Top Physiotherapist: “This Is the #1 Tool That Keeps You Safe After Knee Replacement Surgery”

Physiotherapist reveals the overlooked mistake that ruins knee recovery – and the 3-second movement trick that keeps you safe and independent after surgery.

Written by Dr. Blane Schilling, PT, MD| Mar 24, 2025

After working with hundreds of knee replacement patients over the last 20 years and seeing so many of them suffer through preventable setbacks, I realized something most professionals won’t admit.

What happens after surgery matters just as much as the surgery itself.

Like the woman who burst into tears after trying to get out of her car two weeks after her operation.

Or the man who reopened a stitch because no one showed him how to stand up without putting full pressure on his new knee.

Or the dozens of people who quietly said, “I didn’t think it would be this hard to do basic things again.”

That’s when I knew I had to speak up.

If you're getting knee surgery or you’ve recently had it and you’re struggling with the simple stuff like getting out of the car, sitting down, or standing up, this next part could be the most important thing you read this year.

My name is Dr. Blane Schilling…

I've been a licensed physical therapist for 40 years.

I've worked with everyone from NFL players to 80-year-old grandmothers.

And today, I want to reveal something that most people only discover after it's too late.

It is the one overlooked mistake that causes setbacks, re-injury, and unnecessary pain during recovery.

This mistake is very common.

And the medical system? It rarely talks about it, even though it sends thousands of patients right back into the clinic.

But before I explain what it is, let me tell you about one moment I will never forget.

THE NIGHT EVERYTHING CHANGED...

It was 3:12 AM on a Wednesday.

I found my dad in the hallway, sitting on the floor, gripping his knee and shaking.

He wasn’t crying. He was gasping.

Like someone had knocked the air out of him.

“I think I tore something,” he whispered.

“I just tried to stand up. I didn't do anything wrong.”

The look in his eyes still haunts me.

His shirt was soaked in sweat.

His leg was stiff and trembling.

He had tried to get out of his car earlier that night and felt something snap as he pulled himself up using the door.

He thought it would get better if he just rested.

But now the pain was back, and worse than before.

Knee started swelling again.

All I could think was: How did it come to this?

My dad had trusted the process.

He went through months of appointments, scans, surgery, and rehab.

He followed every instruction.

And now, just three weeks after getting a brand new knee, he was on the floor, terrified that he had ruined it.

I felt useless.

A physiotherapist who couldn’t even help her own father avoid re-injury.

I had spent years learning how to guide patients through recovery.

Exercises. Stretching routines. Bracing. Ice packs. Elevation. Pain meds.

But none of that prepared him for the simple act of standing up from a low car seat.

None of the "experts" had told him what to do when he felt stuck, or how to protect the joint when moving from seated to standing.

They sent him home with a new knee, a packet of instructions, and no plan for real-world mobility.

That night, something in me snapped too.

I wasn’t going to let him become just another failed recovery story.

So I went looking for something better.

I couldn’t get it out of my head.

So many of my patients were making great progress in the clinic... and then re-injuring themselves doing something as simple as getting out of the car.

It happened again and again.

One patient twisted their new knee stepping out of an SUV.

Another tore scar tissue trying to push off the door frame.

A third one slipped, fell, and ended up back in the hospital.

It wasn’t bad rehab.

It was a bad system.

Every car seat sits too low.

The doorframe is too far.

And after surgery, your knees aren’t ready to lift your entire body weight without help.

So I went into my garage and started sketching.

I cut a broom handle in half.

Wrapped it in foam.

Attached it to an old metal hook.

I stuck it into the car’s door latch and pulled.

It didn’t budge.

It was solid.

That was the first prototype.

Over the next few weeks, I tested it with real patients.

We tweaked the grip. Rounded the base. Reinforced the core.

Made sure it could support over 300 pounds without bending.

And we gave it a name: GripStander.

Now, it’s used by thousands of people recovering from knee or hip replacements, osteoarthritis, or simply poor balance.

It’s not a gimmick.

It’s a professional-grade mobility tool that solves one of the biggest blind spots in post-op recovery.

And if getting in or out of the car has become a daily struggle... this little device could change your life.

Let me show you how it works...

Rather than trying to explain it all here, I’ll let you see it in action.

I asked my neighbor Jacob to film a short video demonstration.

Jacob works full-time as a caregiver and runs a YouTube channel where he shares simple mobility tips for people recovering from surgery.

In this video, he shows exactly how the GripStander works in real life — getting in and out of the car safely, without twisting or pulling on your knees.

But what really convinced me this was bigger than I thought?

Jacob told me that everyone at his caregiver center now uses GripStander when transporting clients to doctor visits and therapy sessions.

They won’t leave without it.

What Real People Are Saying…

In the last 14 months, over 19,000 people recovering from knee replacement surgery have used GripStander to make car transfers easier, safer, and less painful.

The results?

93% reported less pressure on joints and back during car transfers

90% said it made getting in and out of the car noticeably easier

86% felt more confident and safer when exiting a vehicle

But the most important stat?

Less than 0.5% asked for a refund.

That tells you everything you need to know.

Here’s what real users are saying:

Margaret S. – Spokane, WA
"I dreaded getting into the car after surgery. It felt like my knee was going to snap. GripStander made me feel stable again. It really is a game changer."

Gerald P. – Lexington, KY
"My son bought this for me after my second knee replacement. I didn’t think I needed it until I tried it. Now I don’t go anywhere without it. It just makes me feel safe."

Doris L. – Sarasota, FL
"I’ve been using GripStander for 3 months now. My caregiver said it's the smartest thing I’ve added to my recovery toolkit. And she’s seen a lot."

You’ve Got Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain

We’re so confident that GripStander will help that we offer a 90-day risk-free return policy.

If you don’t feel safer, more stable, and more independent after using it, just send it back.

No questions. No hassle.

You truly have nothing to lose.

But here’s the reality.

Even one wrong movement after knee surgery can undo months of recovery.

Worse, it can send you back to the hospital for a revision surgery that costs thousands of dollars.

That’s why thousands of people say this simple tool is priceless.

Because it gives you what no medication or support band ever could:

Safety, independence and peace of mind.

If you drive or ride in more than one car regularly, I recommend getting two.

Keep one in each car so you don’t have to carry it back and forth every time.

Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery, safe travels wherever you go, and the strength to move forward with confidence, comfort, and peace. You’ve got this.

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