In Episode 28 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains how much walking is appropriate in the first two weeks after total knee replacement and why the early focus should be on short, frequent, controlled bouts of walking rather than distance. She discusses surgeon-recommended limits including five-minute and ten-minute hourly walks, specific step caps, and the importance of respecting tissue tolerance. The episode emphasizes that early activity does not predict long-term outcomes and that recovery is strengthened by patience, pacing, and alignment with surgeon and therapist recommendations.

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