I had my torn meniscus surgically repaired. What the doctor didn't tell me is, that when you get this procedure, it's nearly a guarantee that you will need a total knee replacement years later. That's what happened to me, and believe me, a knee replacement is the WORST thing you will ever go through. So try to avoid this procedure if you can with physical therapy, etc.
after today's physio session, my physiotherapist mentioned that I have improved in my leg angle, now at 102 degrees. and when i straighten my leg fully, it's now at -2 degrees, an improvement from -5 degrees. but its been a long journey
I’ve had a meniscus tear over 20+ years ago. Dr. told me to have the surgery. I chose not to have the surgery & I am now 73 years old and I do have osteoarthritis then & now. I’ve been able to walk and exercise and do whatever I want. Moreover taking supplements to help the the bones helped a lot!! It’s the arthritis that bothers me if I eat Night Shade vegetable vegetables .
Thanks for taking the time to explain and illustrate in depth how we can heal from specific knee joint injuries and surgeries. I wish I had gotten three professional opinions, as you said, before my arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. However, they say I had no choice because the tear was large and causing mechanical issues, and it might have continued to tear further up the horn if left untreated.
Hi Barbellprincess! We're so sorry you have had to deal with the pain and discomfort of the meniscectomy! Even more frustrating that you did not get the help and guidance from previous professional opinions. We are happy to hear that our in depth explanations have helped guide you in a better direction! Below will be a few links for you with our meniscus help playlists: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV “11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus” ruclips.net/video/SbvldePjkSg/видео.html Please keep us updated on your progress and thank you for your support! 🧡
I have osteoarthritis in my hip I started your exercises this morning and I already can tell I don't want a replacement Ive had left one replaced it has done real good I just don't want to go through another surgery I have not been able to walk hardly at all thank you for you videos
You are so welcome, Deborah! We are so happy that we were able to help you with your hip arthritis. We have a lot of great content for this if you would like to learn more! Here is a link: “Hip Arthritis Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt
You are quite WONDERFUL, A TRUE BLESSING. I APPRECIATE your information. I'm going to be 72 this year, and I have both Osteo arthritis and being heavy set, I also have knee issues that have compressed my meniscus in both knees. Walking is difficult and eventually I'm sure I'll have to have surgery, although I've tolerated the psin and staved any radical solutions for 9 years. Love to know is there a procedure on the horizon that will just replace the meniscus so that it's not such an intrusive and alarming surgery? Has Medical Science done ANYTHING with stem cell research that will eventually be cost-effective to the average person?
Hi Dr David, i had a meniscectomy on my left knee, it was a medial tear, i had this surgery over 12 months ago, before the injury i ran x4 per week, now i have pain every minute of the day every day, and the running that i loved so much i have been able to do, i compensate on my right leg while walking and really have to concentrate, i find i get knee pain on that right leg now to, i have been trying your squeeze the butt cheeks while walking but like you said walking a dog isn't the best time to do the glute exercises, i have had another MRI and due on the 04/08/2023 to get my results from my surgeon to see what action to take going forward. i do work out 4 times per week but have to be very careful with lunges/squats.
I had surgery 1 week ago today,3/20/24 how long does the pain last I also have arthritis in my knee but not bone on bone I am from Staten Island New York
👋👋Cristina from London UK. I have been recovering from a meniscus tear for almost 10 months. No surgery. Still having problems especially going up and going down stairs …..
What do you know about Stem Cell infection and PRP injection for knee arthritis? 2001 my meniscus folded and had surgery a week later. My PT kicked me out of physical therapy because I was in so much pain ... he said I wasn't cooperating!!! So, I never had PT after surgery. My knee is very painful and swollen ever since surgery. It feels full of fluid. Arthritis, obviously, become worse.
Hello Dr David! How do I see your live videos!? I am following you from many previous videos? I had a failed knee replacement 16 years ago. Now my right knee is acting up. Right knee interior. Found you by not really searching DO NOT want another replacement. I just turned 70. Was very active as a child... very flexible with joints. I sent you a response. From Manatee Florida. Thank you! Michelle
Hey Michelle, sorry to hear about your failed knee replacement and right knee pain. For just knee arthritis pain we have a great program available to help recover from this issue. If you are interested, here is a link with more information: The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, cartilage problems and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program We also have another program available that sounds perfect for you! It is our failed knee replacement recovery program. This sounds perfect since you already mentioned having this issue. In case you are interested in it, here is a link with more information: The Failed Knee Replacement Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to help people with treatment strategies that are effective at helping calm down an irritated knee, then guiding you to treat the root problem that sets up knee arthritis and continues to cause knee pain in a replaced knee joint. This program works even for a revised knee replacement. You will learn: Fast ways to reduce knee pain and swelling so you can quickly get to being able to tolerate sleeping and being on your feet more. How to gain more motion in your knee joint (if you're missing some motion) without forcing yourself to do aggressive, painful stretches. Thorough understanding of the root muscle imbalance so that you can apply the information to your specific life situation. How to get the most out of your replaced knee joint while keeping it healthy for the long-term so that you never have to go back to another knee surgeon. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/failed-knee-replacement-recovery/
Hi David I have done a menisectomy 9 months ago. They just trimmed a little bit. I have had so much flares and problems with my knee afterwards. I have tried to follow PT's instructions but it flares up really easy. Now I have started your meniscus rehabilitation program online and the glute exercises, but my knee still flares up. My knee always feel better when I don't do any rehab exercises but I know it is so important to build muscles. I have tried to lessen the exercises but even the small exercises flares the knee up. When i don't do any I can feel my walking progress gradually, meaning I can walk without a limp and move faster and a little longer. Where do I go from here? I really appreciate if you could answer. 🙏🙏🙏
Oh, I have to add this comment as well. I thought, let me do the bike to get stronger after TKR surgery. I had the EXACT experience you mention (around minute 44 in this video). Now I think I probably strengthened my quads so much (and had no clue I was actively creating a muscle imbalance and putting more pressure on my knee). I actuallyQUIT going to the gym altogether, got depressed that my new knee was hurting so much, gained weight (I’m sure the added weight didn’t help & a lot of the times the food I was eating caused more inflammation). Ugh…so glad I heard about you! Learning a lot. Starting to turn things around.
I fell a year ago shortly b4 my Mom died. I only had it checked out a month ago. I had a hard fall and hit my head and hurt my back and twisted my knee. My MRI they said I have a torn meniscus and Advanced osteoarthritis and three compartments of my knee. The doctor said I was bone on bone I know you don’t get much benefit out of meniscus surgery because of the poor blood supply. Anyway, of course I was recommended knee surgery. I tried following your tips.
Hi! I’m 59 yrs old. I recently had meniscus repair exactly a month ago. and currently doing PT. I’ve been getting shooting pain on the inside part of my knee and shin. I’m so scared I’m tearing up the repair. I’m only 55 degrees on bending. My knee feels very tight. Are the pain normal? Should I be concerned?
Hi Anita! Greetings from El Paso, Texas! 👋🏼 Just in case you need it, here is out RUclips playlist on Knee Meniscus Help: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Hi Lynette, thank you for joining us all the way from Australia! 🇦🇺 Just in case you're interested, we have a playlist for knee meniscus help. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Great Question! It can happen. If you are interested, we do have a playlist that we have compiled to help with walking up and down the stairs. We will link it here: “Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Dear Dr. David. I love your podcasts. I have a strange knee problem. I can do couch stretches on my bed and most of the time against the wall. So my flexibility is pretty good. But after 2 hours of Pickleball it swells up. Then I have to ice it and wait a day. Wouldn’t a successful couch stretch indicate the knee is fine? I’m in Denver but I’d pay you to do a teleconference. Thanks, Marshall
Hi. I would like to ask about meniscus surgery. I had right knee arhtroscopic partial medial menisectomy and cartilage repair of trochlear on 28 Sep 2022. 7 months have passed and my leg still swell. Though I am on and off crutches, I still have stiffness. I still cannot bend my legs. My physiotherapist said from the notes I also had BMAC. have you encountered patient like me who still have stiffness and not able to do full squats?
Hi Lynette, you're welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have a playlist for knee meniscus surgery help. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hey Rhonda, you can definitely do some strengthening to help knee pain. They Key is to concentrate on your glutes. Here are some videos to help: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html “Does Walking Help Knee Pain?” ruclips.net/video/3ttv66it9x4/видео.html “How To Fix Inner Knee Pain In 2 Minutes” ruclips.net/video/kFLmU4ZHYV4/видео.html
I had meniscus surgery May 3rd. I still have terrible pain while walking,is this normal? I also have a baker’s cyst behind my knee the orthopedist has had to drain twice since surgery. I wish I would’ve found you before I had surgery. now they want to give me gel shots. Which I don’t want to get really they were already trying to talk me into knee replacement. I’m 60 years old. I never had any issues with my knee before the surgery‘s except for the baker cyst. This has been the worst surgery I’ve ever had.
I had arthroscopic surgery with meniscus repair on birth knee 9 weeks ago. Started PT and water therapy a few weeks ago, and I started having burning pain that woke me up in the night. The surgeon changed my pain medication, which doesn't work due to unfavorable side effects. Any suggestions?
I had a double tear with a flap/fold back. 1st surgeon just said do physio and come back in 4 weeks. Physio said "4 weeks! No way". So physio for 6 months. Pain with clicks and popping. Went different surgeon. He Looked at MRI and said this should have been operated on. Now 6 weeks later, no clicks and pops but still get pain walking. Getting the leg straight was mentioned at hospital physio as well my local physio. He did say 6-8 weeks.to heal. I suspect 12 weeks. Edit: 42:00 physio said to do stationary bike. I think in conjunction with the rubber band exercises and straight leg squeezing and push down to get leg straight.
Hey Ted! Sorry to hear you have been dealing with this meniscus tear for so long! There are many different opinions on what to do for these types of issues. We have a great playlist of videos available that describe how to fix the surrounding problems to ensure better stability and usage of the knees if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link to the playlist: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a We also have an outstanding, structured knee meniscus recovery program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
I’m older and over weight, why does my left knee pops and click when I walk with pain behind center of knee? I had no surgery but had previously pain from my meniscus and therapy that helped. This is the first time it’s making a clicking and popping sounds when I walk.
Hello. I am from the UK. I had a knee arthroscopy last year April. I am still on crutches and can't bend my knee nor straighten it. And it is swollen and can't walk straight This is over a year now. Please help
I can go from straight leg to bending somewhat, which I do when I sleep. when I get up to go to the bathroom, I have to manually straighten my knee and it makes crunching noise and it really hurts now both my knees have catch me in bed.
Hi Joan, we are sorry to hear about your fall! Please be very gentle with yourself at this time. Try alternating heat or ice. Ice can help with swelling but sometimes the heat feels more soothing. If possible there is one exercise that we would recommend for now which is the tailgate swings. You can control the swing to your comfort level and it usually massages the joint but only swing gently and keep the movement small. We are going to share a video with you that demonstrates it. It' 's a full video but we are linking the portion of the video that has the exercise but feel free to watch the whole video. You can check it out here: "3 Important Exercises You Need Right Now For Painful Bone on Bone Knee Arthritis" ruclips.net/user/liveaoT7G3hLh6A?si=tx8Yojkwb49tps1S&t=649 We hope this was helpful. We wish you a speedy recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I’m 24 years old, Going on 10 months after my meniscus surgery and my pain is way worse than when I had the meniscus tear. My knee strength is worse, pain is worse, all around worse than before I got the surgery. I also been doing PT and it has not been helping. My knee has also been swollen since the surgery and it’s visible swelling. I just got another mri done just waiting on the results.
Hey buddy. Sorry to hear about your health issues. I am 47 and have been having a lot of problems with my knee. One of my issues is a meniscus tear. I signed up for dr. David’s meniscus program and it has helped me a lot. I am hoping I will make a full recovery. One way or another, my knee feels so much better after a few weeks of doing the program. Anyway… good luck and hope you feel better soon.
Hi William, Great question! Injections might be able to help but it is only a temporary fix. These injections aim to help heal and reduce swelling. However, it's not a guaranteed fix, and results can vary. It can also be expensive, and some people might not see a lot of improvement. It's better to focus on the root cause which in a lot of cases is a muscle imbalance stemming from the glutes. We have a meniscus help playlist you might find helpful for your situation. You can access it here: "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a However, if you have knee arthritis along with meniscus issue this playlist will be a better fit as it address both issues: “Knee Arthritis Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i&feature=shared Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Doc. How often do you have these live streams? I would LOVE to explain my situation and ask for some advice. Starting to unfortunately wonder whether my PT and surgeon are actually giving me sound advice. 1 year post op bucket handle repair, 26 year old, still decent amount of pain and not back to sports
Hey Trusha, if you need a bit more helping finding out what stage of arthritis you are in, here is a useful video that goes into detail on how to determine your stage of OA: “How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis” ruclips.net/video/74jNLJwgiPM/видео.html You might also want to watch this playlist: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i If you are interested in learning more about fixing your knee arthritis issues, here is a program that could help! It's called The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program and it has helped several people improve their knee health without injections, medications or surgery 🙌🏼 Knee Arthritis Recovery Program epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Augmentation of ACL and Meniscectomy of my left knee was done two months before. After sitting on a chair I can lift my leg up (full extension) but it lock when I move downwards. I can see something swelling just below patella. Thereafter I can move it downwards. What is the reason of this. That's why while walking I am not able to fold the leg properly. It stuck after almost 10/20 degree in every step.
I had a knee meniscus cleanup 3 weeks ago for a right interior medial meniscus, but the outside of the back of my knee hurts and cracks sometimes when I yawn and stretch. Is that normal or what can it be?
Howdy Neighbor! JD, thank you so much for tuning in. In case you are interested we have a knee meniscus help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. Stay Healthy, Active, and Mobile! 🌟
I have tried rehab, rice and anti inflammatory but my knee is still painful. It has been 9 month. Do you eventually have to give in and have surgery to get some pain relief even though it is setting you up for early osteoarthritis?
Do you have any advice about the Popliteus muscle? My mom has been suffering and so many tests and doctors. They keep saying it's the knee and have her a shot, Xrays and MRI. Took her for acupuncture, and it helped, but not all the way.
After my knee surgery, my leg no longer sits flat on the floor. There’s a little bend to my knee. How can I straighten that out and I did have a meniscus tear.
Hey Rhonda, great question! Cartilage actually can be regained, however, it is a very slow process and takes a long time. Proper muscular balance can help create a healthier joint so that the cartilage is able to heal. Keep up the good work on the glutes and send us an update on how you are doing after a little while!
hello doc i had a meniscus surgery on a tear from a electrice pallet jack accident over a year and a half ago and today i still have issues with the knee the doc did surgery on weakness hard to walk and bit of distance and sitting starts to hurt still
Hey Leonard! We are sorry to hear about your accident and meniscus tear! :-( Glad that you found us so we can help! You will need to work on strengthening your glutes so that you can distribute the forces in your lower half a bit better. We have a lot of information on this channel you might want to look at. Here is a playlist with all of our videos on what to do after a knee meniscus surgery: “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV Please keep us posted! 🙌🏼
Hey Trusha, you should avoid squats for a while now. Strengthening your quads and hamstrings will only add more pressure to your knee joint. Instead, focus on building your glutes with exercises such as hip bridges. Here is a playlist with more exercises you could do to begin fixing your problem: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i You might also want to check out the Knee Arthritis Recovery Program: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Hey Bea! At this time Dr. David has not done any live videos and nothing is scheduled for another live. However if you would like some resources for meniscus issues we would be happy to provide you with some resources. “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV If you were looking for something more progressive, we also offer a Knee Meniscus Recovery Program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery We hope you found this information helpful! We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! 🧡🌟
Hello Doctor, my mother had joint replacement surgery 3 and a half months ago. She still cannot bend or extend her arms. They did exercises on the CPM machine. The doctor says she has muscle fibrosis. What is required? Doctor, can you help me? Thank you. I am from Lebanon.
Hi Chad, Massage or manual therapy can help with muscle fibrosis. This is something that will take some time. Range of motion techniques specifically can be very beneficial.
Hi Dr David Ultrasound and x-ray of knee report read from GP, "bulging with the possibility of a meniscus tear". I was too have an Arthrogram and CT Scan done at Radiology this friday 15th March 2023, but cancelled procedure due to the thought of it. My question is : I have CONSTANT pain morning and night and at rest. Pain can be a continuous throb/ache or at times just an ache with no throbbing. Only very occasionally I may have a quick sharpe pain. The knee involved is my right knee - (pain on inside of knee), not outer side. Does this sound like a meniscus tear ??? Is constant pain (and at rest), something to be very concerned about ??. Does "bulging with the possibility of a meniscus tear" - (re report), mean that I have fluid on the knee ?? Not sure really if I should go forward with this. I am 65 years old (will be 66 y.o) this April. If is a meniscus tear - At my age would surgery be worth it. Thanks Doctor Lynette from PERTH AUSTRALIA ❤ Text this Wednesday 13th March 2023 at 4.18 p.m.
I have a varus knee, I underwent partial meniscectomy of the medial meniscus 10 weeks ago and I have bone edema and subchondral fracture of the medial condyle of the femur and tibial plateau. I have pain when walking. I was instructed to go back to using a crutch and reduce the exercises, in addition to wearing an insole. After improving, then try to correct the biomechanics. Is that correct? Thank you very much!!
Hey Andre! We are saddened to hear that you are experiencing pain when walking due to bone edema and a subchondral fracture to both your femur and tibia. Yes, we do believe that minimizing the time on your feet is crucial to helping you get your pain and swelling under control - this can take some time. Once you feel you have healed enough then it might be okay to begin to exercise to potentially improve your knee issues. We do believe that correcting the biomechanics is important but perhaps what's equally as important is spending time on reverting the muscular imbalance that possibly contributed to your knee issue in the first place. When it comes to the meniscus and muscle imbalances, the hamstrings and quads tend to be more dominant, like the heavier side of the seesaw. This can put excess pressure on the knee joint, leading to discomfort and potential issues. You can learn about this in this video here: “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You” ruclips.net/video/TamXorqxCAk/видео.html Here are some exercise videos that you could consider doing to help build strength: “How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis” ruclips.net/video/74jNLJwgiPM/видео.html “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html If you find the information in our channel useful then you might consider looking into a more structured and comprehensive approach, which we offer here: "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program" The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
I had a torn meniscus surgery in April. My leg is still swollen and having pain. Actually my left leg doesn't even look like my right leg. It also look like my left leg is bowing out more than the right leg 😢😢.
Hey Angello, so sorry to hear that you had this complication with the meniscus surgery :( We have a great knee meniscus recovery program available that may even be able to help after the surgery. In case you are interested, here is a link with more information: The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Hey Dashti! This does not necessarily mean that you have a torn meniscus. This also sounds similar to osteoarthritis. We have a great video that may be able to help you test to see if you have a torn meniscus. Here is a link in case you would like to check it out: "How To Test & Heal A Meniscus Tear Without Surgery" ruclips.net/video/xZCH3sznygg/видео.html
In the link you send i have all those sin thoms so i,am going to start on the exercise you recomend thanks so much for responding so quickly keep up the good works 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hey Bea! That would be outside our scope of practice. Here at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping people with musculoskeletal conditions that are treatable through our recovery process. If you're dealing with any kind of joint pain along with Parkinson's then we might be able to help. We'd like to add that the exercises explained in the videos and that we suggest are generally safe to do but it is advised that you consult with your primary doctor prior to adding them your exercise regimen. If you have more questions about your situation you can reach us here: info@epmanualphysicaltherapy.com
Ohio watching later 😄 You mentioned that muscle imbalances are the most likely cause of knee issues. Even fallen arches. I have fallen arches, just had a TKR, and definitely glutes are weaker than my quads. But what causes the fallen arches? Is this a what came 1st, the chicken or the egg kind of situation? I’d really like to know what causes the arches in your feet to fall! One day (many years ago), I was fine and the next day, couldn’t walk bare feet on the beach (was on a vacation). From that point forward, arches were gone.
Hey Cathy, here are some videos that may help with your feet! They explain what is happening and how to fix it! Here are the links: “5 Exercises For Fixing Pain From Flat Feet” studio.ruclips.net/user/videoNQvyoxjJs4g/edit?c=UC3o1V72HPdJTvhvhYcKtnRA “Can Flat Feet Really Be Cured? Everything You Need To Know” studio.ruclips.net/user/videod-ekkhGHTm4/edit?c=UC3o1V72HPdJTvhvhYcKtnRA
Hey JD, We are sorry to hear about the struggles you've been having with your knee. In case you are interested we have a Knee Meniscus help playlist on RUclips that you might helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a If you are looking for a more comprehensive approach to your recovery we have a Knee Meniscus Recovery program that could be beneficial. We offer coaching services for our programs as well in case you need modifications of the exercises or if you just have questions regarding the program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery Thank you for tuning in! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thanks for talking about stationary bikes! I think, my worsening knee issues, 3 months after surgery, come from excessive use of the bike (I do some raining, not just relaxed pedaling). I'll repeat the MRI and change my training plan to focus more on glutes.
Hey there, sorry to hear that the bike may have caused you some problems! The bike can be a very useful tool if you use it correctly (with glutes)! In case you are interested in learning more about how to use the bike correctly, here is a video that may be able to help: “How To Use A Stationary Bike To Help Heal Knee Arthritis” ruclips.net/video/3fmTsQxm5x8/видео.html
Wow! Thanks for the link! Was not expeting a fast reply with such a relevant link. I've been using recumbent bike till last weekend (was afraid to carry down my 16 kilo bike from the 3rd floor) and can't remember using the glutes on the downstroke. Will try your method with my conventional bike. Be blessed!
I had my torn meniscus surgically repaired. What the doctor didn't tell me is, that when you get this procedure, it's nearly a guarantee that you will need a total knee replacement years later. That's what happened to me, and believe me, a knee replacement is the WORST thing you will ever go through. So try to avoid this procedure if you can with physical therapy, etc.
In menisectomy you have to go through knee replacement not meniscus repair
How old are you btw?
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after today's physio session, my physiotherapist mentioned that I have improved in my leg angle, now at 102 degrees. and when i straighten my leg fully, it's now at -2 degrees, an improvement from -5 degrees. but its been a long journey
I’ve had a meniscus tear over 20+ years ago. Dr. told me to have the surgery. I chose not to have the surgery & I am now 73 years old and I do have osteoarthritis then & now. I’ve been able to walk and exercise and do whatever I want. Moreover taking supplements to help the the bones helped a lot!! It’s the arthritis
that bothers me if I eat
Night Shade vegetable vegetables .
I wonder why they can't just replace the meniscus with some kind of cushion? Does it have to be living/vascular?
Thank you for answering my question during the live session. I’ll start working on my glutes and foot strength
Hello 👋🏻 … 😊 … Watching from New Jersey … Thank You for your time teaching and educating us … 🥰
Watching from.canada thank you
You're welcome, Nida!! Hello all the way to Canada!! :-)
Thanks for taking the time to explain and illustrate in depth how we can heal from specific knee joint injuries and surgeries. I wish I had gotten three professional opinions, as you said, before my arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. However, they say I had no choice because the tear was large and causing mechanical issues, and it might have continued to tear further up the horn if left untreated.
Hi Barbellprincess! We're so sorry you have had to deal with the pain and discomfort of the meniscectomy! Even more frustrating that you did not get the help and guidance from previous professional opinions. We are happy to hear that our in depth explanations have helped guide you in a better direction!
Below will be a few links for you with our meniscus help playlists:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
“Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV
“11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus”
ruclips.net/video/SbvldePjkSg/видео.html
Please keep us updated on your progress and thank you for your support! 🧡
Marion watching from Yucatán Mexico
Hi Marion, Greetings from Texas!🧡🇲🇽
I have osteoarthritis in my hip I started your exercises this morning and I already can tell I don't want a replacement Ive had left one replaced it has done real good I just don't want to go through another surgery I have not been able to walk hardly at all thank you for you videos
You are so welcome, Deborah! We are so happy that we were able to help you with your hip arthritis. We have a lot of great content for this if you would like to learn more! Here is a link:
“Hip Arthritis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt
How can I tone my total legs? Strengthening my glutes and quads?
You are quite WONDERFUL, A TRUE BLESSING.
I APPRECIATE your information. I'm going to be 72 this year, and I have both Osteo arthritis and being heavy set, I also have knee issues that have compressed my meniscus in both knees.
Walking is difficult and eventually I'm sure I'll have to have surgery, although I've tolerated the psin and staved any radical solutions for 9 years.
Love to know is there a procedure on the horizon that will just replace the meniscus so that it's not such an intrusive and alarming surgery?
Has Medical Science done ANYTHING with stem cell research that will eventually be cost-effective to the average person?
Hi Dr David, i had a meniscectomy on my left knee, it was a medial tear, i had this surgery over 12 months ago, before the injury i ran x4 per week, now i have pain every minute of the day every day, and the running that i loved so much i have been able to do, i compensate on my right leg while walking and really have to concentrate, i find i get knee pain on that right leg now to, i have been trying your squeeze the butt cheeks while walking but like you said walking a dog isn't the best time to do the glute exercises, i have had another MRI and due on the 04/08/2023 to get my results from my surgeon to see what action to take going forward. i do work out 4 times per week but have to be very careful with lunges/squats.
Hey Sir...having same problem as yours...how are you holding up...did you get any help
I had surgery 1 week ago today,3/20/24 how long does the pain last I also have arthritis in my knee but not bone on bone I am from Staten Island New York
Same here, I had surgery in December and I'm having stiffness back and front of knee/thigh and pain
Watching from Southwest-France
Hi Uta! 🧡🇫🇷 Thank you for joining us!
👋👋Cristina from London UK. I have been recovering from a meniscus tear for almost 10 months. No surgery. Still having problems especially going up and going down stairs …..
No question. Just to say hello, and thank you for your programme. Tony. South Africa.
What do you know about Stem Cell infection and PRP injection for knee arthritis? 2001 my meniscus folded and had surgery a week later. My PT kicked me out of physical therapy because I was in so much pain ... he said I wasn't cooperating!!! So, I never had PT after surgery. My knee is very painful and swollen ever since surgery. It feels full of fluid. Arthritis, obviously, become worse.
Rhonda watching from Gainesville, GA
Hey Rhonda! 👋 Greetings from Texas! 🧡
Hello Dr David! How do I see your live videos!? I am following you from many previous videos? I had a failed knee replacement 16 years ago. Now my right knee is acting up. Right knee interior. Found you by not really searching DO NOT want another replacement. I just turned 70. Was very active as a child... very flexible with joints. I sent you a response. From
Manatee Florida. Thank you!
Michelle
Hey Michelle, sorry to hear about your failed knee replacement and right knee pain. For just knee arthritis pain we have a great program available to help recover from this issue. If you are interested, here is a link with more information:
The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, cartilage problems and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
We also have another program available that sounds perfect for you! It is our failed knee replacement recovery program. This sounds perfect since you already mentioned having this issue. In case you are interested in it, here is a link with more information:
The Failed Knee Replacement Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to help people with treatment strategies that are effective at helping calm down an irritated knee, then guiding you to treat the root problem that sets up knee arthritis and continues to cause knee pain in a replaced knee joint. This program works even for a revised knee replacement. You will learn:
Fast ways to reduce knee pain and swelling so you can quickly get to being able to tolerate sleeping and being on your feet more.
How to gain more motion in your knee joint (if you're missing some motion) without forcing yourself to do aggressive, painful stretches.
Thorough understanding of the root muscle imbalance so that you can apply the information to your specific life situation.
How to get the most out of your replaced knee joint while keeping it healthy for the long-term so that you never have to go back to another knee surgeon.
To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/failed-knee-replacement-recovery/
Hi dr. I had a meniscus removal 5 weeks ago. I still have pain and swelling. I am from SA
Hi David
I have done a menisectomy 9 months ago. They just trimmed a little bit. I have had so much flares and problems with my knee afterwards. I have tried to follow PT's instructions but it flares up really easy. Now I have started your meniscus rehabilitation program online and the glute exercises, but my knee still flares up. My knee always feel better when I don't do any rehab exercises but I know it is so important to build muscles. I have tried to lessen the exercises but even the small exercises flares the knee up. When i don't do any I can feel my walking progress gradually, meaning I can walk without a limp and move faster and a little longer. Where do I go from here?
I really appreciate if you could answer. 🙏🙏🙏
Oh, I have to add this comment as well. I thought, let me do the bike to get stronger after TKR surgery. I had the EXACT experience you mention (around minute 44 in this video). Now I think I probably strengthened my quads so much (and had no clue I was actively creating a muscle imbalance and putting more pressure on my knee). I actuallyQUIT going to the gym altogether, got depressed that my new knee was hurting so much, gained weight (I’m sure the added weight didn’t help & a lot of the times the food I was eating caused more inflammation). Ugh…so glad I heard about you! Learning a lot. Starting to turn things around.
I fell a year ago shortly b4 my Mom died. I only had it checked out a month ago. I had a hard fall and hit my head and hurt my back and twisted my knee. My MRI they said I have a torn meniscus and Advanced osteoarthritis and three compartments of my knee. The doctor said I was bone on bone I know you don’t get much benefit out of meniscus surgery because of the poor blood supply. Anyway, of course I was recommended knee surgery. I tried following your tips.
I also have ra relapsing polychondritis
Watching from China 🥰
Hey Radonn, welcome to our channel all the way from China! That's awesome! Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your video. Alot of keys factors that i can change for the better
Glad it was helpful Denny!
Check your back first!
Very important
Hi! I’m 59 yrs old. I recently had meniscus repair exactly a month ago. and currently doing PT. I’ve been getting shooting pain on the inside part of my knee and shin. I’m so scared I’m tearing up the repair. I’m only 55 degrees on bending. My knee feels very tight. Are the pain normal? Should I be concerned?
Now my left knee. From Dallas
Hi watching from Ireland❤
Hi Anita! Greetings from El Paso, Texas! 👋🏼 Just in case you need it, here is out RUclips playlist on Knee Meniscus Help:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Hi from Peŕth Australia.
Enjoy the show 😊
Hi Lynette, thank you for joining us all the way from Australia! 🇦🇺 Just in case you're interested, we have a playlist for knee meniscus help. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you X
I don't have any pain after my knee replacement...BUT if I do stairs it is painful. It this normal.
Great Question! It can happen. If you are interested, we do have a playlist that we have compiled to help with walking up and down the stairs. We will link it here:
“Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH
We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much.
Will do so. Take care 🌷
Dear Dr. David.
I love your podcasts.
I have a strange knee problem.
I can do couch stretches on my bed and most of the time against the wall.
So my flexibility is pretty good. But after 2 hours of Pickleball it swells up.
Then I have to ice it and wait a day.
Wouldn’t a successful couch stretch indicate the knee is fine?
I’m in Denver but I’d pay you to do a teleconference.
Thanks, Marshall
Pain while walking or standing after 1 year of medial meniscus repair.why?
Watching from Moody, Alabama
Hi. I would like to ask about meniscus surgery. I had right knee arhtroscopic partial medial menisectomy and cartilage repair of trochlear on 28 Sep 2022. 7 months have passed and my leg still swell. Though I am on and off crutches, I still have stiffness. I still cannot bend my legs. My physiotherapist said from the notes I also had BMAC. have you encountered patient like me who still have stiffness and not able to do full squats?
Thank you 😊😊
Hi Lynette, you're welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have
a playlist for knee meniscus surgery help. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
With bone on bone/arthritis, is it possible to strengthen my knee to be pain free?
Hey Rhonda, you can definitely do some strengthening to help knee pain. They Key is to concentrate on your glutes. Here are some videos to help:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html
“Does Walking Help Knee Pain?”
ruclips.net/video/3ttv66it9x4/видео.html
“How To Fix Inner Knee Pain In 2 Minutes”
ruclips.net/video/kFLmU4ZHYV4/видео.html
What causes burning when walking in knee,s
I had meniscus surgery May 3rd. I still have terrible pain while walking,is this normal? I also have a baker’s cyst behind my knee the orthopedist has had to drain twice since surgery. I wish I would’ve found you before I had surgery. now they want to give me gel shots. Which I don’t want to get really they were already trying to talk me into knee replacement. I’m 60 years old. I never had any issues with my knee before the surgery‘s except for the baker cyst. This has been the worst surgery I’ve ever had.
I had arthroscopic surgery with meniscus repair on birth knee 9 weeks ago. Started PT and water therapy a few weeks ago, and I started having burning pain that woke me up in the night. The surgeon changed my pain medication, which doesn't work due to unfavorable side effects. Any suggestions?
I had a double tear with a flap/fold back.
1st surgeon just said do physio and come back in 4 weeks.
Physio said "4 weeks! No way".
So physio for 6 months.
Pain with clicks and popping.
Went different surgeon.
He Looked at MRI and said this should have been operated on.
Now 6 weeks later, no clicks and pops but still get pain walking.
Getting the leg straight was mentioned at hospital physio as well my local physio.
He did say 6-8 weeks.to heal.
I suspect 12 weeks.
Edit: 42:00 physio said to do stationary bike. I think in conjunction with the rubber band exercises and straight leg squeezing and push down to get leg straight.
Hey Ted! Sorry to hear you have been dealing with this meniscus tear for so long! There are many different opinions on what to do for these types of issues. We have a great playlist of videos available that describe how to fix the surrounding problems to ensure better stability and usage of the knees if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link to the playlist:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
We also have an outstanding, structured knee meniscus recovery program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy
Thank you for your response.
I’m older and over weight, why does my left knee pops and click when I walk with pain behind center of knee? I had no surgery but had previously pain from my meniscus and therapy that helped. This is the first time it’s making a clicking and popping sounds when I walk.
Hello. I am from the UK.
I had a knee arthroscopy last year April. I am still on crutches and can't bend my knee nor straighten it. And it is swollen and can't walk straight
This is over a year now. Please help
Yvonne Gaffley South Africa
Hey Yvonne! Greetings from TX!🧡🇿🇦
John Fitzgerald from Jackson, TN
Hi John! 👋 Greetings from Texas! Thank you for tuning in! 🙌 We appreciate you being part of our community!
Hi from Sydney
Sherene from Australia
Hi, Dr. This is now 6weeks after my meniscus surgery and I still got pain. Please help thanks. I'm from Cape Town
Hi from Bangalore
Good morning ❤
Hey Dashti, Thanks for tuning in! 🧡
I have hard time with Step or stairs acl and menicus tear
I have meniscus tear and lateral tear what the procedure
This will be my 3rd surgery
My dumb phone showed this was live! I also have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
I can go from straight leg to bending somewhat, which I do when I sleep. when I get up to go to the bathroom, I have to manually straighten my knee and it makes crunching noise and it really hurts now both my knees have catch me in bed.
Hi! From London. I start to have my pain in my knee just 2 months ago from gardening. Is there anything you can advice for me to stop the pain.
How long after surgery can we expect the meniscus root pain to go away when walking????
Hi from UK, had a fall 3 months ago, waiting in MRI results , still swollen in pain on crutches...very painful
Hi Joan, we are sorry to hear about your fall! Please be very gentle with yourself at this time. Try alternating heat or ice. Ice can help with swelling but sometimes the heat feels more soothing. If possible there is one exercise that we would recommend for now which is the tailgate swings. You can control the swing to your comfort level and it usually massages the joint but only swing gently and keep the movement small.
We are going to share a video with you that demonstrates it. It' 's a full video but we are linking the portion of the video that has the exercise but feel free to watch the whole video. You can check it out here:
"3 Important Exercises You Need Right Now For Painful Bone on Bone Knee Arthritis"
ruclips.net/user/liveaoT7G3hLh6A?si=tx8Yojkwb49tps1S&t=649
We hope this was helpful. We wish you a speedy recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks , should I still be in pain 3 months after accident, and also still can't weight bare.?
Hello doc if u could help me Understand why why I am in excruciating unbearable. Pain right after my torn meniscus surgery. Is this common? Thank you.
Where is your client
I’m 24 years old, Going on 10 months after my meniscus surgery and my pain is way worse than when I had the meniscus tear. My knee strength is worse, pain is worse, all around worse than before I got the surgery. I also been doing PT and it has not been helping. My knee has also been swollen since the surgery and it’s visible swelling. I just got another mri done just waiting on the results.
Hey buddy. Sorry to hear about your health issues. I am 47 and have been having a lot of problems with my knee. One of my issues is a meniscus tear. I signed up for dr. David’s meniscus program and it has helped me a lot. I am hoping I will make a full recovery. One way or another, my knee feels so much better after a few weeks of doing the program. Anyway… good luck and hope you feel better soon.
@@mariocueva8700how do I find the program? is that what it’s called? Cause I looked it up and can’t find it
BPC 157 peptides vs gel injections- any opinion on this
Hi William, Great question! Injections might be able to help but it is only a temporary fix. These injections aim to help heal and reduce swelling. However, it's not a guaranteed fix, and results can vary.
It can also be expensive, and some people might not see a lot of improvement. It's better to focus on the root cause which in a lot of cases is a muscle imbalance stemming from the glutes.
We have a meniscus help playlist you might find helpful for your situation. You can access it here:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
However, if you have knee arthritis along with meniscus issue this playlist will be a better fit as it address both issues:
“Knee Arthritis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i&feature=shared
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Doc. How often do you have these live streams? I would LOVE to explain my situation and ask for some advice. Starting to unfortunately wonder whether my PT and surgeon are actually giving me sound advice. 1 year post op bucket handle repair, 26 year old, still decent amount of pain and not back to sports
Just trying to figure out my stage, possibly 2
Hey Trusha, if you need a bit more helping finding out what stage of arthritis you are in, here is a useful video that goes into detail on how to determine your stage of OA:
“How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis”
ruclips.net/video/74jNLJwgiPM/видео.html
You might also want to watch this playlist:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
If you are interested in learning more about fixing your knee arthritis issues, here is a program that could help! It's called The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program and it has helped several people improve their knee health without injections, medications or surgery 🙌🏼
Knee Arthritis Recovery Program
epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Augmentation of ACL and Meniscectomy of my left knee was done two months before. After sitting on a chair I can lift my leg up (full extension) but it lock when I move downwards. I can see something swelling just below patella. Thereafter I can move it downwards. What is the reason of this. That's why while walking I am not able to fold the leg properly. It stuck after almost 10/20 degree in every step.
I had a knee meniscus cleanup 3 weeks ago for a right interior medial meniscus, but the outside of the back of my knee hurts and cracks sometimes when I yawn and stretch. Is that normal or what can it be?
Hi from uk
Hello Dr
I don’t have any problem at all, but when I bend my knee I see this kneecap comes out
My kneecap, when I bend my knee is out I see it like a point in front of my knee
Jd from Ruidoso, NM
neighbor.
Howdy Neighbor! JD, thank you so much for tuning in. In case you are interested we have a knee meniscus help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. Stay Healthy, Active, and Mobile! 🌟
I have tried rehab, rice and anti inflammatory but my knee is still painful. It has been 9 month. Do you eventually have to give in and have surgery to get some pain relief even though it is setting you up for early osteoarthritis?
Amanda from Cape Town
South Africa 🇿🇦👍
Hi Amanda!😃 Greetings from TX! 🧡🇿🇦
The back of my leg hurts is that normal for a meniscus tear on the outside of my cartilage
Do you have any advice about the Popliteus muscle? My mom has been suffering and so many tests and doctors. They keep saying it's the knee and have her a shot, Xrays and MRI. Took her for acupuncture, and it helped, but not all the way.
After my knee surgery, my leg no longer sits flat on the floor. There’s a little bend to my knee. How can I straighten that out and I did have a meniscus tear.
Unfortunately this has been years.
Cartilage can’t be regained, correct?
Just started strengthening glutes from your video as I was told to strengthen my quads. No one mentioned glutes.
Hey Rhonda, great question! Cartilage actually can be regained, however, it is a very slow process and takes a long time. Proper muscular balance can help create a healthier joint so that the cartilage is able to heal. Keep up the good work on the glutes and send us an update on how you are doing after a little while!
hello doc i had a meniscus surgery on a tear from a electrice pallet jack accident over a year and a half ago and today i still have issues with the knee the doc did surgery on weakness hard to walk and bit of distance and sitting starts to hurt still
Hey Leonard! We are sorry to hear about your accident and meniscus tear! :-( Glad that you found us so we can help! You will need to work on strengthening your glutes so that you can distribute the forces in your lower half a bit better. We have a lot of information on this channel you might want to look at. Here is a playlist with all of our videos on what to do after a knee meniscus surgery:
“Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV
Please keep us posted! 🙌🏼
I find it hard to squat! Should I avoid this movement? As it entails stretching quads.
Hey Trusha, you should avoid squats for a while now. Strengthening your quads and hamstrings will only add more pressure to your knee joint. Instead, focus on building your glutes with exercises such as hip bridges. Here is a playlist with more exercises you could do to begin fixing your problem:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
You might also want to check out the Knee Arthritis Recovery Program:
epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Do you like to live for rotator cuff tear problem
Hello doctor iam still searching for live video time now I believe it says 11mon ago 3:56
Hey Bea!
At this time Dr. David has not done any live videos and nothing is scheduled for another live. However if you would like some resources for meniscus issues we would be happy to provide you with some resources.
“Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV
If you were looking for something more progressive, we also offer a Knee Meniscus Recovery Program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery.
To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We hope you found this information helpful!
We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! 🧡🌟
Hello Doctor, my mother had joint replacement surgery 3 and a half months ago. She still cannot bend or extend her arms. They did exercises on the CPM machine. The doctor says she has muscle fibrosis. What is required? Doctor, can you help me? Thank you. I am from Lebanon.
Hi Chad, Massage or manual therapy can help with muscle fibrosis. This is something that will take some time. Range of motion techniques specifically can be very beneficial.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Doctor, what are the best knee bending exercises?
Hi Dr David
Ultrasound and x-ray of knee report read from GP, "bulging with the possibility of a meniscus tear".
I was too have an Arthrogram and CT Scan done at Radiology this friday 15th March 2023, but cancelled procedure due to the thought of it.
My question is : I have CONSTANT pain morning and night and at rest.
Pain can be a continuous throb/ache or at times just an ache with no throbbing. Only very occasionally I may have a quick sharpe pain.
The knee involved is my right knee - (pain on inside of knee), not outer side.
Does this sound like a meniscus tear ???
Is constant pain (and at rest), something to be very concerned about ??.
Does "bulging with the possibility of a meniscus tear" - (re report), mean that I have fluid on the knee ??
Not sure really if I should go forward with this. I am 65 years old (will be 66 y.o) this April.
If is a meniscus tear - At my age would surgery be worth it.
Thanks Doctor
Lynette from PERTH AUSTRALIA ❤
Text this Wednesday 13th March 2023 at 4.18 p.m.
I have a varus knee, I underwent partial meniscectomy of the medial meniscus 10 weeks ago and I have bone edema and subchondral fracture of the medial condyle of the femur and tibial plateau. I have pain when walking.
I was instructed to go back to using a crutch and reduce the exercises, in addition to wearing an insole. After improving, then try to correct the biomechanics. Is that correct? Thank you very much!!
Hey Andre! We are saddened to hear that you are experiencing pain when walking due to bone edema and a subchondral fracture to both your femur and tibia. Yes, we do believe that minimizing the time on your feet is crucial to helping you get your pain and swelling under control - this can take some time. Once you feel you have healed enough then it might be okay to begin to exercise to potentially improve your knee issues.
We do believe that correcting the biomechanics is important but perhaps what's equally as important is spending time on reverting the muscular imbalance that possibly contributed to your knee issue in the first place. When it comes to the meniscus and muscle imbalances, the hamstrings and quads tend to be more dominant, like the heavier side of the seesaw. This can put excess pressure on the knee joint, leading to discomfort and potential issues. You can learn about this in this video here:
“3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You”
ruclips.net/video/TamXorqxCAk/видео.html
Here are some exercise videos that you could consider doing to help build strength:
“How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis”
ruclips.net/video/74jNLJwgiPM/видео.html
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html
If you find the information in our channel useful then you might consider looking into a more structured and comprehensive approach, which we offer here:
"Knee Meniscus Recovery Program"
The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
I had a torn meniscus surgery in April. My leg is still swollen and having pain. Actually my left leg doesn't even look like my right leg. It also look like my left leg is bowing out more than the right leg 😢😢.
Hey Angello, so sorry to hear that you had this complication with the meniscus surgery :( We have a great knee meniscus recovery program available that may even be able to help after the surgery. In case you are interested, here is a link with more information:
The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Just found out I have a oblique tear is that related to the miniscus
Yes it is
leonard zawojski from arkansas
Greetings from El Paso, Leonard!! Hope that information helps!! 😃
My problem is stiffness and pain when i stand after sitting for a wile and a cracking sound does it mean that i have a tear meniscus
Hey Dashti! This does not necessarily mean that you have a torn meniscus. This also sounds similar to osteoarthritis. We have a great video that may be able to help you test to see if you have a torn meniscus. Here is a link in case you would like to check it out:
"How To Test & Heal A Meniscus Tear Without Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/xZCH3sznygg/видео.html
In the link you send i have all those sin thoms so i,am going to start on the exercise you recomend thanks so much for responding so quickly keep up the good works 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hi Dr. David I am wondering do you work with Parkinson's patience
Hey Bea! That would be outside our scope of practice. Here at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping people with musculoskeletal conditions that are treatable through our recovery process. If you're dealing with any kind of joint pain along with Parkinson's then we might be able to help.
We'd like to add that the exercises explained in the videos and that we suggest are generally safe to do but it is advised that you consult with your primary doctor prior to adding them your exercise regimen.
If you have more questions about your situation you can reach us here: info@epmanualphysicaltherapy.com
Ohio watching later 😄 You mentioned that muscle imbalances are the most likely cause of knee issues. Even fallen arches. I have fallen arches, just had a TKR, and definitely glutes are weaker than my quads. But what causes the fallen arches? Is this a what came 1st, the chicken or the egg kind of situation? I’d really like to know what causes the arches in your feet to fall! One day (many years ago), I was fine and the next day, couldn’t walk bare feet on the beach (was on a vacation). From that point forward, arches were gone.
Hey Cathy, welcome from Ohio! Thanks for stopping by and saying Hi!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy hi, I added a question if you see this later! Thanks!
Hey Cathy, here are some videos that may help with your feet! They explain what is happening and how to fix it! Here are the links:
“5 Exercises For Fixing Pain From Flat Feet”
studio.ruclips.net/user/videoNQvyoxjJs4g/edit?c=UC3o1V72HPdJTvhvhYcKtnRA
“Can Flat Feet Really Be Cured? Everything You Need To Know”
studio.ruclips.net/user/videod-ekkhGHTm4/edit?c=UC3o1V72HPdJTvhvhYcKtnRA
Wazzzup
My knee is seeming sloppy,
Wanting to kinda drop out when I am rotating motion.
Hey JD, We are sorry to hear about the struggles you've been having with your knee. In case you are interested we have a Knee Meniscus help playlist on RUclips that you might helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
If you are looking for a more comprehensive approach to your recovery we have a Knee Meniscus Recovery program that could be beneficial. We offer coaching services for our programs as well in case you need modifications of the exercises or if you just have questions regarding the program. The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Thank you for tuning in! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thanks for talking about stationary bikes!
I think, my worsening knee issues, 3 months after surgery, come from excessive use of the bike (I do some raining, not just relaxed pedaling). I'll repeat the MRI and change my training plan to focus more on glutes.
Hey there, sorry to hear that the bike may have caused you some problems! The bike can be a very useful tool if you use it correctly (with glutes)! In case you are interested in learning more about how to use the bike correctly, here is a video that may be able to help:
“How To Use A Stationary Bike To Help Heal Knee Arthritis”
ruclips.net/video/3fmTsQxm5x8/видео.html
Wow! Thanks for the link! Was not expeting a fast reply with such a relevant link.
I've been using recumbent bike till last weekend (was afraid to carry down my 16 kilo bike from the 3rd floor) and can't remember using the glutes on the downstroke.
Will try your method with my conventional bike.
Be blessed!