Frequently Asked Questions
What course should I take?
If you are preparing for surgery, I would recommend the Bundle Course, which includes the Pre-Surgery & Post Surgery Course. This is the best option to be 100% prepared for surgery. If you enjoy follow along with me exercise classes, you can also enroll in the 6 Week Pre-Surgery Exercise Class.
If you are 0-4 weeks post surgery, the best course to take is the Post Surgery Course. This will tell you exactly what to do, how to manage swelling, pain, what exercises to do. This is my full post op protocol. This course should help you avoid common issues like bending and straightening issues.
If you are 5+ weeks post surgery, you may want to pick a course that better fits your needs...
It's always important to improve your range of motion first. That will be phase 1 of knee replacement recovery. If you do not have full bend or straightening by 5 weeks post surgery, the Knee Bending Course & Knee Straightening Course can help.
If your bend/straighten is good, next step is strength! My 4 Week Strength Class (Level 1) can be started as early as 8 weeks post op.
I am struggling with knee bending but I am several weeks/months post surgery.
Most people in the Knee Bending Course are between 3-9 months post surgery. It is definitely possible to improve your bending even several months post surgery! Yes, it usually is easier to improve the earlier you are in recovery, but don't give up. We've had 1 participant in the Knee Bending Course who went from 90 to 120 at 3 years post surgery. We've also had several people in the course who have been 1+ years post op make progress.
Scar tissue is always a consideration after a knee replacement, but most people do not have signficiant scar tisse. Usually the knee is stuck because of tight muscles. The Knee Bending Course helps reduce muscle tightness.
My range of motion is good, but I am still having stiffness, pain, etc.
Stiffness, knee pain, difficulty with walking, pain when standing up from chairs, difficulty with stairs, stiffness when standing/sitting, leg fatigue, knee buckling, knee tightness can all be related to weakness of the knee and surrounding muscles. Many people have a reduction in these symptoms when they start doing a more comprehensive, specialized exercise program! Join my 4 Week Strength Class (Level 1) to help!
Are these classes live?
All the courses and exercise classes are pre-recorded. The only class that has a start date is the 4 Week Strength Class (Level 1). I only accept a certain amount of participants each month for this class because I get a lot of questions.
How long do I have access to the courses?
All courses and exercise classes are lifetime access! If you are planning surgery on your other knee in the future, you can use the courses still.
Why should I trust you?
I have been a licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in knee replacement recovery for over 7 years. I only work with knee replacement patients. I specialize in the complex cases such as chronic knee bending and straigthening issues, knee stiffness, ongoing pain, revisions, chronic swelling and much more.
In short, I live and breathe knee replacements. This is all I do 40+ hours per week. Everything I teach is grounded in my clinical experience, evidence based practice, load management principles, tissue healing timelines, progressive strengthening science. This is not random exercise selection or aggressive "push through the pain" advice. Everything is intentional programming designed specifically for knee replacement recovery, delivered clearly.
Do you offer 1:1 support?
Yes, I do offer phone consultations and I do have monthly 1:1 coaching. Spots are very limited for the coaching so please submit an application!
How do I login to the course?
During checkout, you will be required to create a password. You'll use that password and your email to login here: learning.succeedcourses.com/login You can also use the the blue "course login" button at the top of the page.
