Welcome APYB! Check out below for a glimpse into Monday’s class ☯️, Workshop series: AgeProof Your Heart with Charles Martinez, NP! 
Kneeling after TKA?🦵And a big partnership announcement! 
Let’s get started! 
Tai Chi Primer: Expression
Monday’s Tai Chi class will be called Expression.
James will review key lessons from previous classes (Roots, Power) while adding a special focus on how we express movement. No equipment needed for this class. Just an open space & an open mind.
When – LIVE! Class Time: Monday, April 26th at 12:00-1:00pm EST (9-10am PST). Doors will open at 11:45 am EST (8:45 am PST) for those with any questions or who would like to engage with the community prior to officially starting.
Where: For Monday’s class, simply click the link highlighted here when the time comes! This link and password below will remain the same for access to all classes offered during the membership programming. The password is: 116899.
Anything Else? Barefoot is recommended, but wear shoes if that is most comfortable!
Workshop Series: AgeProof Your Heart!
Mark Your Calendars! Coming Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 12 pm EST/9 am PST, we invite you to join in and learn about optimizing heart health with our guest presenter, Charles Martinez, NP!
This workshop will be loaded with education and plenty of time for question and answer. It will not be a movement workshop, but I bet you will be inspired to get in a workout after joining this discussion!
Please take a moment to complete the following two questionnaires before Saturday for a little insight into your diet and your risk for heart disease!
✅ Heart Disease Risk Assessment: What’s Your Risk?
✅ How Heart Healthy Is Your Diet?
Come with your questions and let’s explore! 
Zoom link here. PW: 550983
Important!! This workshop is FREE for all members of APYB (yes, that means you!) Just follow the Zoom link on Saturday when the time comes!
However, all are welcome! Please share this flyer with friends, family, and colleagues that might be interested in joining us! $10 for non-members, here is the link to sign up.
Kneeling After Joint Replacement – Yes, You Can!
Knees are an essential part of mobility and movement. Many have had a total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA.) Post-TKA requires a lot of rehabilitation, and can generally have mixed messages and/or beliefs surrounding kneeling. Well, let’s explore!
What they’re saying: In research from Wylde et al. (2019), 50-80% that report problems after TKA with kneeling. However, 63% of people post TKA needed to kneel for day-to-day tasks in the last month.
Kneeling is absolutely pivotal for activities of daily life!
Yes, but: Fear is a major barrier to kneeling. “Reasons for this are multifactorial, including knee pain/discomfort, numbness, fear of harming the prosthesis, co-morbidities and recommendations from health professionals” (Wylde et al., 2019).
Our thought bubble: “There is currently no evidence that there is any clinical reason why patients should not kneel on their replaced knee, and reason for not kneeling could be addressed through education and rehabilitation” (Wilde et al., 2019).
The bottom line: Individuals post-TKA are often electing not to kneel, even when there is no evidence as to why they should not! With additional education and rehabilitation, fear surrounding kneeling can be alleviated. Kneeling is a choice, not a contraindication!
Are you post-TKA but concerned about your joint replacement? Maybe you’re ready to try kneeling but want some guidance?
MovementX Physical Therapists and Personal Trainers are always one click away. Reach out to a provider for a free virtual consultation, or email [email protected] to pair you with your perfect MX provider!
Questions? If at any point you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or Josh at [email protected]. We want you to feel supported and empowered!
Thank you so much for your continued investment in your health, wellness, and ability to move well. We look forward to this continued journey together!
Yours in good health,
Meredith and the MovementX + NVFP Team