Avoid Manipulation Under Anesthesia with Therapist Halima Curry
by PJ Ewing (The Bee’s Knees Podcast)






On the Bees Knees Podcast, I discuss MUA prevention with Halima Curry, a seasoned Physical Therapist Assistant. We cover pre and post-surgery expectations, pain management, and mobility post-surgery. Factors affecting recovery like age and conditions such as fibromyalgia are highlighted.






Strategies for improving range of motion through stretching and alternative therapies are explored. Effective communication with healthcare providers is essential for managing pain and swelling during therapy.
Monitoring swelling, using compression socks, and aligning work routines with healthcare providers are crucial for recovery. Patients are advised to advocate for themselves, track progress, and consider alternative therapies if needed to avoid interventions like MUA. Stay tuned for more insights on post-surgery recovery empowerment.













PJ Ewing



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AVOID MUA






PJ Ewing here on the Bees Knees Podcast, discussing all things related to avoiding manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) with Halima Curry, a Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in knee replacements. Halima shares her 21 years of wisdom working in orthopedics and emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s own history and factors that could predict a need for MUA.
We delve into the critical aspects of pre and post-surgery expectations, pain tolerance, flexibility assessment, and the significance of early movement post-surgery to prevent complications. Halima highlights how factors like age, gender, and conditions like fibromyalgia can impact recovery and increase the risk of MUA.
We explore strategies to improve range of motion, such as frequent stretching, pain management, and alternative therapies like biking and swimming. Halima stresses the need to communicate openly with healthcare providers about concerns during therapy sessions to avoid excessive pain and swelling, which can hinder progress.













As we navigate through the complexities of managing post-surgery recovery, we underscore the importance of monitoring swelling, using compression socks, and discussing work routines with healthcare providers. Halima advises patients to advocate for themselves by actively participating in their recovery process, tracking progress, and seeking alternative modalities if traditional therapies are ineffective.






In closing, we emphasize the need for proactive communication with surgeons, understanding recovery milestones, and being vigilant about progress to avoid potential interventions like MUA. Halima encourages patients to stay engaged, ask questions, and seek additional opinions if needed to ensure the best possible outcome in their recovery journey. Stay tuned for more episodes in this insightful series to empower individuals facing challenges in their post-surgery recovery.













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