The Total Knee Success Podcast: Your Essential Resource for Navigating Total Knee Replacement

About The Total Knee Success Podcast: Your Essential Resource for Navigating Total Knee Replacement

Have you recently had a total knee replacement, or are you preparing for surgery and wondering what recovery will really be like? Welcome to the Total Knee Success Podcast, your resource for total knee replacement recovery and life after surgery. Hosted by Michelle Losurdo, a trusted doctor of physical therapy and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, this show is designed for anyone considering, preparing for, or recovering from knee replacement surgery. In about the time it takes to put a cold pack on your knee, each episode shares practical total knee surgery tips, evidence-based guidance, and clear strategies to help you manage pain, improve mobility, and thrive through the healing process. You’ll learn about post-operative knee rehab exercises, approaches to knee replacement physical therapy, and real-world tools for building confidence, improving sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, and regaining natural movement. From time to time, you’ll also hear patient perspectives and success stories that encourage you along the way. Michelle also highlights the mindset and motivation strategies that make a lasting difference in recovery—helping you stay positive, focused, and resilient. And if you’re a family member, friend, or caregiver supporting someone through a knee replacement, you’ll find valuable insights here, too. Please remember: Michelle is not your personal therapist and does not know you. This podcast provides general education and opinion only. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your recovery plan. This podcast is not related to her clinical or teaching roles. If you’re ready to feel stronger and more confident on your journey—or if you’re supporting someone you care about—this is the total knee replacement podcast that will help you succeed—one step at a time

Publisher

Michelle Losurdo

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

118 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Episode 117: Six Months After Knee Replacement: What to Work on Next (Strength, Walking, and the Activities You Want Back)

   At six months after knee replacement, you can still improve strength, endurance, balance, and the movements needed for activities you enjoy. In Episode 117, Michelle explains how to identify what is still challenging and gradually build toward goals such as longer outings, stairs, hiking, gardening, getting down to the floor, and outdoor cycling. Read Episode 117 article & resources (https://totalkneesuccess.com/six-months-after-knee-replacement/) Free Total Knee Success Insider Newsletter (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/becomeaninsider) She discusses the value of reassessment, continued exercise, and practicing the activity itself, with guidance from research and the 2026 physical therapy clinical practice guidelines. This episode begins the series Protecting Your Progress for the Long Term. Book! Making Sense of Pain After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/4vrOMWE) Free Less Pain More Gain (https://totalkneesuccess.com/free-less-pain-more-gain/) Book! Walking Like Yourself Again After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/3QQ2iFi) Free Top Ten Walking Tips (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/toptenwalk) Book! (Prehab) Knee Replacement Game Plan (https://totalkneesuccess.com/gameplan/) Browse products on Amazon to make your life easier (https://a.co/d/04ToEN7f) Resources at totalkneesuccess.com (http://totalkneesuccess.com) Have a question we can answer on the podcast? Click here for Ask Michelle (https://totalkneesuccess.com/ask-michelle/) Support the podcast (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/products/support) Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content is not intended to replace individualized medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your surgeon, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific condition, surgical decisions, and rehabilitation plan. Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: Some resources mentioned in this podcast may include Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, the podcast may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Evidence-Based Content Statement: All information presented in this episode is grounded in peer-reviewed research, published clinical guidelines, and current best practices in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Music Licensing Statement: Intro and outro music for the Total Knee Success Podcast is licensed for commercial use. Editing and production for this episode were completed using Descript.

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Episode 116: Walking on Hills, Grass, and Uneven Ground After Knee Replacement (What Builds Walking Control Beyond Level Ground)

   Walking across your kitchen is one thing. Walking on grass, loose gravel, uneven sidewalks, or hills can feel quite different after knee replacement. In Episode 116, Michelle explains what changes when the ground is no longer level and what contributes to better walking control. Read Episode 116 article & resources (https://totalkneesuccess.com/walking-on-uneven-ground-after-knee-replacement/) Book! Walking Like Yourself Again After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/3QQ2iFi) You'll hear how knee strength and movement, balance, and coordination work together on changing surfaces, what researchers have learned about uphill and downhill walking, and why your walking device may be useful outdoors even if you no longer need it indoors. This episode completes the four-part Total Knee Success walking series. Free Total Knee Success Insider Newsletter (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/becomeaninsider) Book! Making Sense of Pain After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/4vrOMWE) Free Less Pain More Gain (https://totalkneesuccess.com/free-less-pain-more-gain/) Free Top Ten Walking Tips (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/toptenwalk) Book! (Prehab) Knee Replacement Game Plan (https://totalkneesuccess.com/gameplan/) Browse products on Amazon to make your life easier (https://a.co/d/04ToEN7f) Resources at totalkneesuccess.com (http://totalkneesuccess.com) Have a question we can answer on the podcast? Click here for Ask Michelle (https://totalkneesuccess.com/ask-michelle/) Support the podcast (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/products/support) Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content is not intended to replace individualized medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your surgeon, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific condition, surgical decisions, and rehabilitation plan. Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: Some resources mentioned in this podcast may include Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, the podcast may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Evidence-Based Content Statement: All information presented in this episode is grounded in peer-reviewed research, published clinical guidelines, and current best practices in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Music Licensing Statement: Intro and outro music for the Total Knee Success Podcast is licensed for commercial use. Editing and production for this episode were completed using Descript.

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Episode 115: Curbs and Stairs After Knee Replacement (How to Handle Going Up, Coming Down, and Real-World Steps)

   In Episode 115, Michelle explains why curbs and stairs can feel more demanding than level walking after knee replacement. Going up requires lifting your body, while coming down requires controlling the lowering. Read Episode 115 article & resources (https://totalkneesuccess.com/stairs-and-curbs-after-knee-replacement/) Book! Walking Like Yourself Again After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/3QQ2iFi) The episode covers a single curb with a walker or cane, followed by stairs with a rail and cane using step-to and alternating-foot patterns. You’ll also hear how strength, knee motion, balance, step height, and fatigue influence support choices. This is Part Three of the four-part walking series; Episode 116 will cover hills, grass, gravel, and uneven ground. Free Total Knee Success Insider Newsletter (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/becomeaninsider) Book! Making Sense of Pain After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/4vrOMWE) Free Less Pain More Gain (https://totalkneesuccess.com/free-less-pain-more-gain/) Book! Walking Like Yourself Again After Knee Replacement (https://amzn.to/3QQ2iFi) Free Top Ten Walking Tips (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/toptenwalk) Book! (Prehab) Knee Replacement Game Plan (https://totalkneesuccess.com/gameplan/) Browse products on Amazon to make your life easier (https://a.co/d/04ToEN7f) Resources at totalkneesuccess.com (http://totalkneesuccess.com) Have a question we can answer on the podcast? Click here for Ask Michelle (https://totalkneesuccess.com/ask-michelle/) Support the podcast (https://totalkneesuccess.kit.com/products/support) Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content is not intended to replace individualized medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your surgeon, physical therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your specific condition, surgical decisions, and rehabilitation plan. Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: Some resources mentioned in this podcast may include Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, the podcast may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Evidence-Based Content Statement: All information presented in this episode is grounded in peer-reviewed research, published clinical guidelines, and current best practices in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Music Licensing Statement: Intro and outro music for the Total Knee Success Podcast is licensed for commercial use. Editing and production for this episode were completed using Descript.

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6 ratings

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5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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