Recover After Manipulation Under Anesthesia with PTA Candice Cawood
by PJ Ewing (The Bee’s Knees Podcast)






On the Bees Knees Podcast, I discuss how to recover after the knee MUA with Candice Cawood, a seasoned Physical Therapist Assistant. We cover traditional PT in a clinic, and the alternative (oftentimes the better answer). We discuss pain management and mobility post-procedure.






The Key Principles


Understand the surgeon’s expectations


Clear the decks – this is your job for 2-3 weeks


Evaluate your performance in PT after one week


Adjust the course if you are not meeting expectations


Change from “no pain no gain” to “frequency not force” by 14 days post-surgery if needed












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RECOVER AFTER MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA (KNEE MUA)






PJ Ewing here… from the Bees Knees Podcast, discussing all things related to avoiding manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) with Candice Cawood, a Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in knee replacements. Candice shares her 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 post-MUA expectations, pain tolerance, flexibility assessment, and the significance of early progress post-MUA to prevent complications.
We explore strategies to improve range of motion, such as frequent stretching, pain management, and alternative therapies like saying no to pain and embracing “frequency.” Candice stresses the need to manage your own recovery and healthcare providers. You need to take the reigns on an MUA recovery – this is your second chance to get it right.














We are so lucky to have Candice as our guest. This is truly a must-listen podcast if you are facing an MUA.














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