
Blog
Why Pre-Op Prep Matters More Than People Realize: An RN’s Perspective As a registered nurse who has supported dozens of […]
Preparing for knee surgery can feel overwhelming, but having the right items at home can make a huge difference in […]
Preparing for knee surgery can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a total knee replacement, an ACL repair, or another orthopedic procedure, […]
Facing knee surgery can stir up a lot of emotions — fear, uncertainty, even frustration. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed […]
The first week after knee surgery is often the most challenging — but it’s also when a lot of important […]
Recovering from knee surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing swelling and pain. As a nurse with […]
Recovering from knee surgery is a journey — and one of the biggest steps is learning how to move safely […]
Recovering from surgery is a journey that requires more than just rest — it also needs the right nutrition. As […]
Recovering from knee surgery or injury takes time, patience, and the right support. While physical therapy, rest, and proper care […]
When it comes to recovering from knee surgery (or any surgery), most patients focus on physical therapy, medications, and wound […]
Healing after knee surgery is a journey — and like any journey, there are bumps, detours, and moments when it […]
When we talk about recovering from surgery, we often focus on the physical side — the swelling, the pain, the […]
Recovering from knee surgery is not just a physical journey — it’s an emotional and mental one too. As a […]
Recovering from knee surgery isn’t just about rest — it’s also about movement. Physical therapy (PT) is one of the […]
International travel opens up doors to entirely new worlds. The ideal packing list for travel abroad will obviously depend on […]
Hello, I'm Haidee Rivera
Haidee Rivera
Recent Posts


Increase your motivation to stick with physical therapy

Mindfulness Practices for a Healthier Recovery

Dealing with Post-Surgery Depression: What Helped Me

How to Stay Positive When Healing Feels Slow

How Nutrition Affects Wound Healing After Surgery
Get Curated Post Updates!
Sign up for my newsletter to see new photos, tips, and blog posts.