Knee Replacement to Tennis Triumph

For anyone facing a knee replacement, the road to recovery can seem daunting. But for Lydia Nadel, what could have been a setback turned into championship results. Lydia’s goal was to regain the strength in her legs so she could return to the tennis court. After getting a greenlight from her doctor, she knew she wasn’t where she wanted to be. Lydia needed help and she knew where to find it. She turned to Sagewell Health & Fitness.

Exercise Physiologist Mikayla Dean specializes in guiding men and women through knee replacement rehabilitation. She knows the worries about pain, regaining strength and flexibility, and even learning to walk without a limp. She and the others on the Sagewell team offer the physical and emotional support to get through the worries.

“Having the accountability partner was a very important part of my recovery,” says Lydia – citing the “Mikayla appointments” on her calendar that helped Lydia stay focused on her goals, even after painful, sleepless nights. For some people, that bulldogged approach is important, too. Mikayla knows the secret to a winning recovery is adapting to the individual. Mikayla acknowledges: “Everyone’s fitness journey looks different. You just have to start somewhere.”

Mikayla’s expertise extends beyond physical rehabilitation; she restores confidence and independence. Mikayla helps Sagewell members like Lydia achieve results they might not have thought possible.

“Something I take pride in as a trainer is getting somebody back to what they desire to do after a knee replacement – whether that’s winning tennis matches or playing with your grandkids,” says Mikayla.

Mikayla Dean is changing lives – one knee at a time. And Lydia Nadel has proven that with the right guidance, recovery can lead to victory both on and off the court.

Contact Sagewell’s Health and Fitness Team today to meet your wellness goals!