I am 77 and getting ready for total knee replacement. After years of dancing my righ knee is bone on bone. I know that escerise pre operationwill help greatly in recovery. What are the best to do?

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

Hello Anonymous,

Consult your orthopedic surgeon before starting an exercise program. I would be afraid that any unauthorized activity might worsen the damage to your knee.

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Maryann

March 28, 2014 - 5:23pm

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