In Episode 37 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle continues a two-part, evidence-based series focused on preparation before knee replacement surgery. This episode explains which commonly emphasized factors carry less influence than people often fear, including imaging, weight, and equipment, while highlighting less obvious influences such as expectations, access to care, and health context Episode 37 complements Episode 36 by helping listeners let go of noise and focus on steadier readiness before surgery.More information at totalkneesuccess.com. What will you do in the two weeks before surgery? Click on this link: totalkneesuccess.kit.com/free2weeklaunchMedical 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 orthopedic surgery 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.ReferencesBedson J, Croft PR. The discordance between clinical and radiographic knee osteoarthritis: a systematic search and summary of the literature. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008;9:116. doi:10.1186/1471-2474-9-116Boyce L, Prasad A, Barrett M, Dawson-Bowling S, Achan P, Millington S, Hanna SA. The influence of obesity on outcome after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review. EFORT Open Rev. 2019;4(8):478–485. doi:10.1302/2058-5241.4.180056Goff AJ, Donaldson A, de Oliveira Silva D, Crossley KM, Barton CJ. Physical therapists prioritize providing education about exercise therapy and to dispel misconceptions about radiology for people with knee osteoarthritis: a concept mapping study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022;52(9):607–618. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.10808Aldhahwani BM, Piva SR, Robinson KA, et al. Sociodemographic differences in short-term physical function outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States: a scoping review. JOSPT Open. 2025;3(3):254–267. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2025.0156White DK, Hinman RS, Liles S, et al. A telehealth physical therapy intervention to increase physical activity in adults with knee osteoarthritis: the Delaware PEAK randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025;55(5):377–388. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.12102Bove AM, Zavacky EN, Zeleznik H, Bise CG, Patterson CG, Parmanto B, Fitzgerald GK. Rural access to physical therapy for osteoarthritis rehabilitation (RAPTOR): a pilot feasibility study. JOSPT Open. 2025. Advance online publication. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2025.0167Dupuis F, Perreault K, Roy JS, et al. Group physical therapy programs for military members with musculoskeletal disorders: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(6):417–428. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.11891

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