Is a recumbent bike good for knee replacement?
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2019
- Riding a recumbent bike after a total knee replacement. What is the best kind of bike to ride after a total knee replacement? Recumbent bike vs Upright
In this video I discuss the benefits of riding a recumbent bike after a total knee replacement and I share some tips and tricks you can use to improve your ability to gain range of motion. At 00:27 I discuss details about the bike. At 01:00 I explain how you should be positioned on the bike. I discuss where the seat should be and what your ankle, knee, and hip motion should look like. At 01:55 I explain a couple tips you can use if you don't have enough knee flexion to make a full revolution.
At 02:44 I discuss rocking if you are unable to complete a full revolution.
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Here is a great related video on the difference between an upright bike and a recumbent bike.
Great video! Thanks so much for all you do for us TKR patients.
Debra Kapustin you all are such troopers! There isn’t enough free and accessible out there to help people make good choices and I hope I can share some different perspectives.
Ditto!!😍
I'm so glad that I've found you on RUclips. Thanks for helping TKR patients! You truly do encourage to move forward even when I feel like I can't.
This has to be the most helpful video I've ever seen on this topic. Having tkr in September.
You explain things so well ! Thank you
Your videos are amazing . You explain things in simple terms. This will be a great help to me. I had a tibia plateau break in left leg and have been having so much trouble with swelling in knee, calf and foot ! Thank you for the tips ! JW
I only started watching your channel last October, after my first knee replacement. I’m three days away from my second knee replacement. That’s two replacements in two months. Of all the channels on the subject, yours feels more personal. I had great success on my first TKR, and hope the second is at least as good. I’m a little worried that my first isn’t quite ready to carry the weight, but I want this behind me before spring.
Love your videos ! They have been a big help.
I love the recumbent bike. I used it at my gym as a warm up before surgery. Once I had the right knee replacement on 5/10/21 my OS had a RomTec bike sent to my home. I think it made all the difference in the world in my recovery. I am having my left knee replaced at 12 weeks from the right (8/9/21) and I'm delighted that I am getting the use of that machine again! I have an old ("vintage" LOL) Voit Stationary Bike that I rigged with 11/4" PVC pipe in the correct length to make up for the fact that the seat will no longer hold in the correct position. The RomTec bike is an easier machine to get in and out of than most home gym bikes because it is a separate unit that you put a kitchen chair behind making it easier to step away from a few days after surgery.
Have been watching your videos since my TKR. I have learned so much and am recuperating quicker . Wonderful teacher and clear information to all who are recuperating. Thank you .🤩
That is so sweet! Thanks so much. These comments really help keep me motivated to share more.
I appreciate your videos so very much.
Thank you very well explanation’s
Thank you, I'm just about to try my stationary bike, and you have given the confidence I need, 🚲
robbie green start with a high seat and just rock the pedals.
Let me know how it goes.
Ii had a RTKR on 9/2, and I'm so struggling to get to 90% flexionn, just to start. Your videos are ever so helpful! Thank you. I get so little time once a week with PT, 30-60 mins, that I pretty much have to work on everything at home, which is fine, and I do this twice daily. Love the wedge, as I have one. Love all of your instruction and support! Can't thank you enough for your videos!!!
This comment just made my day! Thanks so much.
Thank you Tony , I can’t begin to tell you how much watching your videos has helped me. I’m 13 weeks and my flexion is about 95 Mabel mere and not sure about my extension. . PT wants me to start using a JAS brace which I started a few days ago . I have a lot of pain on my calf and ankle when I do the extension it’s very frustrating when I don’t have a PT that I can get ahold of and at Doctor that doesn’t help very much. I never got physical therapy for two weeks after my total knee replacement and I think that’s what really set me back . PT at hospital were not very helpful walk me twice and forgot about me. I wish I could have had a PT like you here in Santa Fe NM. I don’t know what to I’m scared.
👍🏼Awesome… thank you so much this will really help me with my future scheduled Surg. 💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow! I wish you the best on the next one.
Thank you so very much
Thank u for showing how to use rolling pin. I had a recombent bike injury when I was put on recombent bike p.o.d. 14 total knee by P/T. All physical therapists should watch this video to know how to place a patient on a recombent bike correctly so there Is no injury.
I am so sorry to hear about your injury.
Thank you . Very useful
Thanks for watching.
Very nice video 👍
That is great information and I am looking forward to using it after I have my surgery.
Thanks Tony!
I hope you are doing well. I am trying to get back around to some of these comments.
@@totaltherapysolutions I had the surgery on the 8 and they took the pain pump out today. So far so good. Next project is getting the knee to bend again.
That's just great tks
Thank you, that makes so much sense! I was told the opposite to have it closer to make the knee bend the max. I see now why it hurt so much.👍
June Strayer there is a time to push it and move the seat closer but you also need to respect the recovery.
Thanks for commenting.
How is the knee progressing?
Total Therapy Solution - Physical Therapy The left one for some reason will just not loosen up, the right seems to be getting tighter which is of great concern too. I can see the swelling, mostly on the front of the knees, did a round of steroids about six weeks ago with not much success. I wake up in agony everyday and have to get moving them right away to get some relief. Debating if I need to wrap them at night, or how I can best deal with this. It’s frustrating after this length of time for sure. Just started slowly on elliptical to see if it will help. 🤷🏻♀️
June Strayer do you feel like you are losing rom? Or do you feel like it just isn’t improving?
Total Therapy Solution - Physical Therapy both! The left knee has incredible behind behind it when I bend. I am guessing it’s around 90, maybe. I noticed the hamstrings seem tight, I have been stretching it daily, but maybe I am doing harm at night sleeping with them bent? The right one is getting tighter on the front.
I have a torn meniscus. I tried the upright bike and had no pain after . Next time I tried the recumbent bike and I couldn't even walk for two days. I think it had more to do with the range of motion. I was to aggressive to soon. Going back to setting further back . Hope that works.
Thank you
Welcome!
2-3 months in both knees been doing about 15 mins a day (BUT) gets really sore next 2 or 3 days after am I doing to much to soon don't both me pedaling etc....PS watch a lot of your videos very good...ty
I don't see the link to the plastic stretching tool. What is it called? Thanks!
Thanks for such slow paced and detailed video. My Mol has knee arthritis with bone on bone. Doesn’t want TKR which was suggested. Can she use recumbent bike for relaxing & doing Excercise for her Knee ? Or should she use Upright bike ? Which one is a recommended Excercise for her condition ? Very confused. Thanks for answering.
Tony, I just had TKR in Jan, how long should I be on the bike, i have it adjusted to where i can just make a full rotation, so my question is how long should i pedal in the beginning???
Saw this video on Dick's Sporting - you used a great recumbent bike. With both knees replaced, I'm looking for a good one that is easy-on and easy-off but with these abilities. Can you recommend one that is a step through to get on/off, has a good high weight limit, strong and reliable. I now have a Schwinn Aidyn but almost impossible to get on and off without killing myself. Would greatly appreciate some recommendations. Thanks for the excellent video. :)
Hi Tony , I’ve already had a LTKR
I’m getting ready for the right knee I bought a NordicTrack Commercial VR25 Recumbent Bike ( on sale 1/2 off ) although I think I could use the bike for the ankle stretch but I also want to get the wedge I looked for your link but did not see it . My first TKR had a short recovery and I’m hoping the same for the right.
I have been doing extension/flexion for ankles-knee-leg workout do to sciatica. My muscles became very weak. Due to working out those areas, I noticed besides my muscles being very sore, but my ankles swell. What can one do for swollen ankles??? Thank you for your any advice you can give. Roller pin ☺️Wonderful, I didn't know that I could use a roller pin to message those soft tissues. Thank you again.
Had a 2 wk. set back after TKR due to dvt and bakers cyst,was limited to what I can do, currently at 10 wks with 115 rom. Surgeon want me to have a manipulation, I prefer not to . 75 yrs. Old. Thi k I can make 120 by myself, is that logical?
What about the Nu Step bikes that are step bikes?
What is the brand and model bike you are using?
If you've been to therapy and they overdo your exercising when your knee hurts for three days afterwards what do you do
What bike do you recommend for me petite fibromyalgia and my dad knee replacement hes 5"11 190 lbs and hopefully under 600 dollars. We don't care about all those bells and whistles but would like to put iPad on bike to watch
thank you!!
I had a total knee replacement one year ago and planning to have my second in September. I did extremely well with the recovery. Now it seems like there is tightness and discomfort in front of knee. I walk and ride a bike but stopped all my stretching exercises. Let me know if you have some suggestions.
Thank you.
Pat Dracy
I find that the massage with a rolling pin before stretching the knee into flexion helps some of that front of knee tightness.
Thank you for your knee replacement videos, so very helpful. My TKR is in February 2023. I have a recumbent I can't use right now as flexion is very poor. I did purchase a little under the desk peddler. I can't bring it too close to me but I am able to peddle it. I'm hoping slight bend and movement is better than nothing plus keeping the fluids moving. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Rachelle K, how are you doing? Are you able to use the recumbent bike very well? I'm having mine next month on the 24th 😬 and I'm nervous. I had a spinal fusion surgery last June and a rotator cuff repair surgery in Jan this year and have done well but this surgery is freaking me out as I know how it is done 😮. Any tips or tricks you'd like to share? Did these videos help? Thanks
@@toryberch hello, I started using my recumbent gently about 2-3 weeks after. Still use daily if even a few minutes to get the fluids moving and help with the joint stiffness. It's more manageable to warm up with seat back further and move forward a notch or two as I warm up. I find/found his videos very helpful and reassuring. Best of luck to you on your surgery!
I watched both videos for upright and recumbent bikes but was wondering if a semi-recumbent bike would be best to build muscle in my knees that become painful on occasion, and I can't find or figure out the answer to this. I would greatly appreciate any information you can give me.
I do like a semi-recumbent hybrid. We have one in the clinic but I haven't seen it for sale.
@@totaltherapysolutions I decided on the simi-recumbent. Getting it from Amazon based on all the good reviews many from professionals like yourself. Thanks for taking the time to answer me.
I am 59 years old female undergone total knee replacement 1 year back I would like to know which cycle the better for the exercise
For both knees
Where is the stretching block that you promised to give us a link to?
Here you go: amzn.to/3lYWrsq
@@totaltherapysolutions This link led to an auto part. Is this correct?
@@BabyandLittleGuy I just watched his video showing that block and it's the same as the one he put the link in for.
If the bike good for someone with knee arthritis who hasn't had a replacement yet
Yes, definitely. When we look at the clinical research, low intensity, non-weight bearing, 20-30 minutes of continuous motion is ideal for osteoarthritic knees. Anything that gets the joint moving without increasing pain.
Yes, my ortho surgeon has me on the same program. Surgery for bone on bone is in 3.5 months.@@totaltherapysolutions