From Surgery to Strength: Your Essential Practical Guide for Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Surgery
Stronger. Smarter. Recovered-on your terms.
What if the road to healing didn't have to be filled with fear, frustration, or confusion?
Are you-or someone you love-facing orthopedic surgery and wondering what life will look like on the other side?
In From Surgery to Strength, Milton K. Bales-renowned physical therapy expert and post-surgical recovery coach-shares the practical wisdom, emotional clarity, and proven strategies you wish doctors had time to explain. Written with compassion, backed by decades of clinical experience, and filled with actionable guidance, this is not just a recovery manual-it's a lifeline.
You'll meet real patients-just like you-who turned pain into progress, setbacks into comebacks, and surgeries into second chances. Whether you're preparing for a knee replacement, shoulder repair, or hip surgery, this book walks with you step by step, offering confidence when you need it most.
What you'll gain inside:
- A clear, no-fluff breakdown of what to expect before, during, and after surgery
- Real-life stories that show how healing isn't linear-but always possible
- Trusted advice on building a recovery routine that fits your real life
- Mental tools to overcome fear, stay motivated, and trust your body again
- Tips for reducing pain, regaining mobility, and avoiding costly mistakes
By the end of this book, you'll know how to:
✓Prepare your body and home for the smoothest surgery and rehab possible
✓Advocate for yourself with doctors, therapists, and caregivers
✓Rebuild strength and independence-even if you've struggled in the past
✓Prevent setbacks and speed up healing with daily, doable actions
Spoiler: You can regain your freedom. Milton shares one game-changing recovery habit that 90% of patients overlook-and it's not what you think.
Worried you're not "fit enough" to bounce back? Think again. This guide is designed for real people with real challenges. Whether you're in your 40s or 80s, recovering alone or with support, this book meets you where you are-with no judgment, just a clear path forward.
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just guidance, hope, and strength-one page at a time.
This is more than recovery. This is your comeback story.
