The Total Knee Success Podcast: Your Essential Resource for Navigating Total Knee Replacement
Jul 28, 2026 · 16 min · 12 segments
Episode 93 explains why kneeling can remain difficult after knee replacement even when walking and other activities are improving. Michelle separates pain from surface pressure, incision numbness…
Michelle LosurdoHost
A person may feel mild pressure, interpret it as danger, immediately unload their knee, and conclude that kneeling is impossible.
Another person may have enough motion to kneel but avoid trying because no one ever told them it was permitted.
Are you ready to get back to what you love after knee replacement? The Total Knee Success Podcast is your trusted guide with practical tips, evidence-based strategies and no fluff.
It's not personal medical advice, just solid education to help you manage pain, regain mobility and get back to living the life you love.
A few weeks after her knee replacement, Maria found herself standing in her garden staring at the weeds she used to pull without a second thought.
She hesitated, unsure if her new knee could handle kneeling, and worried she might damage something if she tried.
That moment of uncertainty is something many people experience after knee replacement surgery.
By the end of this episode, you'll understand why kneeling can feel so difficult after knee replacement, what the research actually says about safety and ability, and how a gradual practice plan can help you work toward this skill with more clarity and control.
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