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Total Knee Replacement – “Why is my knee still swollen?”

May 21, 2020

So you had Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, and your knee is still swelling, long after you thought you’d be done with knee swelling…

What’s the deal?

Is there something wrong with your knee? And is there anything you can do about it?

These are excellent questions!

And in this video, I’ll explain a few things that can impact the swelling in your knee following knee replacement surgery.

Total Knee Replacement – “How long will my knee swell?”

May 21, 2020

Did you just have Total Knee Replacement surgery, or are you about to?

If so, you might be wondering how long you can expect your knee to swell…

And if you’ve already asked around a bit, you’ve probably heard all sorts of answers, ranging from a few months, to a year or maybe even several years.

So what can you really expect in regards to knee swelling following TKR surgery?

Watch the video to find out!

Yoga for Beginners (Multiple Videos)

May 15, 2020

Are you new to yoga and looking for some “beginner’s advice” about the basic breathing techniques and movement patterns?

If so, then the 6 yoga videos on this page are just for you!

Check them out below, and let our yoga guru, Sandy Nolting, show you the basics!

And for more info on our yoga classes at Gordon Physical Therapy, visit this page: https://physicaltherapyspokane.com/yoga-spokane-valley/

Top 4 Exercises for Knee Pain (moderate strengthening)

Apr 23, 2020

Do you suffer from aches and pains in your knees? Or have you been told you have “Patello-femoral” joint pain (or “anterior knee pain”)?

If so, strengthening the muscles surrounding your knees and hips is often a vital component to reducing your pain and making a full recovery.

For some people, you might need to start with very basic strengthening exercises, which I outline in this blog/video:

->> Top 5 Exercises for Knee Pain (introductory level exercises)

If you’re ready to advance to the next level of strengthening, this video/blog is just for you!

COVID-19: 6 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System!

Apr 16, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are afraid and frustrated with what’s happening. People’s lives are being turned upside down, and it’s difficult to decipher what’s really going on across the country and across the globe.

But before I share my 6 ideas with you today, I want you to consider one important idea: if you’re feeling like me, like you’ve lost some control and certainty in your life, then I want you understand that you can take control of your health. In our current situation, most of us have lost control of certain aspects of our lives, or at least we feel like we have.

But again, you can CHOOSE to take more control of your health if you so decide. And with that in mind, let me share 6 ideas with you to help you take control of your health, strengthen your immune system, and potentially lower the likelihood that you’ll have any serious complications related to COVID-19.