Still Struggling After Total Knee Replacement? Here’s Why (and What to Do)
Struggling to Gain Range of Motion After Total Knee Replacement? Watch This. If you're 3, 6, or even 12 months post-op from a total knee replacement and still feel stuck with limited knee flexion or extension, you're not alone—and this video is for you. I'm Tony Maritato, a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people recover after joint replacement surgery. In this video, I share real patient experiences and explain why some individuals don’t regain range of motion as expected, even when they're doing "all the right things." You'll learn: Why muscle guarding and fear may be the real barriers—not scar tissue How the central nervous system impacts movement after surgery What you and your PT can do when progress stalls Encouragement that change is still possible, even months later ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Who this video is for 1:00 - Typical recovery timeline vs. real-world struggles 2:20 - Patient story: limited ROM months after surgery 4:00 - What’s really limiting range of motion? 6:00 - The hidden reflex that blocks progress 8:00 - How recovery finally happens 10:30 - Key takeaway: It’s not your fault 💚 Recommended Amazon Products 💚: ✔️Best Cold Gel Pack: https://amzn.to/3eM3Ojl ✔️Calf Stretch Wedges: https://amzn.to/2XSuWX0 ✔️Frozen Massage Roller: https://amzn.to/3csN6nw ✔️Seated Pedal Bike: https://amzn.to/3IPTCug ✔️PCP Pedal Exercise Bike: https://amzn.to/2ZOHzVl *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It can be conscious or unconscious, but it is very common for patients to reflexively tighten the muscles around the knee joint in anticipation of movement. Visit our Blog: https://medicarehometherapy.com About the author: Hi, my name is Anthony (Tony) Maritato, PT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Total Therapy Solutions. I have specialized in helping clients recover from total knee replacement surgery since 2002 and have created this video to help YOU. Total Therapy Solutions 5900 Long Meadow Dr Middletown, OH 45005
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