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains how walking speed and endurance predict independence after total knee replacement. She outlines how to measure 10‑meter walking speed, discusses the 2‑ and 6‑minute walk tests for endurance, and connects gait performance to strength, balance, and long-term function.NMES unit commonly used for quad muscle contractionA second estim unit to check outGet email when The Knee Replacement Game Plan is released.Visit

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Episode 49: Strength Benchmarks After Knee...

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2026/02/24

In Episode 49 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains the objective strength benchmarks that define meaningful recovery after total knee replacement. She breaks down quadriceps strength symmetry, sit-to-stand performance, stair descent control, and single-leg stability thresholds that predict long-term independence. Listeners learn why pain reduction alone does not define recovery and how measurable strength data creates clarity and direction. This episode lays the foundation for

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Episode 48: What Defines a Successful Recovery?...

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2026/02/20

In Episode 48 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains what truly defines a successful recovery after total knee replacement beyond range of motion and timelines. She discusses strength, functional performance, walking endurance, balance, and meaningful improvement as more accurate markers of progress. Listeners learn how to evaluate their own recovery in practical, real-life terms and gain clarity about whether they are truly on track.NMES unit commonly used for quad muscle

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Episode 47: The Recovery Plateau That Isn’t About...

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2026/02/17

In Episode 47 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains what prehabilitation actually changes before knee replacement and what it was never designed to control. She clarifies why prehab improves early strength and confidence but does not eliminate later slowdowns or plateaus. This episode reframes mid‑recovery challenges in a way that reduces self‑blame and supports steady, progressive rebuilding. Listeners walk away with a clearer understanding of how to use preparation strategically and

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Episode 46: How to Keep Moving Forward When Progress...

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2026/02/13

In Episode 46 of the Total Knee Success podcast, Michelle explains how to stay engaged after knee replacement when progress feels slower and less obvious. She discusses why mid-phase slowdowns are normal and why consistency, rather than constant testing or perfection, supports continued improvement. Michelle introduces ten research-informed activity options often used between three and six months after surgery and encourages listeners to use these as a starting point for thoughtful conversations

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