Having a knee or hip replacement involves quite the recovery period. While the amount of pain varies from patient to patient, muscles have been cut into, and joints have been repaired, so your movements will be restricted for a good amount of time. And while its important to keep the joint moving, walking and going up or down stairs will be quite difficult for a while.

For a person that lives with family, this is not much of a problem. Family members can help you get around, and care for you during your recovery.… Read More...