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Fast Track Your Recovery From A Total Knee Replacement:: How to Eliminate Pain And Pain Medicine The Quickest Way Possible Paperback – August 30, 2013

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Help yourself to a speedy and minimally painful knee replacement recovery. This easy-to-follow book is the result of clinical physical therapy practice in 5 states with hundreds of knee replacement patients over the course of 20 years. Despite most patients getting very similar information instruction and exercises, there is a large amount of variability in speed of recovery and perceived difficulty of the recovery process. This book helps you understand and avoid the 5 major pitfalls that ensnare most knee replacement patients and provides you with an easy to use system that leads you through an accelerated path of recovery safely with the least amount of pain and pain medicine possible. Potential patients in the 40-64 year old category should especially seek the strategies encompassed in this book. The current rehabilitation system was created 20 years ago to cater to retires. Now, many patients have only a narrow time frame to complete their recovery before having to get back to work. Find out how to avoid burning valuable PTO time and wasting money on extra high co-pays for therapy services ($30-$40 per visit). Recovery from a total knee replacement need not be a daunting project filled with doubt, worry and stress. Do yourself a favor, take control of the recovery process before you get on the surgical table by educating yourself. You can easily get fast and relatively pain free results by learning simple principles and following the Fast Track program. Go ahead, get on the Fast Track now.
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Michelle Stiles called "the no nonsense" therapist, by her patients, created a company called Cowboy Up Recovery after recognizing the bankruptcy of the present medical model. Too many people regard conventional medical wisdom as gospel, ignoring the subversive influences of Big Pharma and Big Medicine. She believes, Americans in general are being trained from an early age to defer to experts in numerous areas of life and losing the impulses for self-responsibility and self-reliance in the process. Over-diagnosis and over-medicating has become endemic. While thankful for the best miracles of modern medicine, she encourages people of all persuasions to listen to their bodies and seek out answers to maintain not just an absence of disease but optimal health. Her advice is: Cowboy Up, no one cares more about your health than you do.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 30, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 83 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496034619
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496034618
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.19 x 8.5 inches
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Michelle Stiles called "the no nonsense" therapist, by her patients, created a company called Cowboy Up Recovery after recognizing the bankruptcy of the present medical model. Too many people regard conventional medical wisdom as gospel, ignoring the subversive influences of Big Pharma and Big Medicine.

She believes, Americans in general are being trained from an early age to defer to experts in numerous areas of life and losing the impulses for self-responsibility and self-reliance in the process. Over-diagnosis and over-medicating has become endemic.

While thankful for the best miracles of modern medicine, she encourages people of all persuasions to listen to their bodies and seek out answers to maintain not just an absence of disease but optimal health.

Her advice is: Cowboy Up, no one cares more about your health than you do.

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I am having a total knee replacement next week. I have read this book twice and am planning on implementing the exercise program laid out here. I have made my Flex Bar (and I am not one to build things) and am ready. It took me about an hour to make. It is squared off; the pictures distorts the appearance.If nothing else, this book will mentally prepare you for what's to come after your surgery.
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susieQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Information and Easy to Understand
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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I chose this book because I read an excerpt that stated something like range of motion can be improved much faster and pain levels lowered faster. I am a busy person and I need to get back to my life quickly! Even though I only learned of this book, tools, and stats at nearly six weeks post-op, I still have a long way to go. I truly hope that as I apply this information the pain and swelling will lessen tremendously! I’ve been hobbling around for over two years now. I will try to update my post as I go through the new process.
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A. R. Hatch Miller and J. M. Hatch Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars A great shot of self-confidence and preparation for a knee replacement
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
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In two weeks I will have the knee replacement surgery. This book (I got the Kindle format) is just the shot of self-confidence I needed. My knee has felt so good the last month that I had begun to wonder whether I even need the surgery, forgetting how curtailed my activities are now, and that the orthopedists I first saw 2 yrs ago all said I needed a new knee, but 'not yet'. This May all said 'when do you want to schedule the surgery?'

Ms. Stiles addressed my knee need when she discusses timing for replacement for those of us with structural issues, like me. I also feel empowered by having a concretely laid out plan for stretching and exercises and rest. I hope to comment on how all of her plans and suggestions worked for me after the surgery and recovery.
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Rich M
5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Guide for TKR rehabilitation
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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I'm a 71 yo male into my second post-operative week after a TKR, and I couldn't be more pleased with this book and Michele's guidance. Her strong advice that one focus on range of motion during weeks 1 and 2 had worked out perfectly for me, so much so that on day 11 I have no pain, am off medications except 1x 650 mg acetaminophen before bed, and am walking for 10 minutes twice a day unaided on a treadmill. I use the "track" religiously to measure progress and have gained 7 inches of unaided flexion since day 3 post-op. The flex bar is also terrific in leveraging flexion. (My grandson and I built both aides before the operation, which was a nice project.)

One disagreement I would have with Micelle is her warning that a stationary bike should be avoided because it could cause overshooting of the TKR knee by the unoperated side. While that's true, one can ease into the bike by doing half revolutions and moving the seat back to a place where maximal flexion is comfortable. I'm now routinely using the bike as part of my rehabilItiation.

My in-home PT and nurse are amazed at my progress (as am I) and will be recommending that I transition to an external PT facility far sooner that was predicted. They were also intrigued by the track and flex Bar and will be recommending both to others.

As a medical school anatomy professor for over 30 years, I'm well aware of the knee's structure, what can go wrong in an operation, and how important effective rehab is for recovery. For those reasons, I put off the TKR for years because my knee didn't bother me at night and with the exception of going up and down stairs comfortably, and walking sideways down hills on the golf course, I was navigating OK. Boy, what a mistake! The whole TKR experience has been much less traumatic than I expected, and Micelle's book and aides have made rehabilitation progress quick, measurable and almost enjoyable. I heartily recommend this book.
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getupandgo
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good advice... It worked for me.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
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This had a lot of good tips and was motivational. Physical Therapy is KEY after a TKR and the Doctors don't educate patients enough. You really have to do your own research before the surgery. Read books like this and also go on You Tube for the Physical therapists there. Get all the info you can because you MUST do PT three times a day seven days a week or you may not ever walk normally again. "It's a race against scar tissue" as my favorite physical therapist on YouTube said!! And that is SO true. The stakes are high but the reward is being able to WALK NORMALLY AGAIN!!!. This book was part of my educational process and I am doing absolutely GREAT since I followed the PT recommendations to the letter. But don't rely on one source. Educate yourself thoroughly and then just DO IT. But yes, I liked this book.
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Ken Collins
1.0 out of 5 stars PRINTED VERY LIGHT/ HARD TO SEE THE WORDS
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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The print is very small and has faded printing. Not dark black, like the contents page.
I find myself straining my eyes to read it.
I do not recommend.
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Kathy
3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly printed, no directions/links for stretching device
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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This product has gotten rave reviews based on the results following surgery. I am confident in the information but disappointed that it is hard to read (font size and print quality). The links for the DIY stretching device is broken and the link to purchase a device directly is broken, too.

All of this is easy to fix. I hope these items are addressed quickly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source of information for TKR patients and therapists.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014
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I recently had a TKR and my therapists and doctor are amazed at my rate of recovery and the degrees of flexion I have gained in such a short amount of time. The credit goes to Ms. Stiles and her approach to TKR recovery. I read Fast Track Your Recovery From A Total Knee Replacement prior to my surgery and had in place all the tools I would need after surgery. This book is clear and concise in regard to the exercises, stretches, and pain management for a TKR patient. It empowered me as a patient and truly was a major asset in my recovery. Thank you, Michelle Stiles, for being an additional physical therapist for me via your book.
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J. Krawitz
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick question regarding the "Blueprints"
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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I am scheduled to have TKR in about a month. I was very impressed with the content in this book, but I can't comment on how the "fast track" works, but I will be happy to update this after surgery.

I do have a question, when I got to the end of the book there was a link to a website where I was supposed to get the "blueprints" for the device. The link only took me to a question and answer page and I couldn't find the "blueprints". Can anyone, even Michelle Stiles, help me with this?

Thank you in advance.
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B. J. May
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, Informative & Essential Reading for Rehabers and Post Knee Ops
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2013
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I have read many medical books and most were hard reading due to the reliance on medical jargon which is fine for the medical world. However, this book is a refreshing change, easy to understand and has been written with the patient in mind. You would be right to think that the author was actually on your level and really understood what you are going through.

The author - Michelle Stiles is a professional Physical Therapist (Physiotherapist) and has completed over 20 years post op knee rehab and is an expert in her field. The fact that she has written the book in a clear, formative and easy to understand way should not undermine the importance of the book to patients, doctors and other medical professionals. This information is vital for all post op knee patients as well as physical therapists that carry out this type of work.

I am recommending this book for the following reasons;

1. The post rehab protocols if followed can enable a patient to reach 120 deg movements within 4 weeks.
2. The 'seven silver bullets' that the author describes in the book are simple, makes complete sense and gives the patient the courage to achieve the extra 2-3 degrees every day.
3. The author recommends home rehabilitation as soon as possible using 3 simple, proprietary and inexpensive rehab tools which give incredible results.
4. If this rehab is followed and the surgery has been done correctly there should be no further complications.
5. It's also a great read!

If you are working in a medical setting, or you are due to undergo knee surgery I urge you to grab this book now and discover Michelle Stiles' amazing post op knee rehabilitation techniques.

Brin May
BSc Hons Sports Rehabilitation
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Sandra Irvine
4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable
Reviewed in Australia on January 5, 2016
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Very informative. The rehab tools, especially the FLEX, have been excellent following my total knee replacement surgery.
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flaglady
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2016
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I don't recommend this book at all. I only got it because I am an ortho nurse (50+years in the business and counting) who specialises in hip and knee replacement and currently run a forum for people undergoing surgery. So I know what I'm talking about! I've also had two knee replacements myself and contrary to what Ms Stiles is advocating, got my second knee rehabbed and back to normal within 6 weeks by doing absolutely NO exercises at all! Just rest, icing, pain meds for a short period and normal every day walking around the house and going upstairs on an 'as needed' basis. Trust me, you don't need all this "you will never be more medicated than you are at this stage.Use it to your utmost advantage by pushing that knee range as high as you can get it. Dominate early and make your future rehab rock" nonsense. I've see far too many members and patients in real life who now face a lifetime of persistent, chronic pain and some are even considering amputation as a result - all from 'pushing their knee to the utmost' when in fact it should resting and healing naturally.

If you buy this book, DON'T follow the directions within. It's nonsense and may even be dangerous. Or put it another way, it's dangerous nonsense!
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Susan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars short and easily digestible especially when you aren't feeling great just after ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
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Really helpful book, short and easily digestible especially when you aren't feeling great just after operation. I have recommended it to various professionals too who didn't know about it.
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JamesR
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2023
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This is an American issue book published by Amazon. They printed it in a small font in a light red colour which does not make it the easiest to read and not really value for money. There are a couple of useful tips for those who have had a knee replacement although you will get most of those from your physio. The main problem is that the book centres around the Authors 'invention' - The Flex Bar. This is actually not a bad idea and would probably be of value in recovery; the problem is that it is not sold in this country (at least I could not find it anywhere). It is suggested you 'make your own' using plastic piping and a template provided, but with a new knee you are hardly likely to be able to shop for the necessary components let alone assemble one. Therefore, if the idea is of interest to you I suggest you buy the book BEFORE you have the operation.
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