6 MISTAKES You Should NEVER Make After Knee Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Recovery after a knee replacement can be challenging and many people don't know what to expect. Although you are often told to ice, rest, and take your pain medications there are still mistakes you can make that will affect your recovery. In this video Dr. Mike goes over 6 MISTAKES You Should Never Make After Knee Replacement to allow you to recover faster with less pain and complications!
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Most salient point was" can't speed up healing" . To me that means accepting the pain, swelling and immobility; But, push and hook-up with a good PT. Also, rely on you PT. Most Surgeons feel their job is done when the Resident or PA close the wound.
@@piafes thanks for watching! I Appreciate you!
I need ur advice
Hello. I'm up for bilateral knee replacements in the spring. My right leg has hardware and a deformity cuz the ligaments have loosened on the inside so bad. The left one is "kinda normal", but both are bone on bone with severe contractures BEFORE surgery. I'm only 43 and scared but ready. ❤😢😊
@@queenelizabeth4242 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It’s normal to feel scared but you have a lot to look forward to! Stay encouraged and wishing you a fast smooth recovery!
Thank you for sharing that important message. I will be undergoing full knee replacement as soon as posible.
Thank you for stopping by to watch this one! I appreciate your support and highly recommend you check out my surgery playlist on my channel! I’ve made many videos specific to rehabilitation after total knee replacement! I’ll post the link below for you to check out the playlist ! Wishing you the best and good luck ! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=I9FRn34Bv8rOe4uZ
Excellent advice Dr Mike, all makes sense, liked one of your other exercise videos too! Having never had this surgery before it’s hard to know what to expect and comparing yourself to others is hard not to do. Gonna keep on top of the pain, rest when I need to without beating myself up about it and keep moving as instructed. Need to trust the process 🥰
I wanted to thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch this one! I’m glad these videos are helpful and people can learn from them! Wishing you the best in your recovery! You got this!
Just listen to this guy hes good 7:19
I am four weeks into Bi-Lateral TKR. This is a good video. One thing he does not address is how it is not possible to sleep at night.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment! I appreciate your input!
I sleep in a recliner.. with an ice machine. I sleep pretty well until I need a pain med but then go right back to sleep after that.
@@kimparigoris1472 It is similar for me. I spend most of my time in the recliner except when doing my PT. I can only sleep for about 1 1/2 hr at a time so far.
I haven’t been able to sleep for years properly with my knee pain anyway. What’s a few more months?!
@@daisy8297 Did you have a TKR?
Thank you for the info. Scheduled for Aug. 2024 left knee. Still working on fear of surgery; however I have 6 months to prepare. The pain which I have had during the past year has got to be better than suffering. Your video has given me the information to proceed full speed ahead.
It’s normal to feel uncertain about your upcoming procedure but many people are glad once it’s all said and done! I’m glad this video was helpful and if you’re preparing for surgery you should definitely check out my video about best prehab exercises you can start implementing today that will give you a head start! I’ll post the link below for you to check out! Thanks again for watching and I’m wishing you the best !ruclips.net/video/yeIRinybLCM/видео.htmlsi=DAmTqAzC4CZmeRIp
Great advice. I did everything that you went over and my knee is so much better now. Had my knee replacement surgery just over 14 weeks now. First two weeks were not bad. Second to sixth weeks were the worst. Two to three hours of severe pain every night. Was not able to sleep for three weeks even with the pain medication. During the day was fine. Don't know why the pain gets so bad at night. Finally off of the pain medication. Just pain when I first stand up. Just waiting for that to go away. If not, back to see the doctor. It will be some time before I can forget the pain. Will stick to corotisone for my other knee for now.
Thank you so much for watching and for supporting the channel! It’s so encouraging to hear people like you who have followed my instructions from my videos and have used them as a supplement to their rehab program! This is why I do this and it’s so rewarding! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us and I’m wishing you the best of luck!!
10 weeks post op. Doing very well! 0/128 and can even kneel without pain. I set up a small gym in my basement with a rowing machine, exercise bike, straps, bands, yoga mat and a thicker cushion mat for floor exercise. PT 1x a week outside of the house and at least 4 days at home.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching and sharing your journey! Pretty amazing recovery!
I’m no Dr but I am 5 days out from my second tkr. Was told to avoid kneeling at all costs unless I had to. I don’t know you, but I feel we’re all in this together…please check with your surgeon about kneeling…..best of luck!
many surgeons do say that but many others such as mine says if it don't hurt, go for it! Obviously I'm not doing it on a hard floor, lol! Carpet, yoga mat, exercise mat, etc. but I have no pain so I'm going to continue@@jeanietruax4002
This is the best information that I have heard. Unfortunately my surgery was a year ago. Please listen to to this information.
Thank you for the positive words! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment here!
This is great advice. My TKR is coming up soon.
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed this video and found it helpful!
Thank you for this recommendation .
Thank you for watching! Wishing you the best!
Thank you so much , I just listened to my surgeon 😊 and you are saying the same things that she said 😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this one and commenting! Im glad you were able to learn from this one! Wishing you a fast recovery! Get well soon!
Is it ok to use CPM a few times a day?
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment here! Although this piece of equipment is less commonly used these days it can be helpful for some people! If your surgeon has recommended this for you then I would say yes it’s okay! Hope that helps!
@@MovewithDrMike thank you
Here I am, 9 days post surgery, and I have learned more about recovering from it from you, than from any of the "teachings" I was given prior to discharge - which happened less than 24 hours after my surgery was completed. You are an excellent teacher, Dr. Mike, and I appreciate the time and effort you have put in to making these videos.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Your kind words are inspiring and encourage me to keep making videos like this! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one! Hope you have a smooth easy recovery! Wishing you the best!
Agree
Couldn’t agree more
A quick update...I am just over 9 + weeks out now, and continue to be happy with my new knee... so much so that I am booked to have my 2nd knee done on February 29th...I am hopeful that everything I have learned from the first surgery will help me be fully prepared for the 2nd one, and that my recovery from that one will be just as smooth and equally speedy as the first time around...
@@LeeProuten wow this is wonderful news and I’m so happy you’re doing amazing! Wishing you the best and good luck with your upcoming procedure!! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
I had my TKR surgery 13 weeks ago.
I have just now seen this video.
I would like to tell everyone who sees it, listen to the man and follow his instructions he's absolutely right on every point. I think he should have started with the instruction DO NOT compare your progress with someone elses progress etc. You are you, your progress will be unique to you.
I healed and progressed rapidly but I also did exercises in the pool for 2-3hours 2-3 times a week in the year before surgery and I followed all the instructions and exercises 3-4times a day everyday after surgery for about 6weeks. Then I started walking. Each time I went out walking I set a further distance goal. Doing 7kms now. Still doing the original exercises everyday as well. Got kicked out of physio class for being too far advanced after only 2sessions. So how you progress is up to you. Slow and steady, and just a little bit more each time is my motto. 😂 Enjoy the process, the changes happen remarkably quickly once you get going.😊
I want to say thank you for your kind and encouraging words! And thanks for sharing your journey and experience with all of us here! It sounds like you’re doing amazing and you really took a proactive approach on your rehab and recovery! And I love your motto with “slow and steady, just a little bit more each time.”Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! It means a lot for others to hear your journey!
Hi Dr Mike, You're welcome. I should have added that I was no twiggy the year before surgery I was 109kg so I was working to lose excess body mass as well as trying to strengthen my arthritic knee. So in part my excellent recovery was aided by both successes. Today I weigh 99kg.
I'm not a strong swimmer, so most of my pool exercises were like old fashioned calisthenics at my speed. I built up from 10reps to 100reps of each exercise which is why it took 2-3hours, but I was going at my own pace and no one was or had ever told me what to do. It was my Choice and I enjoyed it . If I wasn't enjoying it I did one of two things...keep going because it was good for me but drop the reps to 50, or occasionally I quit went for a soak in the spa pool for 5-10mins then went back to the exercises with a new mindset.
The major workout is not in the exercises for the body ... It in the exercise of the mind. Kind firm Self talk is crucial, you have to become your own cheerleading squad. A cheerleading squad of One can achieve just as much if not more than a huge team. ❤ To anyone who reads this and says oh but you don't know the troubles that I have.. I'd say this.... No I don't but you don't know mine either and I've had a lot of serious ones, major depression for 30years being just one of them. I've overcome that been free of it for two years but I could fall again at anytime so I've been told. Maybe, but not if I can help it. I'm going to fight for my good health everyday until I die.
My 66th birthday is in a couple of weeks and I'm not going to give up and die a sick weak fat person. I intend to be slim and healthy when I die. You can be too if you just let yourself. Fight, it's a good fight and you'll feel great as you do a little more each day. Nobody needs to run a marathon to heal slow and steady gets you there with less chance of injury.
Let me ask you....
Why does everyone have to rush.? Where are you hurrying to?
You can grow strong without lifting weights ...just using your own body as a weight, likewise you can strengthen your self control by making small changes to your thinking, so it follows that when you have an injury or a surgery small steady progressive changes every couple of days will improve your recovery far quicker than rushing to it and possibly setting it back by weeks or worse. I wish you all a slow and steady recovery. Look for ways to enjoy the process😂❤🎉
Diana from NZ
I’m so happy you found this video! And I couldn’t agree any more with you! Focusing on your journey and recovery will allow you to embrace your experience! Everyone will have their own story to tell that is unique and that has the potential to help others as you can see by reading all the comments on this video! Many of these stories are so different but have helped others in many different ways. Focus on little wins each day and getting 1% better! This can be challenging when you’re in pain and can’t do the normal activities you’re use to but it’s only temporary! As time passes you’ll look back and see how much you’ve been able to accomplish! Thank you so much again for watching!!
Hi Dr. Mike!
I have severe ( bone- on- bone) osteoarthritis in both knees, but worse on the left knee.
I'm 68 years old & played pickleball for years, even when I started feeling pain in my left knee.
Now the pain is really intense. Cortisone shots only lasted 9 or 10 days. Gel shots haven't even kicked in & it's been almost 8 weeks.
I'm considering getting knee replacements. With your clients who have osteoarthritis in both knees, was it more difficult for them to recover?
* We live on the top floor of a two- flat in Chicago. 😩
@@malouzarate1498 thank you for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to share your story! Your support means a lot to me! Sounds like you’re a very active person and I love to hear people finding new ways like pickleball to keep their exercise enjoyable! I’ve heard a lot of good things with the growth of the sport! Anyways many of my clients have dealt with similar experiences and came to a point where all conservative care was not providing enough relief. Surgery allowed them to get back to doing the things they loved again. And for those with osteoarthritis in both knees they usually get the most painful side done first and then later get the other one. By no means am I saying that it’s going to be a walk in the park. It will take 3-6 months to start feeling somewhat normal again and sometimes some people take up to 1 year. It’s part of the process but in the long run it could provide you with many more years of an active lifestyle without any pain or limitations! Hope that helps and I’m wishing you the best!
I’m three months past complete TKR in the left knee and two weeks into right knee TKR. Dr. Mike is absolutely correct in what he says. I want to add my two cents about what I’ve learned, which I think follows Dr. Mike.
1. Have someone you trust keep track of when and how much medication you take, because your mind will be foggy and your short term memory will be unreliable for awhile. My husband put together a spreadsheet on the computer. Keep ahead of the pain with regular meds. This is not a time to think you can survive pain better than other folks.
2. If you can’t sleep at all at night, rent an icing machine that can be pre-programmed to cycle through an on/off icing program. Or just at least get a gel cooling bag or bag of frozen peas on your leg. Remember to elevate your leg too. I think inflammation and pain explode at night, so talk to your doctor about added pain medications. Don’t push your leg with exercises too hard before evening and overnight. Timing of exercise makes a difference. I know from experience that it’s almost unbelievably excruciating at times, but not all the time, so remind yourself it will get better. Listen to music or very quiet level voices- no politics.
3. Exercise, but you don’t need to torture yourself, either. Keep experimenting to find out how much pain with exercise is reasonable, and get advice from your PT. With my first TKR, I had so much fear that I wasn’t pushing the ROM and quad exercises enough, that I overdid it and set my progress back. After I learned how to balance pain and exercise better, I started healing ahead of schedule without superhuman effort. The body needs to heal itself and your pain will be made worse by torturous exercise.
4. Remember you’re not alone!! Ask for pep talks or motivation from experts. My PT helped a lot with morale. It’s OK to cry, too.
I hope this might help someone suffer less!
First off I want to say thank you tremendously! You have provided many others with positive and sound advice! Many of my viewers have learned so much based on experience and it makes me happy to see others willing to share their own stories! This is valuable information that can help many! My favorite part of your response was your recommendation for others to ask for advice, motivation and pep talks! We all need that positive talk from time to time and it’s amazing what the mind can achieve once you start to change your perception! I love this inspiration here!! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment on this video!
Had TKR on my right knee in 2020, in the beginning of Covid. The therapist would come to the house but sent me a exercise schedule. Would have been better if he helped in person. Today? Zero pain. No limp. 80% bending, I can live with that.
Now the left knee is acting up, I’m looking to get gel injections first, hold off on surgery for as long as possible. Those with pain and suffering, I hope you all get better soon.
Tks for shareing
@@sandydurnell4311 thanks for watching!!!
Thank you so much for the information you shared . I am going into week three and yes. Everything you wrote about I'm going through.Reading this boosts my morale that I will get through this.
I’m two weeks post op TKR and already at 125 degrees on my knee bend. It will also lay flat. It’s still tight but working it out. I’ve always done more than the expected me too in PT from day one. I don’t go for long walks but I do get up at least every hour and walk, even outside weather permitting. I have a bicycle that sets in the floor and I use it before and after all my PT. Started walking with a Cain at 9 days post op. My swelling is very minimal now. I still ice a lot and work the stiffness out afterwards. I have no more pain or what little I have had is less that before surgery when I was bone on bone. Stay strong people and good luck.
Wow this is fantastic to hear! It sounds like you’re making great progress and I’m very happy to hear recovery is going well! Thanks for the encouraging words and sharing your experience! Also thanks for watching!
You addressed some very important problems I have experienced and made me aware of some I needed to correct, especially where comparisons are an issue. I really appreciate your video!
And Just what exactly is your age? There are different expectations based on the age of the patient as well as the difference in Every TKR surgery. Some patients will recover faster, some slower. Go at your OWN pace!
My surgery is May 28. Thanks for the positive info. 🌞
Doing both of mine 4/22/24. I'm learning all I can. I'm pretty damn nervous at this point. I just hope to get all I can from this surgery. I've been suffering for 7 years probably. I think I would be in a wheelchair in a year. I'm 56 and my quality of life is nearly 0. Well, maybe not that bad but it's bad.
Great advice but feel hopless as have no support network and tkr scary facing it alone. Family dysfunctional in ways and have their own struggles. Got friends but got their own lives. It a scary thing. Need prayers. Nothing I can do. It in the Lord's hands whether I can even get it done
Thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to share your thoughts! This is a long recovery road and I agree that it’s important if you can surround yourself with a good support group. Some people unfortunately have no choice so they need to do what works best for them! I’ve seen many of my patients with little support have successful outcomes and recover back to normal again! It takes persistence and positive mindset but you can overcome! Stay strong and I’m rooting for you!
Check with your insurance company and see what it offers to help you. Call social services in your area for help. Call on friends. They don't know your needs unless you ask. Keep calling until you get help. You definely need help 24/7 the 1st week. I just had my TKR 3 weeks ago
@@lindacrowton137 wishing you the best of luck in your recovery!!
Wow I wish I was close I would help
Here's a tip re medications if you don't have don't have someone to help you. The doctor will send you home with a chart. I had 5 or 6 separate times during the day where I took pills... 6 AM (or whenever you wake up), 8 AM (or two hours after the first set of pills), 2 PM, dinner, 8 PM and then 10 PM. I had 6 very small bowls. I put a slip of paper with the name of each medication to be taken at a saucer designated for that time slot. Actually I put one small slip for each pill into it's time slot saucer and made sure the saucer was labeled with the time the meds were to be taken. ) I'd fill them after 10 PM for the next day and stack them so the 6 AM was on top and the 10 PM on the bottom. I could always check the number and type of pills against my small slips of paper. Once I took the pills in a saucer (some people put alarms on their phone for the various times), I'd move the empty saucer with all its little labels to the bottom. Then I just worked my way thru the stack of saucers at the proper times. As a pill is added or removed, you add or remove the appropriate label in the little bowl. One glance and I knew if I were on schedule.
Ever night at 10 I'd take the last saucer full and refill and restack all 6 saucers ready for the next day. It might not work for all, but it made the day easier without having to check a chart and hope I didn't miss a pill along the way during the day. Good luck!
There should be a confessional for TKRs. I am guilty of just about all the mistakes mentioned 😢. And my recovery has been set back. Take this man seriously.
Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to watch this video! Your support means a lot and I hope you’re encouraged to continue to stay positive and focus on what you can control! Wishing you the best in your recovery!
Having been through one knee replacement and preparing for a second knee replacement, I think this is a great and helpful video! Thank you
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! I’m glad you enjoyed this one! Good luck on your next surgery!
Great advice.
@jeanneurbanski6655 thanks for watching!!
Hi, I started walking in the house without the walker at the end of my first week. I noticed that I was not using the leg right. There was no bend in it. I didn't like the limp, so I grabbed the walker again, and came to RUclips. Thank you for this post
I was doing things wrong. From now on I'm going to do things better. It doesn't make any sense to experience this much pain and not try my best to never have to do this again
I’m so happy to hear that this video helped you! Thanks for sharing your experience here and I’m wishing you the best! Take care
You must, must, keep bending your knee as much as you can. Yes it may be agony but you must try, if you don’t do this in the first few months you will have trouble bending your leg at all.
Thank you for taking the time to watch here and comment! I appreciate it! Hope you’re doing well!
Listen to this Dr...he knows what he talking about..ive had both done..doing well.
Thank you for your inspiring words! Appreciate you watching!!
Had my knee replacement 3 wks ago. I can stretch out the leg but bending is another thing. I'm probably around 80 degrees at the moment..there's so many videos on here I'm not sure if I'm coming or going.people saying their walking after a wk and total bending of the knee..I'll do it at my pace.exercise as i should but I'm not going to put myself through hell..it's bad enough as it is..swollen,tight numb electric pins and needles feeling..oh and no sleep..wish I'd never had this done 😢..
5 months later and still numb on outer side of knee.nerve pain up the total of my leg along with hip pain still.still not able to sleep on my side due to the pain..walking is still on the slow side..as for knee bending I still can't fully bend it..wasn't this bad before the the operation so definitely not having the other done..no chance.
Just a quick question thrown out there..anyone else suffering from total leg ache..my knee replacement leg is aching 24/7..even when I try to sleep I can feel it aching and going numb
Thanks for stopping by to watch! Don’t worry everything that you’re going through is actually normal and I’ve seen many others who have the exact same symptoms recover well. These surgeries take time to recover and all of our bodies respond differently! I’m rooting for you and a fast recovery! Hang in there ! You can do it!
😢😢😢3 days ago I had mine ،
@@faridayasmeen1101 wishing you a fast recovery!
Stay strong, but work at your own pace
@@kimberlykhabeer7933 I could not have said it any better!
I'm 77, female, skier, bad knees, anticipate knee replacements. Your advice helps me plan pre and post surgery. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching! Your support means a lot and I’m glad you found these videos helpful! I encourage you to check out my playlist if you do decide to move forward with the surgery! I have many videos on my channel to help people like you plan and recover from knee replacement! I’ll link the playlist below! Wishing you the best! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=OCj8A9wtvqYDQlSv
The best advice I can give you is get your own bandages -they gave me ones you have to use tape with -I found big bandage ones that are tape included from CVS or Walgreens I got the 6x6 and used two just cut part of the end tape off one & put them together so much easier
My first MISTAKE was having it done. HORRIBLE still in pain 3 years later
Me as well,,Going in for revision in March,,1 year ago had tkr,,Worse pain ,,Atrophy in quads,,and now hip pain unbearable
I am in extreme pain. Two years after surgery. My services is nothing she can do. I'm going to go outside my health plan. Look for somebody else.
My surgeon
Gloom and doom
Thank you!
This video was very informative.
I just had robotic assisted knee surgery and l'm progressing really well.
Again, thank you!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Very happy you found this video informative!!!
Love this information. My sx was 4/2/24. Walking too much was my only mistake. You were on point. I've. Learned & slowed down.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to comment! Congratulations on your recent surgery and I hope you’re doing well! Wishing you a fast recovery!!
I had a knee replacement 7th November 2023. I'm up and walking well and started driving at 6 weeks. The only problem I am experiencing at present is that although I can climb stairs okay I'm battling coming down I get a jarring like pain in the knee. I have a exercise bike but I am unable to do a full cycle forwards or backward. Forward get it half way peddling backwards I get to maybe 100° angle before I'm blocked by pain. Do you have any suggestions on how to overcome this. If I try to force it it's very painful and feels stiff afterwards. I use a infer red heat massager to manage the stiffness and pain every second day after using my exercise bike. Works well any further stiffness or topical pain I using a cooling ice gel with arnica and wintergreen in it. Helps a lot. Any tips on how to manage a full cycle on my exercise bike. Would be much appreciated.
Hi thanks for stopping by to watch this one and I’m so happy to hear you’re doing amazing! It sounds like if you just continue to focus on your range of motion specifically knee bending then this will most likely make stairs and the bike a lot easier. Your flexibility could be because of tightness of the connective tissue and muscles around the knee OR even joint stiffness. Both of these can be managed and improved with the proper exercises. Take a look at my surgery playlist where I go over many exercises that can help with bending! I’ll link it below for you to watch! Then over time these activities will become easier! Hope this helps and good luck in your recovery! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=EqCBsmTU8ZqFhpDE
I played several sports and have had 19 major surgeries as a result. I am 63 years old and had a TKR 1 year ago. For some reason it is a competition with some people. I swear some these people will tell you they didn't need anesthesia. I see that with some of these comments. What this Dr. is telling you is spot on. For example, his comments regarding the use of a walker are right on the money. The PT does not want you to stop using the walker till you can walk normally WITH it and then the same for a cane. A friend of mine told me she stopped using the walker in the less than a week. I told my Dr. at the two week post-op visit this because I thought I shouldn't be using a walker still. He laughed and said, first she didn't have a total knee replacement, second if she did she is crawling around her kitchen or third she is full of it. So this is a quote from my Dr. he said: "The first two weeks after surgery you will hate me, weeks 3-6 you will hate me less, by the third month mark you will begin to see why you had it done." He was exactly right and it is the best my knee has felt in 8 years.
Wow thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us!! I think your doctor was spot on and I love the way they put the recovery process in perspective! Many of my patients experience the same situation where they regret having the surgery early on but after weeks go by begin to realize it was a good decision in the long run!! Consistency and listening to your body is key! We all have our own journey but are working towards the same goal! Wishing you the best!
First two weeks were absolute hell. At 14 days it began to subside. I’m questioning my life decisions right now 😂. At some point I’ll have to have the other knee done 😢
@@dittohead7044 I feel you, really. However, at 3 months it really did turn and 1 plus years later my knee is better than it has been in 8 years (I needed a knee in my late fifties and made it to 62). Hang in there and don't let anyone tell you how you should feel. The Dr. and the PT are the voices you want to listen to. Take care!
Hey bro, another 63-year youngling. I’m on knee 2, the first at the end April. This is a good reminder video. This time around seems bit easier, but the walker recommendation is spot on. I can walk around the house OK, but longer distances tire the leg. For all the pain and effort, I’m not dorking it up because of my ego.
Hey bro, another 63-year youngling. I’m on knee 2, the first at the end April. This is a good reminder video. This time around seems bit easier, but the walker recommendation is spot on. I can walk around the house OK, but longer distances tire the leg. For all the pain and effort, I’m not dorking it up because of my ego.
3 1/2 years TKR... you are 💯 correct about everything you said in this video
Thanks for your kind words and most of all for taking the time to watch this one! I’m glad you found this video informative!
Doing all the exercise and PT I'm supposed to 2 weeks after surgery. Pain is absolutely unbearable even with pain pills. Look if I get 2 hours of sleep at night. Hope things get better. Could use your prayers 🙏
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I’m wishing you the best in your recovery!!
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A heating pad on the muscles around the knee, but not on the knee, loosens the muscles and relieves pain. Do the front and back of the leg.
I so sorry to here that but I pray things get better for u!!
I had both replaced five weeks apart. The biggest issue was sleeping. 1-2 hours then 3-4 hours awake. My legs became very ache and painful at night. This lasted a solid 8 weeks before the sleeping improved. Pain medication didn't seem do much, and I was taking as directed. Glad it's all behind me.
This is all great sound advice. I am 2 weeks out from surgery. Very informative thanks from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Thank you so much for stopping by to watch! I’m so happy this was helpful for you! Hoping you have a fast and speedy recovery! You can do it!
My mom is 85 and she had her knee replacement. I am her full time care giver managing pills etc. icing is very important. in Canada government give 10 free pt. But we pay extra 1 pt a week to come to our house. And we find that really help.as they do different exercise and learn from 2 professional.
My mom as of yesterday 25 days in is able to bend 105 degrees and strengthened close to 0 degree. She is still in pain walking still bad we do exercise 3x /day. Also she is not sleeping
I have had two knee replacements, my surgeon did not start me on PT until two weeks after my surgery. I did at home exercises and after two weeks I was ready for my PT, which went really really well.
Wow that’s such a positive story! Thank you for watching and sharing your experience! I’m very happy to hear your progress has gone well! And it always makes me excited with others see the benefit of physical therapy! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery! Thanks again for taking the time to comment!
I just had an mua today. This is great advice. This time, I will be more consistent with my exercises. 👍
You got this! Thanks for watching!!
I had TKR (Osseti cementless) 12 days ago. After a week the doctors office told me to do three 10 minute walks a day in addition to my twice daily exercises and 5-10 minutes of stationary bike. I’m fairly young (40) and know my body well from years of consistent hard training. I did three 10 minute walks the first day it was recommended and knew immediately after I needed to pull back. Took the next day much slower and have been building from there.
Man, this sh*t is painful though. I was only given a week’s worth of narcotics and now I wake up in the middle of the night in extreme pain.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience with all of us! My favorite part of your story was that you listened to your own body and knew when you had to pull back. Often people ignore these signs and keep pushing past the pain which can result to a set back. Pain is definitely something that is so different for everyone and will be a guide for you to determine when you can push harder or when you need to take it easy! I’m rooting for you and know you got this! Hope for a smooth recovery!!
Thank you for sharing. I am not looking forward to my surgery one bit. I have to do it soon because I can hardly walk. I am reading a lot of comments from everyone who had this surgery and am hoping that it would open my eyes to what I should expect and maybe get a bit of comfort that it may not be too bad.🙏❤️😁
@@waveneyifill8913 thanks for taking the time to watch this video and most importantly for commenting! I hope the comments here bring you encouragement! Stay positive you can do this!
3-14-24 5:31a.m. I had a total done 2 1/2 yrs ago. I have great flexion and extension, but the pain is as bad or worse as prior to surgery. I've had a 2nd opinion and nothing is wrong or so they say. I can't walk without my cane. Any suggestions? Desperately need help. I'm only 59 years old.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Unfortunately everyone experiences pain so differently and there can be many different factors that influence this! In addition to continuing to take your prescribed medications and use of ice, continuing to maintain your flexibility and focusing on your overall strength can be vital! Wishing you the best of luck!!
I am 3 weeks into my knee replacement surgery and everybody needs to listen to the words that you just said because it is the honest to goodness truth and if you do not exercise you know do all the stretches your knee will swell up and it the more you have swelling the harder it is to get out and do those exercises
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! I’m so happy you found this video informative!!!
I am quite capable of managing my pain relief, just as well as I don’t have much choice as I don’t have anyone who can help me. Not everyone does, and not having anyone to help should not discourage people from having necessary surgery.
Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment! I appreciate it ! Wishing you the best!
I am sorry you had no support system. I live by myself but thankfully family and friends have been able to step in to fill in the gaps. It definitely made a difference having someone my first 10 days. I am now 14 days put.
Also if insurance allows, and no support system, sometimes inpatient rehab for the first week or two can be an option. I researched and was prepared for that, until my sisters surprised me and came in from out of town to help, since their schedules allowed
@@suebrucker8428 thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with us all!!
I had both knees replaced, two months apart. The second had to be redone because the first surgeon placed the incorrect size, measuring 5mm too small. Throughout that, I did my PT everyday…I only took Tylenol from the day of surgery until I considered them fine enough not to need pain pills. I’m 73 years old, this was done last year, on the 19th of this month I will have my left hip replaced. Again I’m expecting to have less pain from this surgery. I am blessed, as I have a very high tolerance for pain…and I am so against Opioids that I’ll be fine again with Tylenol. I pray all of you who are suffering pain, will manage to find relief and comfort. God’s blessing and prayers for healing.
Thanks for taking the time to watch here and most of all for sharing your experience with us all! Wishing you the best take care!
Thank you for walking without the walker comment. I needed to hear that. It's been 5 days since my surgery, and I was guilty of that. No more.😊 It's nice to hear your explanations. I learned a lot!❤
Thank you so much for stopping by to watch this one and taking the time to comment!
I'm 6 days out from total knee replacement. Luckily I had really good range of motion before the surgery (I'm physically active and bike a lot). But my leg extension was not good, and straightening has been painful. I can't believe how tight and painful the knee is every morning! Seems like it gets more painful by the day. One of the hardest things for me to deal with is being stuck on the bed or sofa indoors for weeks to come. Not looking forward to months of this pain and discomfort. I can see why people get depressed.😢
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Stiffness is totally normal in the mornings especially when you’ve been sleeping and not moving the leg for extended hours at a time but with daily stretching this will improve over time! Wishing for a fast and smooth recovery! Take care
Consider progress a week and possibly a month at a time. I just had a revision, partial to total knee replacement. Nothing can compare you for this experience, it’s a lifetime of pain in a month. I was discharged 16 hours after my revision and the pain was horrendous. I should have had an epidural, continuous nerve block, PCA Dilaudid, or IV narcotics for the first two days. They need to a better job with pain management and stop looking at cutting costs by tossing people out the door.
@@bohickity thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!!! Wishing you the best!
I'm now 8 days after tkr surgery, agree 100 % with keeping up with the pain meds which will in turn allow you to complete your rehab so much easier. Will it hurt, you better believe it will. Personally I had pretty good range in the knee before leaving hospital at 3days post op. Around 80° the leg has tightened since then but physio not concerned, just keep exercises going and keep pushing it a little more every day. Personally I have over the top of the thigh to the point it feels like I'm tearing at stitches when I get past 80°. Will run that one past the physio on her next visit on Monday. Plus the IT band is very tight but that's just me.
This was a very informative video, and basically you are going to get out what you put in.
@thegecko1111 thank you for taking the time to watch here!
I’m going to pre opp appointment on February 23 probably surgery in March but knees are bone on bone getting right one done first. But I have lost a lot of quad muscle and can’t build it up is that bad before up coming surgery?
I would say it’s pretty normal for that to happen given that when one has pain they usually don’t use the muscles as efficiently! This is something you can regain after surgery! Stay positive and thanks for watching to support my channel!
I am just over three weeks after my second knee replacement. Listen to this man, his advice is gold. Do not baby yourself or neglect your rehab exercises.
I also highly recommend you rent or buy an icing machine. I purchased one before my first TKR, knowing I would be doing the other knee. It was cheaper to buy it than rent it twice. Do not skimp on this to save a few dollars. Your knee will thank you.
Thank you for kind words and I appreciate you stopping by to watch! Your input matters to me and I love hearing from you guys! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery with your recent surgery! You got this!
Absolutely! Mine done 7 years ago. One day at a time and pace yourself as over doing it will increase swelling and you, not the over doer’s will feel the pain! Ask me how I know???!!! Best of luck as you recover.
@@ellythompson4055 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
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Hi had a hip replacement and I stopped using the walker, OK nothing happened. But now I’m gonna have a knee replacement so thank you for your video. I will sure use the walker you are awesome. Have a blessed day and happy holidays from Atlanta and Puerto Rico.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment! Your support matters! Happy to hear that the hip is doing terrific and good luck on your knee! You got this!
Hips are easier I’ve been told.
Best advice is to not pay too much attention to the commenters everyone is different some people seem to have very high tolerance to pain (make that read do not feel pain as much) and some people seem to agonize over having their nails done, most of us are in the middle.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and for sharing your experience with us all! It is greatly appreciated!
Very good advice… when I had my knee replaced I had to do therapy twice a day for twelve weeks… a lot of work but worth it… I have no pain and no limitations…. I had to work real hard to get that zero extension….
My knee got better and better even after 1 1/2 years later… I still have to keep my muscles strong by exercising.
Please always follow your Physical Therapist instructions….
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! I’m glad to hear your recovery has been successful but I knew it took a lot of work on your end! Great job and wishing you the best!
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Thank you for this video, I made all these mistakes, I wish I had known these anyway i am forwarding this video to other who are in the process of doing surgery. Thank you .
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and for commenting! Wishing you the best and hope you’re doing well!
Very helpful information, especially the one mistake of:
Don't compare yourself to other
people, and at what rate they recovered.
Thank you so much for watching! Your support is much appreciated! I’m glad you found this one helpful!
That’s a major issue! I’m sick of all those people bragging about taking only Tylenol after a few days, and being back on the golf course in a couple weeks. Are they crazy, delusional or had a different surgery!?!
@@user-wk1mw9nj3i76 I had a relative who I have not seen in a long time that told me he never took the first pain pill after he got home. He said it was sore but no pain. I'm sorry, but I find that difficult to believe. He didn't even know what I meant when I told him I had TKR. I think he must have had something else done to the knee. Maybe a meniscus repair. I have never heard anyone say they did not have pain. For me the first 2 weeks were brutal.
Thanks Dr Mike! I actually looked at one of your other videos that showed different exercises and this one popped up in my feed. I’m four weeks post surgery and am progressing good. I’m walking about 30 minutes twice a day and doing my range of motion exercises about three times a day. But my problem was putting the pillow under my knee…I was in so much pain that first week…I just had to. I am still guilty of it at night. But during the day I try to concentrate on laying the leg flat and putting a wedge under the ankle and tolerating it for about five minutes take it out and then repeat. But that is something that I am guilty of from day one…
Wow that’s fantastic! 4 weeks out and it sounds like you’re coming along great! And I’m happy to hear that you’re slowly getting rid of the pillows behind the knee. That can be a hard transition for people! Thanks for coming back to watch I really appreciate your support! Hope your recovery goes smooth! Wishing you the best !
Hi .I had my total Knee Replacement Surgery 3 ago I'm Very Grateful For this video. I have swellings. But cool The Dock Is A Gem.Great Advice.Every One is Different When comeing to Recovery.
Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment! I really enjoy hearing from you all and I’m appreciative of your kind words! Wishing you the best!!
Left two Facebook groups because of all the ROM talk and the competitiveness
Stay focused on YOUR journey and your experience!;) little at a time you got this! thanks for stopping by to watch this one!
I’m doing my pre and post surgery due diligence for my upcoming left knee surgery. My specialized combat mission experience tells me that the success of any plan is dependent on having a unified team effort mindset. I’m appreciative of your specific contribution to my plan. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for watching and I’m very thankful for your kind words and support here! A unified team effort is required for a successful plan! I couldn’t agree more! Wishing you the best of luck!
I really got tripped up in comparisons. When u heard some people got both knees at once and i was struggling so much with one, I felt so badly about myself. But all i could do is my best. Poco a poco, little by little, and I've made progress.
Thank you for watching! I couldn’t agree with you anymore! Everyone has their own journey and story to tell! I’m wishing you the best with a speedy recovery!
Great reminders. LTKR on 30/12/23 . I had a 15% valgus that is reduced down to 6%. It’s been a shock how impactful this is on my pro-perception. I’ve walked with a pronounced limp for a decade. I’m being mindful of how I manage my recovery as I want to be as balanced and smooth as I can be . Have been doing prehab for a full year in preparation for this.!feels like I’m learning to walk again.! Have good ROM. Thanks Dr Mike for your informative videos .
Wow thanks for sharing your experience with us! Sounds like you know the importance of rehabilitation! Great work ! Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch this one! It means a lot!
The pain after the knee replacement was excruciating for me. They were so chintzy with the pain medications, which made me angry. This is what pain meds are for, post-surgery. The meds they gave me didn’t touch the pain. If you’re unable to sleep due to pain, one thing I did was get a tens unit and put the leads on my knee/legs. This tens unit sensation distracted my brain from the acute pain so that I could fall asleep. The acute post-op pain lasted for exactly 30 days. After that, it was smooth sailing.
Wow I’m sorry to hear about your experience but it sounds like you found an effective modality that helped you deal with the post operative pain! That is so good to hear you’re excelling now! I’m happy for you and appreciate you taking the time to share your story with all of us! Thanks for watching!
As a home physical therapist, I really enjoyed your video. However, after 46 years of practicing physical therapy and doing a lot of total knee rehab, I disagree with your third mistake. Too often I see my patients who were instructed to not put anything under their knee so that their muscles will not tighten up. This increases their pain dramatically. I always suggest that the patients support their knee and have about 10 to 15° of flexion. This way they're not having as much pain and it reduces the swelling as well. Another thing that I emphasize is more elevation. The less swelling in the knee the faster the range of motion will return. Overall, a nice presentation. By the way, I always emphasize doing some active knee extension exercises so the muscles do not contracture
@PaulRich-oy4xh hey thanks for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to share your expertise. It’s always nice to hear from fellow PTs and I respect your input. Let me clarify that when I instruct my patients to remove any support behind the knee I also have them do this gradually just in case they do experience sudden increase in pain. This might look like spending 3-5 minutes at a time initially and then building up to 20 minutes without support if they can tolerate it. I’ve seen too many times where people get comfortable with that 10-15 degree bend in their knee which leads to stiffness behind the knee limiting their ability to fully extend their knee. And I agree with you that use of the wedge with elevation can help with not only the pain but swelling control! These are great points that you bring up! Thank you for sharing!
I'm afraid to have the surgery. How do you find a good Dr for this??
Being afraid is totally normal!that’s how many feel but this procedure can significantly improve your quality of life especially if you’re someone suffering from constant osteoarthritic pain that has failed with conservative physical therapy treatment. Thanks for stopping by to watch!
I am afraid surgery will make me worse.
Listen to this therapist! Mine replaced 7 years ago, therapy is hard and he knows what he is talking about! He mentions a wedge, Amazon has a wedge pillow that is awesome! Skip the pillows, get the wedge! Millard leg elevation wedge and another thing that helped me was the leg glide. Good luck!!
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! I’m so glad you found this video informative and I greatly appreciate your kind words! Wishing you the best!!
Dr. Mike, good stuff. To me, key is regular therapy at home or with therapist. Honestly, I would have never gotten to 115degrees after 6 weeks within my therapist. They push you which is needed at this painful time. At home, most of us are to wimpy to push us hard. Good luck.
Dr Mike had my TKR in March but was having trouble bending and I had. Lot of scare tissue in my knee had to have a MAU done 6days ago and my knee is giving me more trouble now before I had the MAU it really tight and I’m no able to bend it and I’m having a hard time walking due to my tight knee what can I do to get it it to bend so I can start walking rite
That was the best advice I've received so far. Thank you
This makes me so happy! Thank you for watching I really appreciate your support!
My PT kept reminding me: “One Hundred Days of Healing” before you feel 100% healed up. She was always right.
Great advice! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed this one!!
1230 am. 5 days into post op TKR. I wished I would have watched this sooner. Here I thought I was a superstar. I now realize that I was pushing myself way too early in the game. Now I realize that this bravado was making things worse. A slower pace is probably better in the long run.
Thank you for watching! Hang in there and don’t be hard on yourself! Now that you have the information you can still make positive changes! I’m rooting for you! You got this!
Two TKRs in 2018. I think perspective helps. Your knees will be healing for years. Give yourself time. I’m fully recovered-no pain, great flexibility-but it has been a work in progress. Your PT and surgeon know what they’re doing. Follow their instructions.
@@suecave7139 thanks for stopping by to watch this one! I’m glad you’re doing well and I’m wishing you the best in your recovery! Take care!!
Am sorry, want to mention have soft bones, Osteo arthritis and had bone spurs under or around knee cap. ty Crystal
I am 54 and have TKR tomorrow, grateful for your channel 🙏
First off I want to say thank you 🙏🏻 and your comments are always appreciated! My goal is to continue to be a resource and to create videos specifically for individuals like yourself going through the surgery process! Good luck tomorrow! You got this!
Good Luck
Thanks for all the good reports. I plan to have tkr this spring, and am scared of the anesthesia and dreading the pain. I will be 76.
Don’t push it to hard, baby steps only. I pushed to hard and think I caused more scare tissue.. sore still especially on the outside of my Rt knee. Constant swelling.
It truly sucks..
I’m 4 weeks out from TKR. Thank you for the advise about the walker. I try the cane for practice occasionally but I do feel I have a better gait with my walker for now
Also I pushed too hard on the walking one day and did have a set back. So now I walk in smaller sessions but more consistently
I’m glad you found this video helpful! Your support and stopping by to watch means so much to me! And I think that’s great that you listened to your body and reduced the walking sessions into smaller bouts! Im cheering for you! Hoping for a fast recovery!
Day 3 post TLKR yesterday and I walked 2300 steps over about 6 sessions. It was too much as last night needed breakthrough pain meds x 2 to get some rest.
Thank you for the help 6 weeks in and had no help from the hospital, got more information from you than them
Wow I’m so sorry to hear that but I’m glad this video was able to provide you with some value! I really appreciate you for watching and taking the time to comment here! Wishing you the best and hoping for a smooth fast recovery!
The stocking I'm having to wear makes sleep impossible it's cutting into the
Swollen knee never again 😢
Your channel came up now, and I’m in tears with gratitude. I’m a week and 4 days post op, and I felt I was behind because I’ve watched other people on RUclips and I feel they’re farther ahead than I am. I appreciate this video immensely. Thank you
I am beyond grateful and so happy to hear that this video was encouraging for you! It really moves me to hear when one of my videos resonates and motivates an individual. That is the reason why I continue to make content that I truly believe can help others! And I want to just say thank you!!! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment here!
I’ve had two Physio appointments already and I was 85 last Monday and 90 on Wednesday. It’s hard to bend from playing down position however I’ve been doing chair sitting up and down and letting my leg hang with gravity for 30 seconds and feel that bending like this is good, just not in laying position which I was beating myself up about. I’m going to take your advice and continue to walk with walker until I’m strong enough. You truly uplifted my spirits. I’m so worried about the time allotted for full motion. I heard one person mention it’s within two weeks and if you don’t get full bend and straight that ship has sailed. It scared me. I will continue doing what I can daily at home. Thank you.
Same here. Felt like I was failing. Wasn't at the same level as others that had same surgery
Thank you for your advice I just got my total left knee replacement September 24 ,2024 also getting home therapy will take all your advice for a speedy recovery
Thank you for watching and for supporting the channel! Congratulations on your recent surgery! Wishing you a fast and smooth recovery!
Had my left knee replacement 1.5 weeks ago.
Right knee was replaced May 2021. Conformis replacement. I'm 68 now. Still working. New construction plumbing.
First knee is awesome. I still play senior and league softball. Have played probably 60 games on right one.
So far I've reached 123 degrees on bending, still about 2 degrees on straightening. Therapist been coming to me last 1.5 weeks 3 daysxa week. Start going out next week for theraphy. Be off work 3 months because of work that i do. Climbing ladders, bending knees constantly. Zero meds for last 3 days for pain.
Do all my exercises 3 times a day. Ride a arydyne bike for 15 minutes after exercises. Then ice. Can't stop or you'll go backwards. Did that on first surgery. Lost 11 degrees in less than 2 days. Have like 130 on it now. Be safe everyone and good luck.
Wow sounds like your recovery and surgery went great and that makes me so happy to hear individuals like you getting back into doing the things you love! Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment to share your recovery journey! Wishing you the best!
I am 53. I had a knee correction surgery on 18th April. On 10th June my Doctor said I can start walking on both legs with walker. I became over confident and started walking without the walker. Today after a 15 min walk my knee pains so much I had to take a pan killer. I think even 15min walk without rest and without the walker is overdoing it. I should slow down and I should start using the walker again..
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! It’s important that you listen to your body and make adjustments as needed when you experience increased pain or swelling while trying out a new activity! Stay positive and wishing you a fast recovery!
I’m 3 weeks Post Surgery, and doing pretty well. I wasn’t really keen on going out a lot in public with my walker, but about 5 days post surgery, I was frustrated by the nice sunny days, and told my wife let’s head to the store. I found that pushing a shopping cart was a great clandestine substitute for my walker, and was able to put the time in working on my gait. I’ve been hitting the stores about 3 times a week for this purpose. I’m just about right there with ROM, but still have a ways to go to relieve the tension around the joint.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Hoping for a speedy recovery! Hang in there!
Yep, that is very consistent with what I was told, all of these. At 50, I'm a young candidate, but the doctor even told my wife after the surgery I was way overdue, I guess just blessed with 75 year old knees in a 50 year old body. However, I am active and relatively fit, so walking on my own seemed like a good idea but the nurses and doctors said use the walker until the follow up. I've also made quick progress in terms of strength and flexibility and while that is good, it's best to not over do it as I have found out, I get exhausted quick. I mean, I'm not even three out from surgery and I feel way better than I did during the first week. I can walk on my own and even ride a stationary bike with little issues. I can even drive if I absolutely had to, but haven't yet. What I'm saying is even if you are doing good, it's still best to be mindful that you had major freaking surgery and you still have to give your body plenty of rest and don't jump into things. It's killing me to not do stuff right now, because I think I can, but recovering properly is key to a full, 100% perfect recovery. I figure a little more rest now will provide huge benefits later. My doctor was very specific about the position of the knee and not using a pillow to support it and that is a big comfort thing, but fighting through the discomfort has allowed me to get to flat really quick and also help my knee/leg position. I still have a long way to go, but doing the PT religiously and staying on top of the tips they give you is important.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and most importantly for sharing your experience with us all! Many people can learn from your journey! Sounds like your recovery is coming along well and I like that you have the right mindset. I’m sure you can’t wait to get back to all your hobbies and physical activities that you enjoy! Wishing you all the best of luck and thanks for your support here!
So true i just had maniscus surgery i now realize that you need to let it heal before you do to much. Do not rush the exercises just do stretching and range of motion for 3 weeks after surgery and very little weigh bearing
Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your experience! And I really appreciate you watching! Wishing you a speedy and comfortable recovery!
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All good advice. I was fortunate to have an excellent physical therapist who helped me stay on track. That is a very important part of recovery. Perhaps the most important thing is to have an advocate to keep track of everything. I thought that I could easily do this and I discovered that my memory was nowhere near as good as I thought it was. Thankfully my lovely bride was keeping me in line.
Thank you for watching! It sounds like you had an amazing physical therapist and support system! This can obviously play a major role in your rehab journey! It always makes me happy when I hear individuals have a great experience with therapy! Wishing you the best and I appreciate the comment!
I had a RTKA about 3 weeks ago, and am doing SEVERAL things wrong! This is a really informative video - thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this one and comment! I’m so happy it was helpful for you! Wishing you the best in your recovery! You got this!
I appreciate your clear and concise video. I had TKR on Marc 22, 2024 and today is April 11, 2024. I totally understand what you mean about staying with the walker to have a balanced gait rather than having a limp pattern start to set in. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I mean March 22, 2024.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! And congratulations on your recent procedure! I’m glad you enjoyed this video and hoping your recovery is going smooth and well! Wishing you the best!
My sister-in-law has Alkaputonuria, AKU, and she has both hips and both knee joints replaced she did not get a physio therapist so now she can't walk lifting her feet her legs are solid wood stiff, further she use to use Zimmer frame which she can't use because her both elbows and ankles shoulders are getting stiff
What exercise she should do
Great info! Had knee replacement today!!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Good luck on your recovery! Hoping for a speedy and smooth recovery!
Thank you Dr Mike,
Awesome advice...Im sharing this with my husband who had this surgery....solid and safe advice...
Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your support and the greatest compliment is sharing my content with someone else! Take care!
My left total knee replacement was yesterday. This video is very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment on this one! Glad you enjoyed it! I hope your recovery goes well! You got this!
I know the feeling… my wife’s right TKR was yesterday and she was released from the hospital this afternoon.. had to move a bed downstairs and I’m sleeping in a chair tonight to help if something comes up.
@@JimAllen-Persona Thanks for watching and wishing you both the best!!
Volume three more than you believe it and I still have trouble
Loved the advice you gave. I am pre op and really respect you and your post. Thank you 😊
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and most importantly for commenting! It means a lot! Wishing you the best in your upcoming procedure! You got this!!
Wish you all spoke about partial knee replacement.. very little videos on same.. I’m two weeks post surgery and 20 yrs ago had full ACL repair.. it’s a horrific journey as soon as pain meds wore off from epidural oh boy did I remember how intense the pain was.. I don’t know how people go through two of these surgeries..
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment! And partial is a very similar recovery process as total! As a therapist I wouldn’t really treat them much differently! So hope you can still learn some things from this one! Thanks again for watching!
I had a partial knee replacement two years ago and it was tough for the first month and I had a hard time getting range of motion. But by 10 weeks I was doing great and had good range of motion and no pain. I had to quit physical therapy because my doctor said I should've only done six weeks and I was on week 10. He didn't know that but physical therapy kept scheduling me to come back and back. As soon as I quit my knee swelling went down and recovery was fast. My knee is great right now like a new leg! You can barely see the scar and the partial was a good choice.
Hi mike, my name is Nina. I had knee surgery last month and my knees are really tight around my knee cap is that normal and I am getting a lot of swelling after I have pt. And if I cover my surgery knee it gets really hot, is that normal
Hey Nina nice to meet you and thanks for stopping by to support and watch my channel! Yes having swelling even after 2 months of surgery is normal! Keep up with your exercise and check out the video I made about a great technique to help improve the mobility of the knee cap. It’s called “How to Decompress Your Knee Cap” this can help with the stiffness you’re having! Hope it’s helpful and I’ll post a link in this comment below.
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Extremely well presented, I believe every TKR patient should watch this, I have the benefit of a medical practitioner in my home, but many do not, and without her constant coaching I can see myself making at least 3 of these mistakes. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! It means a lot! And you must feel lucky having a good practitioner in your household! This could definitely make you feel at ease while going through the recovery process! Wishing for a fast recovery! Thanks for your support!
i just had a full kmee replacement and Palexia and Endone is given to take home after week 3,, its not enough and there has got to be something better than 2 boxes of 2 tablets. steve in Australia.
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful! I am two weeks out and was hoping to be done with the walker now so it’s very encouraging to hear that it’s a mistake to stop using the walker too early. I know I’m limping without the walker. Thanks for the warning 👌
Thanks for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to comment! I'm glad you found this video insightful and informative! Stay strong and wishing you a fast smooth recovery!
Excellent advice. I would have never known if it weren't for this video. Thanks so much,Doc!
@@POKE53 thank you so much for watching this one! I appreciate your comments!
Sir,What if knee ffd 30 degee following tkr?
Had surgery 6 weeks ago, doing ok. I think this might be the best video I’ve seen. Overdid the walking way too early and paying for. I have never gotten a consistent handle on the pain. Again great video and will be better prepared for my second knee.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write some encouraging words here! I’m glad you found this one helpful and wishing you a smooth recovery!
Excellent video. Had total knee replacement on 8/28/24.. doing very well but your suggestion on working on ROM three times daily is something i need to keep up with
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I’m glad these tips were helpful and I’m wishing a fast recovery!!! Take care!
Best thing I ever done! I had my left knee done almost 2 years ago. I couldn’t sleep for a couple of months, I had stiffness, tightness, but I did the right thing it will get better. Getting ready to have my right knee done in July.
Thanks for stopping by to watch this one! I’m glad you enjoyed the content ! Wishing you the best for your upcoming procedure!
Love to hear these stories- 2 weeks post op
@@kimparigoris1472 Thanks for watching! Wishing you the best of luck in your recovery!
First don't compare yourself to others. The longer you go without bending the harder it will be. I had my tka 10 weeks ago. I agree the tightness, numbing on out side of knee and burning stinging on inside of knee is awful . It does get better. Remodeling takes a long time. Lots of structural changes b4 surgery and now there are more structural changed. Getting the knee alignment back to normal. Don't give up keep up with your exercises. My new knee is now starting to feel like it belongs to me. Your body is saying what is this foreign object. You will slowly begin to accommodate to the new knee.
I am going for TKR surgery next month. I am 51yrs. But my weight is 95 kg. I am concerned whether my weight will hinder in the recovery process. Kindly advice.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this one! I appreciate your support. Although a persons weight should be a consideration i don’t believe it’s the only factor that determines the success of one’s recovery! There are many variables and you should focus on the ones you can control the most! Stay positive and I’m wishing for a fast speedy recovery!
THIS THEROPIST HAS THE BEST AND MOST INFORMINABLE BEST CONTENT IV'E HEARD YET!! LEARNED (ALOT) OF WHAT I REALY WANTED TO KNOW! THANKYOU, AND I WISH IT WAS YOU WHEN MY TIME COMES! 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching this one! It truly means a lot! So glad you enjoyed this one!
Thank you for this information!
I'm scheduled to have (R) knees replacement in August I really appreciate this information thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Wishing you the best of luck in your upcoming surgery!
I have a pre op appt on 4/18 and TKA on 5/22. End stage osteoarthritis in Rt knee. This video is much appreciated, I do have a well known physical terrorist nearby me. I’m 71 and rather tense about all of the unknown factors after surgery (I have control issue). Guess I’ll just Kiss-It Up to GOD and let him take over! Thanks again for the sound information provided.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! It truly means a lot and I’m sending all positive energy your way as you prepare for your upcoming surgery! Wishing you the best and you got this!!
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@@handymaninside every morning!
Going to have knee surgery, must lose 50lbs. Thanks for your input. Anything for losing weight before surgery 😊😊. Smooches 😘
Thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment! I’m glad you enjoyed this one! Much appreciated! Wishing you the best!