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Knee replacement journey

#181 Southland Hospital orthopaedic dept: Simulated TKR surgery and explainer

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 15/05/2021
  • amputation

Southland hospital ran an ‘open day’ type event today raising funds for the Wishbone Orthopaedic Research foundation. I had no idea what to expect, but given any opportunity to see behind the scenes in a […]

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2019: summary – The first 12 months after a knee replacement

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 26/12/2019
  • Knee replacement journey

Wow, what a year it has been indeed! So much to think about, so much achieved! I needed to use my photo gallery on my iphone to help remind me of all the stuff I […]

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Oxman Aquabike: racing again after 9 years off for injury

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 21/12/2019
  • Knee replacement journey

Lets just say the preparation on the run up to this race was very far from ideal. What with the impromptu unplanned extended stay on the Gold Coast, to the left leg injury and nerve […]

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Cycling progress; training with Zwift

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/08/2019
  • Knee replacement journey

This week, cycling has been my focus as I attempt to get my training back on track. Winter continues to rip through Southland meaning going outside is a lot less desirable than staying indoors! So, […]

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Winter cycling and TKR strength building

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 15/07/201915/07/2019
  • Knee replacement journey

What happens when you’re self employed, things at work do a bit belly up combined with increased actual customer demand…. well you end up doing crazy hours and forgoing the rest of your life, that’s […]

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