After a total knee replacement, even small details make a big difference — including the direction your foot points when you move. . In this video, I’m coaching my patient to keep her foot pointing straight ahead while using the pedal machine. This simple cue helps maintain proper alignment from the ankle… up through the knee… and into the hip. . When the foot turns outward or inward, it can place unnecessary stress on the new joint, especially in the early weeks after surgery when tissues are s

After a total knee replacement, one of the biggest problems I see isn’t strength… . It’s how people walk. . Most patients shorten their step, shuffle, or avoid trusting the surgical leg. And that “protective” limp can stick around for months if you don’t fix it early. . Here’s what to focus on 👇 . ✅ Heel → flat foot → toe ✅ Let the knee bend naturally ✅ Take even, symmetrical steps ✅ Use visual markers (tiles, sidewalk cracks, or an agility ladder) ✅ Practice forward AND side stepping . You don