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25+ years of physical therapy expertise🏃‍♀️

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06/12/2026

Be honest… what number are you secretly obsessing over after knee replacement?
90 degrees?
100 degrees?
120 degrees?
One more degree.
Five more degrees.
I get it — the bend number can feel like the report card.
And yes, your knee bend matters.
But your recovery is more than one number.
Swelling matters.
Walking matters.
Stairs matter.
Sleep matters.
Strength matters.
How your knee feels the next day matters too.
So if you’re feeling stuck, try not to let one number convince you that you’re failing.
Your knee is recovering in more ways than what shows up on a goniometer.
Now tell me — what number are you stuck thinking about right now?
No judgment. Just real knee recovery talk.
If you’re tired of guessing what your knee needs next, message me RECOVERY and I’ll point you in the right direction.

06/10/2026

This message from Julie, one of my online knee recovery clients, absolutely made my day. 💙
“So excited to be working with you Susan!! Your insights help me realize recovery is a process...and that I will get there.”
That mindset right there? That’s everything.

Knee recovery isn’t always a straight line. And when you’re trying to figure it out on your own, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and honestly… exhausting.

But with the right plan, the right guidance, and support that meets you where you are — even virtually — the process starts to feel a whole lot more manageable.

If your knee has been slowing you down, keeping you from the activities you love, or making everyday life harder than it should be, you don’t have to keep guessing your way through recovery.

I help people build a clear path forward — step by step. 🙌
Ready to talk through what’s going on with your knee?

You can book a free Knee Strategy Call here:
https://go.ptwithsusan.com/tkr-booking-link

06/09/2026

Before you assume your stiff knee needs to be pushed harder after knee replacement, check the swelling first.
Sometimes stiffness is not your knee being lazy.
Sometimes it is your knee saying, “I’m irritated.”
Swelling can make the knee feel tight, heavy, painful, band-like, and harder to bend. It can also make it harder for your quad to kick in.
That does not mean you should do nothing.
It means your knee may need the right level for that day — not more force just because you feel behind.
Some days are for progression.
Some days are for calming things down so you can move better tomorrow.
Does your knee feel worse after exercise, better after exercise, or totally unpredictable?
If you’d like more knee recovery tips, message me RECOVERY and I’ll point you in the right direction.

06/07/2026

If your knee still will not straighten after knee replacement, please do not just wait and hope it fixes itself.

That is not meant to scare you.

But extension is one of those issues that can become harder to fix if it is ignored too long.

It affects:
✔️ Walking
✔️ Quad strength
✔️ Stairs
✔️ Balance
✔️ How the rest of your body compensates

If you are several weeks out and still cannot get close to straight, it is worth getting guidance.

Also — check with your surgeon or PT if you have sudden worsening pain, calf pain, new redness, fever, drainage, a major increase in swelling, or your extension is not improving despite consistent work.

Comment STRAIGHTEN or message me and I’ll send you my free Extension Recovery Protocol.

Want to learn more? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlAbIz1PYc

06/06/2026

80 years old and still playing pickleball and golf regularly 👏
Tom started having neck stiffness and shoulder problems that were affecting golf, driving, and everyday movement.
After working together, here’s what he had to say about his experience.
Helping active adults stay mobile, strong, and doing what they love is exactly why I do what I do.
As a concierge physical therapist, I offer one-on-one care for active adults who want to keep playing, moving, and doing the things they love — without just pushing through pain and hoping it goes away.
If you’re local to the Margate/Downbeach area and pain is starting to interfere with pickleball, golf, workouts, or everyday life, message me “ACTIVE” and I’ll help you figure out the best next step.

06/06/2026

Stop forcing your knee straight aggressively after knee replacement.

More force is not always the answer.

If your knee feels swollen, irritated, or protective, aggressive pushing can sometimes create more guarding — and more guarding can make the knee resist even more.

A better approach is often:
✔️ Calm the knee first
✔️ Use relaxed heel prop positioning
✔️ Breathe
✔️ Let gravity help
✔️ Follow with quad activation
✔️ Recheck your walking

The goal is not just to push the knee straight.

The goal is to help your knee tolerate extension and your quad control it.

Comment STRAIGHTEN and I’ll send you my free Extension Recovery Protocol.

Want to learn more? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlAbIz1PYc

06/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes people make after knee replacement?

Keeping a pillow under the knee all day.

I get why people do it.

It feels comfortable.

But if your goal is to get the knee fully straight, that position may work against you.

You may be accidentally teaching your knee to stay bent.

That does not mean you can never support your leg.

But for extension, the goal is usually to support the heel or lower leg in a way that lets the knee relax toward straight — not stay propped in a bend all day.

Comment STRAIGHTEN and I’ll send you my free Extension Recovery Protocol.

Want to learn more? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlAbIz1PYc

06/04/2026

If your knee won’t straighten after knee replacement, it is not always “just tight.”

There are several reasons your knee may feel blocked:
✔️ Swelling
✔️ Quad shutdown
✔️ Hamstring guarding
✔️ Pain or irritation
✔️ Resting too long in a bent position

And this part is big:

Your knee adapts to the position it spends the most time in.

So if the knee is supported in a bent position all day, it may start to “prefer” that position.
That does not mean you did anything wrong. It just means your knee needs the right input consistently.

Comment STRAIGHTEN and I’ll send you my free Extension Recovery Protocol.

Want to learn more? Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlAbIz1PYc

06/03/2026

If you’re still limping after knee replacement, your knee bend may not be the only issue.
A lot of people focus on how far the knee bends — and yes, flexion matters.
But if your knee does not fully straighten, your quad has a much harder time doing its job.

That can affect:
✔️ Walking
✔️ Stairs
✔️ Balance
✔️ Hip and back comfort
✔️ Confidence with every step

This does not mean you should panic.

But it does mean extension deserves your attention.

Because flexion gets attention… but extension gives you your walk back.

Comment STRAIGHTEN and I’ll send you my free Extension Recovery Protocol.

06/01/2026

Before knee surgery, don’t ignore this.

Getting your knee straight before knee replacement can make a big difference in how your quad works and how you walk after surgery.

It’s not just about bending — knee extension helps set the foundation.

Comment PREHAB and I’ll send you my knee prehab checklist.

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