After a manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), your knee has the potential to bend so much better, but only if you treat the days and weeks after it the right way. 👉 The most important thing you can do after an MUA is control pain and swelling. If inflammation stays high, your knee tissues tighten back up and you can lose the motion you just gained. Once swelling is managed, the next step is a gentle but progressive exercise program. That means: • Starting with light, pain-free motion • Gradually
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After a manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), your knee has the potential to bend so much better, but only if you treat the days and weeks after it the right way. 👉 The most important thing you can do after an MUA is control pain and swelling. If inflammation stays high, your knee tissues tighten back up and you can lose the motion you just gained. Once swelling is managed, the next step is a gentle but progressive exercise program. That means: • Starting with light, pain-free motion • Gradually
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