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Episode 38 explores why knee arthritis makes everyday life feel harder than expected by examining effort, fatigue, loss of efficiency, and changes in confidence beyond pain. It sets the foundation for Episodes 39 and 40, which focus on quadriceps weakness and neuromuscular electrical stimulation as tools for restoring function.Click here to get an email when The Knee Replacement Game Plan is released.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.ReferencesSchmitt LC, Rudolph KS. Altered gait characteristics in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and self-reported knee instability. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015;45(5):351-359. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5540.Hart HF, Crossley KM, Culvenor AG, Khan MCM, West TJ, Kennedy JB, Couch JL, Whittaker JL. Knee confidence, fear of movement, and psychological readiness for sport in individuals with knee conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(4):234-247. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12070.Arhos E, Ito K, Snyder-Mackler K, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Who’s afraid of electrical stimulation? Let’s revisit the application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation at the knee. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(2):101-110.Gränicher F, Wieser K, Aeschlimann A, et al. Prehabilitation improves knee functioning before and within the first year after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2022;142(8):1737-1748.Dandis RB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Marmon AR, et al. Latent class analysis to predict outcomes of early high-intensity physical therapy after total knee arthroplasty. Phys Ther. 2021;101(7):pzab055.Goff AJ, Donaldson A, de Oliveira Silva D, Crossley KM, Barton CJ. Physical therapists prioritize providing education about exercise therapy and dispelling misconceptions about radiology for people with knee osteoarthritis: a concept mapping study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2022;52(9):607-616.Bricca A, Juhl CB, Steultjens M, Roos EM. Exercise therapy wears down my knee joint: myth or reality? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025;55(7):463-470.