Rugby player avoids knee surgery through exercise and physiotherapy

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Former rugby player Rob Naylor successfully treated his knee pain with exercise and physiotherapy, avoiding surgery. Naylor, who developed pain after a 2024 ultra-marathon, sought treatment from physiotherapist Tim McCosker. This approach is gaining traction as an alternative to common knee replacement surgeries. Knee replacements are increasingly performed globally, but many now seek to delay or avoid them due to recovery time and implant longevity.


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