Genesis of the 'Granny' project:

While working with people immediately following knee replacement surgery, I found the somatic education approach transformative in restoring their vitality in everyday activities. This respectful way of working, engaging the intrinsic body intelligence of each person, is effective without increasing pain. 
For many years I have wanted to share my experiences, to use this approach prior to surgery, to improve outcomes after surgery. Through my alter ego, Ms. Linda Thomas, I have created a model in continuity in care I think will become the standard for TKA surgeries. 
'Granny' is the culmination of many decades of movement learning, and I am grateful to all who have contributed along the way.

LOUISE CHEGWIDDEN
About the author:

Louise Chegwidden was born in South Africa, grew up in Australia, and now plants her garden in Oakland, California. She has been studying and teaching movement for over 30 years as a PT and Feldenkrais Teacher®. She has helped; sports teams (rugby, field hockey, soccer, baseball, basketball) to reduce injuries and improve performance, the elderly in recovery after knee and hip replacements, strokes, and accidents, and worked as part of a home health team to provide care for Kaiser Permanente members in their homes. She teaches a weekly Feldenkrais® class attending to the movement learning needs of students ranging in age from 30 - 90 years. When not seeing clients or writing her blog, she can be found in a pool, on her bike, or shooting hoops with her husband and son.

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