10 Tips & Stretches to Increase Knee Bend After Knee Replacement.
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- "Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck provide 10 different tips and stretches to increase your knee bend after a total knee replacement.
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I'm 6wks in from TKR,& it's still stiff& swollen.Each person is different,so i'll just keep going.cheers bob& brad.
I have learned more from these videos, then in 6 weeks of recovery and PT. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I am 13 days post op total knee replacement, and it has been the worst weeks of my life! My knee is still stiff, sore and swollen, especially around the kneecap. I'm a very active person, but this has been both mentally and emotionally tough. I'm ready to move!!
I pray that by now you’re doing great!
🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏼
Am day 8 tkr ,you described what I feel right now
I’m two weeks in and bending my knee is so freaking hard
6:09 , these exercises are awesome. I developed a knee flexion device that’s helped me get near 140degrees. Not sure how to put it out there so other people can get more flexion that increases mobility.
Three months out from having a TKR and still have some stiffness, but understand it can take awhile. I only have two more PT sessions and then my new knee and I are on our own - so once again, you have provided sage wisdom and advice!! Thanks guys!!
Good timing. I just had both knees replaced 16 days ago and it's good to see different variations. Thanks guys! :)
Thank you! I'm 3 weeks out from total knee replacement.
My wonderful PT gave me exercises etc to bend and break up scar tissue etc.
Then I found your channel. Your encouragement and positive attitude (sounds cliche, but it's true)
Keeps me from being discouraged and overwhelmed. Thank you!
PK Taylor
Nice. Thanks guys. I am experiencing tremendious improvement on my left knee after watching this. I had given up
How old are you?? Because I’m young and can you do normal living and walking 🚶 down the stairs please thank you 🙏
i had a total knee replacement 5 weeks ago ...having trouble bending it .... you have expaned on some of the things i do at therapy... thank you
I wish you two had been my therapists after my surgery ! you have the very best videos on knee stretches and have been following you for some time . I am an active 60yr old dance instructor who just had total knee replacement exactly 2 wks ago . My rom is only 70 and my doctor never used the machine that bends the knee . I start outpatient therapy tomorrow and hoping for total recovery but have heard stories where the rom was very limited and they had to go in and manipulate again under anesthesia . Please keep up the great work !! i love you both !!! i can fully understand all your videos . and love every one of them !!
You two have done more to help me FULLY understand the utmost importance of bending snd flexibility of my knee since my total knee replacement than any so far. ..most have concentrated on strength not even explaining the "why" of concentrating on range of motion... ..ThankYou for your help .I have subscribed and look forward to your other videos. Range of motion.... Range of motion ...Range of motion !!! I'm up to 120 ° plus yahoooooo !!!!
Your knee glide really works great in keeping my knee moving.
Loving the videos (all the way over in England), nicking some of your ideas. Thanks
best thing about your videos is that they are simple, I am a Physical therapist from India
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Great video, used many while I was in school, now applied to my TKR patients, Thanks guys! JS PTA
This is so well done!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are appreciated.
No problem, glad you liked it!
You both are so good. I get so many great ideas from your video's. I'm a week and a half post left knee total replacement. I'm on the young side for this surgery. I'm still having lots of pain and bending is very hard. I don't know if I just expect to much. I'm trying to keep my spirits up. Sleeping is still terrible. I had a partial in my right knee 3 years ago. Don't remember that being as painful. Keep the videos coming. Thanks
Hey Bob and Brad I have been watching your knee video's for about 6 mo. I am 45 and had a partial knee replacement 6 weeks ago today. Before my surgery I was bone on bone for a year and a half. I really have been in a lot of pain for a long time. I have not squatted down in about 6 years due to knee trouble with actually both of my knees. I'm glad I found a doctor to help me get my life back. I have been working very hard to get my knee bending like it should. It has been a very long hard road along the way. I try not to get discouraged. I feel like it may take a long time since I have not been bending my knees in such a long time. I'm a housekeeper and I bend over to do all my lower work. Thank God my back is still good. I just wanted to thank you both for all the great advice and all the ides. You both have given me more help than the therapist I was seeing. Let me know if you have any personal advice for my situation. I'm wanting to go back to work soon just in case I need to have my other knee done. I don't want to use up all my FMLA time.
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So glad I found you guys, I did a lot of exercise learned from your vids pre surgery and my knee felt better just before surgery than it had in years. I purchased your knee glide and use it daily to augment my 2 weeks of in home PT. The knee glide may end up saving me surgery on the other knee. I’m making great improvements in my second week post surgery. I also purchased your wall anchors and rubber exercise bands. Also bought the green webbing leg stretch band. I sent my sister in-law who had hip replacement, same day and same doc coincidentally, the link to your videos for hip exercises and a friend who is considering TNR some of the vids I watched pre surgery. Keep up the good work, you make a difference.
Meant TKR not TNR- oh well blame the perkoset
I love to see your videos my self I just have a knee replacement. And I woul like to get more informed about the surgery. Thaks
I have had 3 knee replacements on my right knee and non or them were successful. I am in severe pain, doesn't bend past 70 degrees can't ride a bike can't do much of anything pain 24/7 . Never have a 2nd or 3rd knee replacement. I had some of the top surgeons and I spent over $25000 for nothing. My other knee is bone on bone but it is better then the other knee.
After I had my total knee replacement my physical therapist recommended I buy a small skateboard and for me to sit on the side of my bed or in a chair and put the skateboard under my foot and roll my foot back and forth.
Wowwwww what a great idea, I will do this. Thank you !!!!!
I just had my knee done (yesterday) and the knee and range of motion is limited and the muscles are like bloody rocks right now. Considering the trauma the knee has gone through that would make sense because the muscles lock up in an effort to protect the injured joint, according to my massage therapist who specializes in injuries. I have an office chair at home and plan to use that in place of the wheelchair idea because a) it slides forward and backward on the wheel casters and b) the height is adjustable to suit my needs. Every chair I've sat in so far since the surgery doesn't doesn't fit me because its either too tall or too short. I just wanted to share with that anyone here going through this in the event it will help them. Best of luck on your rehab!
Also, my leg was bowed and was corrected straight so that may be contributing to it as well.
You guys are great! I think that kneecap massaging is what I need to do because the skin over my kneecap just doesn't move at all...I had kneecap spasms after surgery. It really hurt!
thank you I had acl reconstruction with my hamstring and a bucket handle meniscus tear and my surgeon wants me to have surgery to clear out scar tissue but Im only 8 weeks post op as of today I dont want to have to have surgery again so I will definitely try all of these exercises thank you
I am using your knee glider well before my surgery months away. I am wondering how many reps should I work up to and after surgery, how many times a day and how many reps will give the most benefit. I am impressed how well built the glider is.
I have been doing 40 reps each night,(three different positions) this is before surgery and I got both legs to even out to 120 degrees. Still got 6 weeks to go and I am really glad I have invested in the knee glider. After surgery I will defiantly increase the time. The knees are arthritic by the way. Thanks very much
I used a bike mounted to a trainer and lowered the seat a little bit as time went on and it worked good. That was many years ago but now I have become a short track speed skater and need to find a way to increase a little more flex and strengthen the joint as it starts to bend as it has pain. usually after skating for 15 minutes it's not so bad but some of the pain takes power from my stride. Thanks for the video and I'll be watching more.
Thank you, I.m at 3 weeks today!!!
I had knee surgery and cannot bend past 60 ..2 months ago.any advice?
I bought your knee glide, and found it incredibly useful. I only wish it were six inches longer.
Very informative thank you. But I recently had a MCL and patellar tendon repair surgery and Dr had me in a leg brace at no more than 30 degrees for 6 weeks after the op. The brace came off last week but the knee is very stiff and I can feel a lot of pressure inside it when I flex it. It really hurts a lot when I try to bend the knee beyond about 70 degrees using any of your exercises. I lie on my stomach and someone tries to force the bend but it is really painful. Any advice to get more range of motion without all that pain because I dont think I have the tolerance to continue like this.
You guys are great thanks for making this video. It will help me recover when I have my knee surgery!
Thank you:) Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Please!A 5 months ago replacement total my Knee; I have done all your exercise, they are all excellent, it has helped me a lot no have pain, But What the Mr.Bob and Brad can help- me again I feel a lot Pain behind my knee: " hamstring tendonitis".. Maybe some exercise, is better for me..Appreciate if your can. Thank you, Fantastic s and serious professionals. They Are!
I had left distal femur surgery on 17 march 2018, how long will it take to bend my knee? Should i try these exercises by my own?
Wow!!! I need a knee glider!❤️
Hi! Please do a video on how to relief lower back pain while pregnant! Thank you!
Your videos have helped me so much. I am doing great other than bending my knee when I walk. I walk on my heels and both knees were bad so I haven't bent them to walk in a long time. Do you have any advice? I'm 3 weeks after surgery. How can I buy a knee glide?
Hi Bob & Brad, thanks for your very informative video!! I'm a trucker who hasn't been using Cruise control while driving long hours, and as a result, my right Calf muscle has lost so much strength that I cannot now do calf raises on my right foot. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks & best regards:)HI
How far can you get your knee to bend after surgery?
Great I had my knee replaced 4 weeks ago. My pt says I have a week hip due to putting emphasis on the good knee. So I need help strengthening my bad hip so I don’t lock my new knee.
Thanks for the video.. one question.. how much range of motion can be achieved by using ball for knee bending excercise. at present the range is 90 degree
I’ve watched a lot of your videos as an adapted PE specialist. Just had a total knee replacement and got your knee glider. Like it a lot so far. My question is about a squat assistant equipment - db method. Any thoughts?
I like the thhera ball exercise I showed. I'm using the same technique in a swing I have in my house and it helps a lot. I'm doing this for a long time but I'm not able to bend my knees. Please suggest some fast track exercises to achieve knee bbending.I'm doing couple of other exercises too like lying flat on edge of the bed and performing a cycle motion on affected side,leaving it hang outside ordropping it outside the bed and bringing it back flst on the bed repeatedly. Please help to get my knee bend while I walk. I tried everything possible. Hamstring exercise too lying down on my chest and trying to bend my knee towards my glutes. And I do repetition of 100 to 200each. Pls support and advise for knee bending. Thanks a lot in advance.
Too confusing. They talk over one another and Brad interrupts Bob constantly. Better just to have Bob speak. He is easy to understand.
I had total knee replacement 15 months ago, but I ended up getting infection in it. They operated on it again and flushed my knee out, replaced the pad in my knee and then sewed me up and sent me home. All seems fine, BUT my thigh muscle feels like a horse kicked me. I try to bend my knee, but it is extremely sore and hard. Could you tell me what I can do to ease the pain in my thigh so I can bend my knee??????
Your videos are great and very helpful. Keep up the great work.
Andy
How are you now
@@rabienouhal3407 After having both knees replaced, I am feeling much better. No more constant pain. The problem that I have now is, if I stand for more than an hour my knees and lower legs swell and that causes a lot of pain. But if I sit and put my legs up, I am much better. If I had to do it again, I WOULD DO IT IN A HEART BEAT. Thanks
Can y'all post something to help with rehabilitation of the removal of a Giant Cell Tumor of the Bone in the femur? I've been searching for days but I don't really know where to start on getting my knee to bend or strengthen my walk. Thanks!
Ok this is weird I just had the same surgery and I can't find any videos or articles about it.Did you ever come across any material that helps.
I had a similar surgery giant cell in knee and femur they did a total knee partial femur on me unfortunately I’m four years out and only reach 37 to 45 degrees good luck!
What degree of knee bend should be reached after 8 weeks of therapy? I am in my 5th week and have 120 degrees bend is that enough?
I had total knee replacement 6 weeks ago and progressing well. My knee bend is stuck at 115/116 degrees and they would like me to get to 120 or more. The doctor tells me that a person should get as much flexibility as possible before 2 months because it becomes more difficult after that. He said that I might try taking my pain meds prior to my next PT appointment so that I can push through the pain getting more knee bend. Any other ideas?
THANK YOU!
I've had a knee replacement 6 weeks ago and my bend is only 65 - 70. My doctor is wanting to do MUA. I don't want to. You said there was a lady who could only do 72 and the doctor wanted you to get her to 90. What did you do to get her there. I did order the knee glider.
Betty Robinson whats MUA please. Did u get to 90? I am 7 weeks and only 95-100 what did u do? Did u have pain?
MUA... Manipulation under anesthesia
I am 2 weeks post TKR. I had a unicompartmental replacement before, lasted 13 years then failed and I had no more cartilage on the other half of the knee joint. The old implant was removed (and the knee cap was resurfaced) and some bone broke at the same time, so I am in a leg brace to stabilise the joint. I had very good flexibility on both legs post op (I have had both knees done previously). I am finding it hard to get past roughly 80 degrees at the moment. Feels like a lit of swelling and tightness. I am using pain relief and ice but still struggling. I can do the full extension but I feel the leg brace is getting g in the way. I am going to try some of your suggestions and let you know! Thank you for the advice.
You material, advice and videos are REALLY great. Informative and helpful. I'm looking at a knee replacement and your videos I will come back to as reminders of the therapy involved. More than a bit self promoting - but that's okay as long as the advice is worth it. So far it is. Your down-to-earth, very valuable and humorous approach is wonderful. Watch out for hubris say I and becoming the "famous physical therapists" you wish to be, who turn into internet physical therapist "stars!" Once you move into that realm you lose your soul and the joy of what you do. Just a passing thought on my part.
Hi I liked your videos
I had surgery on 10 /23/ 18 my motion range is 92,97, depends on my swelling. I am going to therapy is there something wrong with what I'm doing. what can I do more to help my motion .
I just ordered the knee glider. I’m hoping it will help me get to 120 bend. I’m at 108 now and I am 6 weeks out. I’m trying to avoid having a manipulation under anesthesia.
Let us know how it goes!
Bob
Well I am happy to say that at 9 weeks with the knee glider I got my bend to 120! My Doctor was so impressed with my results. I told him it was the help of the knee glide. Thank you both so much!
Do you have any videos on therapy after having bilateral patella tendin surgery
Dana Jones please explain your surgery? Thanks
Will these work for patella fracture?
Plz let me know thanks
Hi Bob and Brad, I had total knee replacement of the left knee December 2018 and then remanipulation in February 2019. I reached the 90 degree mark at my last follow up and was released and next follow up in one year. I go to the gym 3-4 days a week using the sit down bike, leg presses, and thigh and calf machine to help strengthen and build back muscle. Will I ever get past the 90 degrees? Will I ever be able to do a squat? I will try the ball exercise that you have shown in this video. Any other exercises or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Excellent tips!
06 months post operated tibial fracture left leg .don't yet bend knee above 94 degree. Any suggestion plz.
l had acl surgery 23days ago is this good to pend my knee without pain
I still do not have full bend (sit on heels) 14 months post ACL reconstruction. Would these help achieve that final goal?
I wish i could talk with you guys... I'm going into day 28 since my right knee replacement. I am very overwhelmed and discouraged cuz im only at 75 degrees. Im up and walking with no help...but my knee is sooo stubborn and swollen, and stiff....am i in danger of having to redo surgery? Im pretty discouraged
Hi ... my mother had TKR for both knees a year ago from now. She is indepndently walking now but still after a year she still feels stiffness in her knees as well as feels pain in muscles around her knees. She is now 55 and has accute osteoporosis. She cant manage to climb stairs. What excercise do u suggest that can be done at home as she had physio therapy for 15 days after operation and in hospital she was on cpm too. So what excercises can be done at home to remove or lessen stiffness.
It’s more about mindset and emotions than it is physical. You’ve got to get past it in your mind first.. stop the vicious cycle neurologically. You think and focus on pain too much, and you’ll keep feeling it because your thoughts keep continuing that pattern. Think differently, then you’ll begin to FEEL better, too.
HAHAHAHA.
Talk to me after YOUR surgery. Pain is pain.
excellent content! Do you have a vid on how not to injure yourself on the sit stand test? lol. or how to work up to it. or alternative approved by PTs? thanks.
YAY! thank you, oh wise ones... ;)
Hello sir- I have had a surgery for Hoffas fracture n a ligament tear...it has been 4 weeks since the surgery what kind of exercises must I do for the knee bend...I can do upto 90 to 95 degrees but not beyond..
Any help would be appreciated
I had quadriceps rupture repair, is this applicable for me ?
How hard is it to get your knee to flex after knee surgery? I am scheduled for knee surgery November 15th. I am currently bone-to-bone laterally and although I can bend my knee all the way back, the snapping and popping pain makes me not want to do it often.
Hate my knee replacement. Completely double sized knee and extremely stiff. Doing all my exercises, but not helping. Huge regrets.
How long has it been? Nearly everyone feels that way the first 2 weeks, sometimes longer.
Is it right to force bend the knee? even though it’s EXTREMELY painful
What's the update on your knee?
One of the PTs where I'm going did this to me. I'm 73 and it was week 5. He pushed the bend past where I said "ouch" and past "stop!" until I was actually screaming in pain! I nearly vomited. His old excuse was "You don't want it to get locked up." I said, "My other knee was done 4 years ago. Does it look locked to you? There is no need to embarass me on front of a room full of people with torture!"
I went from 98 to 102°.
Now I don't trust him and I'm actually afraid to go back!
@@eleanormurray3886 believe me I know the feeling it hurts more than when I broke the knee but the second time didn’t hurt as much and now it’s 2 years past and my knee is great.
How soon after surgery can you do the stairwell stretch? I will have my surgery next week.
Where can I buy knee glide? Thx
Would using a rowing machine after a TKR be considered good rehab treatment when the exercises are encouraged?
NOT using the pulley, but just putting the operated knee's foot in the stirrup, and rolling back and forward gently as the knee's
Range of motion will allow, all while the other ( the non operated knee ) foot is on the ground on the other side of the bar controlling the
Back and forth motion?
Thank you 🙏🏻
Did u end up doing the rowing machine? How r u now. ROM
Cgh Rios
Awaiting surgery.
I was just asking in advance, if that would be a good exercise to do afterwards.
Ty! 10:47
awesome
My mum has had both knees replaced and now can’t stretch her quads when they’re tight due to having excellent motion range and not being supposed to bed them beyond 120degrees. Any suggestions? :-)
Is the robot best for tar? Faster recovery?
what is the patella is stuck with scar tissue?
sir please guide me exercises for knee extension lag...after tkr
Hello, I'm from Canada and four weeks post-op tkr and my ROM is 100 degrees but my Advanced physiotherapist would like a gain of another 20 degrees. Is it possible to order your knee glide from Canada. Would appreciate pricing and shipping info. Thank you.
Not yet but we are working on this. Sorry
How did u do after surgery and ROM? Thanks
Where can i buy the glider rocker?
After all the bed exercizes my knee is so painfull that for the rest of the day I can't do much. What am I doing wrong. It is 2 weeks after surgery and I do have a lot of pain.
Too little pain control. Talk to your doctor.
Will this help for me because I tore a ligament and sprained my knee
how to increase knee flexion range in case of post-op patellar fracture
If u dnt mind me asking.. How much time did it take for u to recover completely??
For extending?
I have had 13 knee surgeries. Eleven on the left knee mostly because of a history of hyper scar tissue issues that lead to my last (L)TKR to be manipulation.
Now after working with my PT for 3 weeks I am locked up with my (R)TKR Range of Motion at (65) I have debilitating pain whenever it is stretched even a little (like someone is stabbing you) also at night (mostly) I experience a very painful IT tightness.
Is this normal?
How long do u work on stretching it before you consider it to be frozen?
Being as I have had my share of surgeries I'm not immune to the understanding that rehab comes with pain but how much pain is too much?
Perhaps you are getting too little medicinal pain control? I take some before PT and save the strongest for that evening.
What about after a broken femur?
Sir pls guide me acl ligament surgery exercise,bvs after surgery i cant bend my knee and cant walk properly pls sir ans me and pls tell me about it
I hate it when I stub my toe in the middle of the night. It hurts so much
Where are you guys located??
Knee glide or skateboard or a small ball
I know that you are motivated to sell your knee glide, but at $87 dollar, I think I can use an old clip on metal skate to get the same results.
but I'm stuck at 92 degrees..and my dr doesn't predict me walking now being able to ride a bike which is all i dream about along with walking a dog......i cant give up....any advice.
What happened? Did yr knee improve? What did u do?
I had knee replacement 4 months ago. I have done my exercises twice a day, stationary bike 10 min, stretches, bends and extensions and walk the gradual hill outside my home three times a week. It was going really well. In the last week my knee has suddenly become stiff and swollen and not bending so well as before. I was at 125-130 ROM now to 110-115. The quad is stiff and sore. This worries me since I am contemplating the other knee for In a couple of months and will need to have the new knee working pretty well. I can't tell if it's more scare tissue or something else. Any advice would help. Thanks!
I’m having pain in the medial knee while bending knee. I had a knee replacement surgery in January 2019. It’s interfering with going up and down stairs. Could it be a ligament problem?
Did u find out what it was? How r u now?
Can you slice vegetables with it?
now THAT"S funny!
How could i get knee glide?
Just
www.bobandbrad.com/products/bob-and-brad-knee-glide
dont you think that most of this exercices are not for people over 70? specially the last one.
i'm came from knee femur & patella operation, my knee is still in 50% bend it is possible that my knee bend 100%?almost 1year from my surgery operation
Hi. Reading your comment, have to ask how r u now. Were you able to bend your knee?
I had a patellar fracture and it was broken into 4 pieces.. The doc had joined them using a wire. Its been 3 months now nd still i cant bend my leg completely. I can only bend upto 80 degrees may b. And on the top right corner of the patellar the wire pokes me.. I am scared that if i bend my leg the wire might pop out. Plz suggest..
Also the muscles have become v stiff.. I do my exercises daily but dont see much progress.. Plz help me
How r you what's the latest update
@@varunkashyap7106 I had it checked with the doc.. He says aftr 2 months he will operate nd have the wire removed..
@@akanshaanand8427 Two more months
@@varunkashyap7106 yes.. Earlier i was told it would take 3 nd a half yrs to remove it.. But now as its poking and coz of it i am unable to bend my leg completely he says 2 months.. Coz the bone has healed significantly
Akansha Anand update us pleasw Hope ur better
Hi there! 4 weeks ago I had my patella dislocated and now I'm trying to start my knee exercises but I can't fold my knees, they're so stiff and whenever I try, it hurts so real bad.
Update?
Hi. Please what did u do after dislocating your knee. I am i the same predicament.
And now??