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#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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English or Kiwi? What on earth is happening!!?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 07/04/201907/04/2019
  • My news

I’m finding this whole back to fitness (the second time) journey really quite interesting indeed. It is totally different to the first time, which was life changing in itself, this time I feel like its […]

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Day 37 post RTKR: Frustrations

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 29/11/201829/11/2018
  • Knee replacement journey
  • Video

Sufficed to say my lack of independence is starting to frustrate me somewhat! Plus, I think my one remaining peg leg might actually be a hindrance! Here’s what happened today!

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Day 36 Post RTKR: Phase 2?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 28/11/201828/11/2018
  • Knee replacement journey
  • Video

I have now started to add in a few of my own exercises, now working on balance.. here’s what they are. Plus I think I may have exited phase 1 and entered phase 2.. 😁😎😁😎😁

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Day 35 Post RTKR: pillow mountains and knocking knees

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 27/11/201828/11/2018
  • Knee replacement journey
  • Video

Exactly 5 weeks Post op. I have a new goal, a new mini 7 day plan and here’s your opportunity to ask me anything and I will line up the questions and answer them live […]

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