I am not one of the "I followed your video once and my knees were fixed" crowd but one of the "after 4 weeks sticking at it I am now no longer in pain" crowd. I stopped running 5 years ago after my knees suddenly got very painful and have felt limited in my exercises ever since. Going downhill, down the stairs, jumping, pivoting had become difficult but it would appear that the workout has paid off... I have never felt so strong in my legs. Thank you so so much for sharing your content on a free platform!!
I watched these 5 months ago and started doing them as I sustained a medial colateral ligament tear and wanted to regain strength and mobility. I'm 66 years old and I'm glad to say that I'm almost recovered and can even run again. I do these simple exercises every day along with some others and can't thank you enough. So big thanks once again for sharing!
Thanks so much! I'm 23 years old and have "hook" or "J" knees, causing my knees to dislocate. This video was a lifesaver! I can't believe I've been doing squats with weights for so long and with ZERO no knee strength- yet this simple looking video activated muscles my knees I have never felt before! You've won a subscriber! Thanks Jessica! P.S. It's strange how MENTAL working out is. I think what REALLY benefited me as well was describing the anatomy and what exercises activate which muscles so my brain actually connects to the muscle. This is awesome!
I recently started to jog and then I Noticed next day i started to have severe knee pains. I hope with your exercises I will heal my knee pain and be able to jog
Nice Video! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Dinanlinson Rocky Position Approach (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing exclusive product for learning how to fix chronic knee pain without the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my best friend Jordan at very last got astronomical results with it.
These exercises are preventative for me. I feel most young men desperately need this to extend their lifetime mobility as we so often have such limited range and severe issues later in life. These exercises feel so right. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️
I'm 36 years old and already suffering from osteoarthritis. I'm constantly in pain. The exercises you did were amazing. I didn't overwork myself, and was able to perform them fairly well even though I had to pause a few times because my muscles are so weak. I plan on working through this video everyday. Great job, and thank you!!!!
Nice Video clip! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Dinanlinson Rocky Position Approach (should be on google have a look)? It is a great one off product for learning how to fix chronic knee pain without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my GF at last got cool success with it.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about natural treatment for knee pain leg pain try patella pain pundit (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got amazing results with it.
I’m very grateful for videos like this where someone is just calmly instructing me. When I try to do exercises by myself I always lose track and get bored. I am in desperate need of doing physiotherapy exercises and just you being there to tell me “now do x!” Helps me actually do it. I hope I will recover from my fat pad impingement (I’ve been struggling with it for over two years without knowing what it was and just reinjuring my knees whenever I tried strength training by myself). I’ll come back in two months with an update for anyone else with this kind of injury❤
Im 72 and only did these exercises less than 2 times. I had knee lateral knee discomfort and weakness. I actually feel a major difference already. Thank you so much.
I would love it if you would do a full workout where you work both sides and for the full amount of time that you want us to work them. That would be great!
Am so grateful to you Jessica! I have knee and ankle pain brought on by fallen arches and you are so very right that a number of people with knee pain have some weakness in the pelvis and hips. I routinely have pain in my L5-sacroileac region. I started feeling slightly better after 10 repeats of the very first exercise involving leg extension. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks so much. :-)
I came here from your meniscus tear video. I’m 68 years old and active. And mountain bike and hike… Or at least I did until a complex baker cyst had me in for an MRI, which showed meniscus tears and stage 2 to 4 osteoarthritis in my left knee. I worked with a PT for two months and rehabbed the left knee. Feels great! Two weeks later my right knee blew up. It’s been two months and no real progress so I’m going for an MRI. My left leg is 2 inches shorter from a traumatic injury… Motorcycle accident at age 19. I wear a 1 1/4 inch lift because that’s all I can tolerate. In another PT video, he highly discourages any contraction of the quads with anyone who has OA. He says most people are quad, dominant, and I would say I fall into that category. He focuses on strengthening the glutes only. Once you’ve come to a certain level, he then recommends quads. I’m guessing I have same similar issues in my right knee. I’d like to hear your opinion with regard to strengthening quads with advanced OA. I’d like to get back to biking and hiking. Not sure how that’s going to go. Thank you!
As far as I can see this is the best knee-exercise video. These exercises are very good especially when squats are to hurtful for the knee. These exercises feel like instant knee- fortifiers. I hope to be able to run soon again. Thanks Jessica
I'm a soccer player recovering from a knee injury and I have to say that these exercises are actually challenging and refreshing! Thank you for the video, it's very helpful. You earned yourself a subscription!
Hi Jessica, many thanks for your videos. You are such a professional ! Im 69 and still running sub 4 hr marathons. I ran Boston in 2018. Every now and again I have lower back pain or hip pain or glutes and lately knee pain. I refuse to believe its age ! Whenever I have these pains I check your videos and they put me right. I've had this knee pain for a few weeks and Im running a 40 Klm trail run with my club buddies tomorrow. I have been doing your exercises last couple of days and I do believe my knee is OK ! I feel this latest exercise really hits the spot for me . Once again, many thanks . I have recommended your videos to many of my running friends. Cheers, Fred, Sydney Australia
I am older than dirt. (79) I was thinking knee replacement . I saw your previous video, three exercises. I did the exercises on the third one I felt something in my right knee. When I got on my feet I could feel the difference. I've been doing them every day. My knee still hurts but not as bad. This video goes further I will add these to my routine. I want to thank you so much for doing this. I don't believe I will need surgery. God bless. Phil Palm Bay FL
I am here due to knee pain that won't go away 8 weeks later. I hope this helps because I miss my lunges and squats sooo much!! Excellent video enjoyed it!!
HiJessica! Thank you so much! I have started to have knee pain after doing squats and lunges and now I understand it must have been because of not having a stable base. I have a feeling that these exercises will help me a lot! Thanks again!
I used to watch your video before baby when I was healthy and lean. After baby it’s been 3 months i still have joint pain. I cant even go to regular pilates class and get really depressed. Your video helps me even more thesedays thank you!!🙏🏻👍🏻❤🙆♀️
Thank you so much for sharing you'r knowledge, so intelligent to explain things. Having knee pain is no laughing matter, i feel like i got my life back, i'm able to run and go down the stairs without pain like i used to when i was younger, thanks to people like you who share their knowledge to help many like me. Thank you once again, you'r a beautiful person. Have an awesome life☺ thank's!
I wanted to cry it burned so bad. I am trying to keep away from knee pain. I was in therapy for 3 months and all the exercises you did the therapist did as well. He said I would most likely have to continue for rest of life. I had therapy again 3 years later and that one said the same. I must say it works when consistent.
Thank you so much for this video, Jessica! I did the exercises earlier today, and I haven't felt this comfortable with my knee for a long time! I know I will sleep well tonight because I'm lying in my bed and I don't feel the usual discomfort and tightness on my knee. I was taught all of these by my pt about two years ago after my knee surgery. I should have not stop doing them. This video helped me to refresh my memory of exercise steps. Gonna keep doing this tomorrow!
Hi Jessica, I am 48 years old and have been having knee pain for about 4 months. Seen a physio therapist and the pain does not seem to go away after 1.5 months treatment. I cannot squat as I fee pain and tightness. Have been icing😔. Will definitely try your knee exercises and see how it goes. Thank you🙏🏻
Jessica you are a life saviour I too had endometriosis after seeing u I had a hope and confidence to heal And I am today totally healthy Thanks a ton May god bless you
Hello Jessica, a couple of months ago I missed a step coming down the stairs and i put too much weight on my left leg. I am feeling the pain in the muscles and tendons around my outer left knee. I did not pay much attention to it right away as I was travelling. The long plane rides were no fun :( Muscle relaxants, and Tylenol help but it is not getting better. I am in a foreign country for 6 months . I have good days and bad days of pain. Normally I am an active person who does regular Iyengar yoga and loves walking - however, this knee pain is restricting my lifestyle. I am glad I stumbled upon your video and will do your recommended exercises. Thank you for a very informative video.
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to find a physical therapist that also does pilates! This is exactly what I need for my knee pain (femoral patella syndrome). The exercises my PT provided didn't seem to do anything for my quads, but they are not as challenging as your exercises.
A great set of exercises. So well explained and demonstrated. I will do these instead of squats and lunges for me knee recovery and keep doing them! Thankyou for sharing!
Just completed the stretches and my right knee feels so much better. If course both sides to prevent injury in the left knee. I'm a runner and I may have over worked myself.
Your scoliosis video has been God send to me for years. I still go back to it. I've recently gotten a knee injury and this is going to be another regular for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Today is my second day of doing the exercises with you, and already my knee feels so much better. I’m following your channel now. Like you I also do yoga, Vinyasa yoga in particular. I’m new to Pilates, but I think there are a lot of Pilates movement in yoga already. I have a torn medial meniscus disc in my right knee. This is also the reason why I’m following your channel. I also like your advice that I should try to exercise my knee for at least six months before considering surgery. Well it’s already day to into exercising with you and I’m feeling better already. Thank you! And also, thank you for your advice about squats and lunges. Yes, I think it’s perhaps common for people like myself to get into the weight training instead of focusing on the smaller training. Have a awesome day
@fukuokabarstarzz 12:38 I also have torn medial meniscus disc just like you. Have been suffer for 2 years. Can’t get out of it. Would you please honestly let me know that “Are you currently got out of your pain?” And how did you found successful. If I keep trying along this VDO “Do you think how long will it help me get back to walk strong like others?” Please give me advice, I really feel my life so drop down due to lack of strong leg. Thanks a bunch.🙏
@@nalikasaai5108 Hi Nalika, yes, I’m out of pain, but I did have a small meniscus surgery. Before my surgery, I had a new MRI taken on my right knee. When my surgeon examined it, he said that the condition of my right knee was worse than earlier, so that and other reasons is why I had the surgery. Today I better and I know that exercises that strengthen muscles around the knee are what’s important. Let me know if I can be of any more help to you my friend
@@nalikasaai5108 No worries. When the disc is torn, it needs to be mended surgically. Have you ever taken an MRI of the knee? Do you have a good orthopedic doctor?
@@kodomotim 😥Sadly, I have no idea how much MRI and Surgery will cost me? Since I don’t have health insurance and not qualified to get State Medicaid (Maryland)(Not disability). Reduce work hours due to limited capability to work. Thanks to get me an idea.🙏
I’m 24 years old and don’t have knee pain but when I do squats or jumps I start to feel a bit of discomfort in my knees and hips. So I thought I would do some exercises to strengthen them! Thanks again Jessica!!
Loved that! You have a great way of explaining and such a pleasant voice :) Also I felt the excercises where just what I was looking for. Will be back for sure!
Great video. Love the fact that you give time for people to work through the exercises alongside you. Really nicely done. Trying to use these to heal my flat feet and bad knees. Thank you. Will definitely follow you going forward.
Thank you so much!!! i found you in youtube and i start following your daily exercise and do what you do for knee pain and its working for me and feel good and no pain thank you so much and i love you from Nepal🇳🇵🙏🙏
I just want to thank you Jessica for this video. I'm a fitness instructor and recently have noticed I've been getting sore knees, clearly must be from some type of imbalance in what I'm teaching or over-using. I've started doing these exercises daily and already am feeling the difference in my knees. THANK YOU :-)
Glad I found these exercises! Especially for my knee issues and really who had time to see a p.t? I live a few miles away from my parents and find staying home or traveling that I can do these anywhere!
Jessica, thank you so very much! I started to stop this exercise after 1st min because it seemed so simple that I doubted it would help. . . Boy was I wrong. It really did stop my kneecap from aching! Yesterday was 1st time trying it. I have metal plate around kneecap, so it gives me the blues occasionally. Hmmm, who am I kidding? Daily, but I actually had to take an Alleve 2 days ago. Again, I thank you!
Thank you soooo much. I hyperextended my left knee on Tuesday and found this video and have been doing it daily. I'm feeling improvement! I'm still taking it easy, but I'm hoping this will strengthen my knee muscles. Barbara
If not for your videos - specifically this one - I would not be able to continue martial arts training. I am a student of kickboxing and BJJ, both of which require healthy knees. I had no idea if this would help, but within just a few days, the pain almost completely went away. The more consistently I do these, the better my knees get. Thank you so, so much.
Thank you so much for this!!! I’m really enjoying your videos and have run into some pretty significant pain in my right knee. So glad to have this resource to treat my sweet knee!
Jessica, thank you so much for these wonderful videos! These exercises in particular have really benefited me as a semi-professional distance runner and I always incorporate these exercises into my post-run routine! I highly recommend these exercises to all runners :)
Just wanted to say that this is about the best video I have found for knee pain! Very all-encompassing set of exercises. I am certain that this will help me! Thank you!
I love you for that..just got my knee injured by heavy deatlilfting and squad. And then I start more of it in order fix it but shit got bad. Recently by doing you both videos its 97% gone.. Love you
Thank you so much Jessica for the lovely video❤️ Just wanted to ask do "Pilates" help with body toning, gaining some lean muscle mass and overall strengthening? I am used to doing HIIT and more strenuous workouts but have had knee injuries ( Acl tear and locked knee condition) which start coming in the way of these workouts. Just wanted make a shift to a form of workout that is more sustainable and less injury prone. Look forward to your reply 😊
This is the excellent,a great information and helpful thanks a lot Almighty God be with you always and long live, to day I learned from your respected video a lot,I already started.
Thank you Jessica I will keep on doing these exercises I hope with the repetition on a daily basis will help to reduce my knee pain (I have pain in both knees the patilla).
I feel like this video is something of a medical miracle. After just a few days doing this once per day, I felt like I had brand new knees. I passed this on and now it has helped others as well.
Jessica, this is the BEST knee pain relieving exercise!!! I try these movements to have healthy knees either when they are fine or hurting due to overtraining. As always, thank you so much.
I have an overuse injury and lots of motion in my hip hurts. Pilates is a great way for me to stay fit and let that hip heal a little with reduced friction. Also I think part of my injury was due to weak hips and mobility. I like how this routine both strengthens and does some dynamic stretching. Best of both worlds!
These exercises are great! Normally after skiing and running a lot my knees ache for at least a day afterwards, but doing these exercises a few times a week have really been helping that ache. Thanks!
Hey! So many of these are the same things I did for my PT when my knees would go out of joint when I was a little kid. Now that I’m 38 my knees hurt 🤦🏻♀️, and here I am doing these exercises again! It’s great exercise for everyone, and certainly beneficial for my knee so I’m excited to have found this quick work out. Thank you.
Thank you very much for these exercises they have relieved my runners knee pain. I have flat feet and poorly supported shoes. So I have to do these exercises for the rest of my life. I'm doing my best to stay consistent. If I don't do the exercises for a week I feel the pain in my right knee. Just so you know I stop jogging up hill or jog anymore I'm doing pilates now.
+Annastecia Salmon I'm so glad the video is helping! I'm not sure how long you've had the pain, but often times with knees I tell people to do the exercises for a year. It sounds like a lot, but knees can just take a while to work themselves out :). You might be surprised to look back one day and say "Wow, my knee doesn't hurt anymore!" At that point you can drop down to doing the exercises once a week to maintain. I hope that helps!
+Annastecia Salmon I've been having knee trouble for on and off for 3 years. To bee honest with you I do the exercises 3 times a week and I get relief. However I'm pushing for everyday. I live in a busy environment that may cause me to forget to do my exercises.
I just discovered this video 2 weeks ago while searching for good exercises for my right knee pain that has been bothering me for several months & the pain was hurting worse & cause me to limp when I walk. When she pointed to her inner knee (her other knee pain video) locating the pain area. I knew she hit my nail on the head, so I immediately started the knee exercises 1 & 2 sections. I was absolutely amazed when I felt results in just two days!!!! And I love how Jessica explains everything to you by words and physical demonstration. I am placing several of these videos for knee pain in my exercise playlist so I can easily find them to do daily. Thank you so much, Jessica!
Thank you sooo much! I was in PT so many times with knee injuries and yet still wasn't incorporating these moves into my routine. I recently over did it with some squats/lunges and could barely move my knees for days (chondromalcia). These exercises have helped so much - after only a week, I'm 90% better. Hoping to build up more strength to get back to those squats/lunges ;) Sara
Thank you so much! I was so troubled by the dilemma of keeping active and sport injuries. Thanks to your instructions, now I can finally train the leg muscles and hip muscles without hurting knees.
Thank you, this felt good. I've suffered with knee pain for 3 years due to an accident. found out I have shattered cartilage. These exercises are similar to the best PT ones I was given, but I stopped doing them because I was in a lot of pain. Going to do these ones for the next few weeks (plus back to monthly acupuncture) and come back to comment on how things are going.
Dear Jessica, thank you for all you do. Your videos are very knowledgeable. Thank you 🙏 Do you have any advices for the x-shaped legs for adults? Thank you in advance ❤️❤️❤️
Coming from a tibial plateau fracture with depression (plate, 7 screws etc.). Fully recovered but I worked like a dog for that. Running, climbing, weight lifting but doing also a lot of your knee strengthening and mobility exercises. I can tell it helps a lot. The nice legs too😀 If I may suggest, pls do a workout for the TPF guys out there, especially for those in the non weight bearing stage. Nothing sucks more like a TPF, most of them never recover and get their mobility back
I'm off work and stuck here at home with knee pain from mountain biking. Thanks so much for providing this video. I'm really wanting to balance the strength of the leg muscles and work on core strength also. You do an excellent job of explaining all of it in these videos.
Tha k you for this video! I had knee lain from mh work out. Tryingto find the best wayto warm up and address the pain, and your exercises work. Thankyou again.👏
I think this is a good video, thank you. I don't think I'm ready for squatting; may have been causing me to feel weaker in my knees, actually. I will use this video to strengthen.
I had a knee replacement over 6 mos ago and my knee started hurting again and it feels like I'm back to square one. So I'm starting slowly again. Thanks for these tips. I'm also taking pilates at a studio (with reformer and cadillac) and going very slowly again
Hi Jessica.. I love your exercise.. They are really helping me.. I'm using the pillow but sometimes I cannot keep it during the exercise and it just falls on the ground... Also at the end of the exercise you said to take a foam roll.. I have a medium at home... Can you point a video of how to use a foam roll for you knees... Thank you so much Have a lovely day!
This is perfect for use with some of my members in Spin Cycle Studio. So many cyclists have or get knee pain, many don't take the time out to do routines such as this, Cheers Jessica :)
Thank you for these amazing exercises.only ones that has helped me to relieve pain on my knees that is noticeable.its only my second day working out .thank you very much
Wow! These excersises are so fabulous!!! I love skating, but my knees always hurt very badly when I went but after doing these eccersises for about a week, my knees didn't bother me one bit!😄 Now I can enjoy my favorite sport! Thanks so much!
Hi Jessica! After 2 years of L. knee pain with explosive activity I am so sad to lose out on cardio activities. During quarantine, I am doing at home workouts and having to modify almost all of the cardio moves to prevent buckling and pain in my L knee. I am going to start your moves here (I am including a thin loop theraband - hope that is ok!) and on and off icing - as well as my normal pilates routine and lots of walking. Hoping to see some improvement. Thanks for all of your helpful content!
Thank you so much for these exercises! I overstretched my knees doing yoga and started having pain in both knees (one more than the other). I even had to go up and down stairs one at a time to keep the worse one straight. After just a few days I feel much better and can see a day when I take the stairs normally in the future. BTW, I'm back in yoga class and focusing on the 'strengthening' rather than the 'flexibility'.
0:35 Quadset x 10 (10 seconds extended) 2:10 Straight leg raise with locked knee x 10 3:15 Pillow Squeeze Bridge x 5 4:57 Pillow Squeeze Bridge Leg Straighteners (5 on each side) 5:45 Table Top Lift 6:55 Clamshells on right side x 10 7:35 Leg Swing on right side x 6 8:10 Leg Circle on right x 6 8:32 Leg Circle on right (different direction) x 6 8:52 Pulse on left x 10 9:00 Ankle Grip 9:15 Clamshell on Left Side x 10 9:52 Leg Swing on Left Side 10:25 Leg Circles on Left Side 10:48 Circles Switch Direction 11:06 Pulse on right x 10 11:20 Ankle Grip 11:25 Figure Four Stretch 11:55 Figure Four Stretch (other side) 12:11 Hug both knees in 12:17 Roll to Side and Push Self Up
I am not one of the "I followed your video once and my knees were fixed" crowd but one of the "after 4 weeks sticking at it I am now no longer in pain" crowd. I stopped running 5 years ago after my knees suddenly got very painful and have felt limited in my exercises ever since. Going downhill, down the stairs, jumping, pivoting had become difficult but it would appear that the workout has paid off... I have never felt so strong in my legs. Thank you so so much for sharing your content on a free platform!!
Felt a a difference after a few days, but I hope to feel better in 4 weeks. How have you been doing?
Do you still do these excersise s?
I watched these 5 months ago and started doing them as I sustained a medial colateral ligament tear and wanted to regain strength and mobility. I'm 66 years old and I'm glad to say that I'm almost recovered and can even run again. I do these simple exercises every day along with some others and can't thank you enough. So big thanks once again for sharing!
Thanks so much! I'm 23 years old and have "hook" or "J" knees, causing my knees to dislocate. This video was a lifesaver! I can't believe I've been doing squats with weights for so long and with ZERO no knee strength- yet this simple looking video activated muscles my knees I have never felt before! You've won a subscriber! Thanks Jessica!
P.S. It's strange how MENTAL working out is. I think what REALLY benefited me as well was describing the anatomy and what exercises activate which muscles so my brain actually connects to the muscle. This is awesome!
Hello Jessica! I'm 54 years old. And I been doing it for 3 weeks now.. I'm starting to see a difference. I'm able to jog now Thank you so much.
Wonderful news!
I recently started to jog and then I
Noticed next day i started to have severe knee pains. I hope with your exercises I will heal my knee pain and be able to jog
Nice Video! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Dinanlinson Rocky Position Approach (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing exclusive product for learning how to fix chronic knee pain without the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my best friend Jordan at very last got astronomical results with it.
These exercises are preventative for me. I feel most young men desperately need this to extend their lifetime mobility as we so often have such limited range and severe issues later in life. These exercises feel so right. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️
I'm 36 years old and already suffering from osteoarthritis. I'm constantly in pain. The exercises you did were amazing. I didn't overwork myself, and was able to perform them fairly well even though I had to pause a few times because my muscles are so weak. I plan on working through this video everyday. Great job, and thank you!!!!
I'm glad it helped!
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Nice Video clip! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Dinanlinson Rocky Position Approach (should be on google have a look)? It is a great one off product for learning how to fix chronic knee pain without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my GF at last got cool success with it.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about natural treatment for knee pain leg pain try patella pain pundit (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got amazing results with it.
I’m very grateful for videos like this where someone is just calmly instructing me. When I try to do exercises by myself I always lose track and get bored. I am in desperate need of doing physiotherapy exercises and just you being there to tell me “now do x!” Helps me actually do it. I hope I will recover from my fat pad impingement (I’ve been struggling with it for over two years without knowing what it was and just reinjuring my knees whenever I tried strength training by myself). I’ll come back in two months with an update for anyone else with this kind of injury❤
I am looking forward for your progress update. Please keep a good work. 🙏
I can’t wait for your feedback
Im 72 and only did these exercises less than 2 times. I had knee lateral knee discomfort and weakness. I actually feel a major difference already. Thank you so much.
I would love it if you would do a full workout where you work both sides and for the full amount of time that you want us to work them. That would be great!
Am so grateful to you Jessica! I have knee and ankle pain brought on by fallen arches and you are so very right that a number of people with knee pain have some weakness in the pelvis and hips. I routinely have pain in my L5-sacroileac region. I started feeling slightly better after 10 repeats of the very first exercise involving leg extension. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks so much. :-)
I came here from your meniscus tear video. I’m 68 years old and active. And mountain bike and hike… Or at least I did until a complex baker cyst had me in for an MRI, which showed meniscus tears and stage 2 to 4 osteoarthritis in my left knee. I worked with a PT for two months and rehabbed the left knee. Feels great! Two weeks later my right knee blew up. It’s been two months and no real progress so I’m going for an MRI. My left leg is 2 inches shorter from a traumatic injury… Motorcycle accident at age 19. I wear a 1 1/4 inch lift because that’s all I can tolerate. In another PT video, he highly discourages any contraction of the quads with anyone who has OA. He says most people are quad, dominant, and I would say I fall into that category. He focuses on strengthening the glutes only. Once you’ve come to a certain level, he then recommends quads. I’m guessing I have same similar issues in my right knee. I’d like to hear your opinion with regard to strengthening quads with advanced OA. I’d like to get back to biking and hiking. Not sure how that’s going to go. Thank you!
As far as I can see this is the best knee-exercise video. These exercises are very good especially when squats are to hurtful for the knee. These exercises feel like instant knee- fortifiers. I hope to be able to run soon again. Thanks Jessica
I'm a soccer player recovering from a knee injury and I have to say that these exercises are actually challenging and refreshing! Thank you for the video, it's very helpful. You earned yourself a subscription!
Me and this video are going to stick to each other forever!
Thank you so much for sharing and improving lives of thousands of people!
Hi Jessica, many thanks for your videos. You are such a professional ! Im 69 and still running sub 4 hr marathons. I ran Boston in 2018. Every now and again I have lower back pain or hip pain or glutes and lately knee pain. I refuse to believe its age ! Whenever I have these pains I check your videos and they put me right. I've had this knee pain for a few weeks and Im running a 40 Klm trail run with my club buddies tomorrow. I have been doing your exercises last couple of days and I do believe my knee is OK ! I feel this latest exercise really hits the spot for me .
Once again, many thanks . I have recommended your videos to many of my running friends.
Cheers, Fred, Sydney Australia
That's wonderful!
I am older than dirt. (79) I was thinking knee replacement . I saw your previous video, three exercises. I did the exercises on the third one I felt something in my right knee. When I got on my feet I could feel the difference. I've been doing them every day. My knee still hurts but not as bad. This video goes further I will add these to my routine.
I want to thank you so much for doing this. I don't believe I will need surgery. God bless. Phil Palm Bay FL
I think you just cured my knee pain. Your Video was amazing. Thank you so Much!
I am here due to knee pain that won't go away 8 weeks later. I hope this helps because I miss my lunges and squats sooo much!!
Excellent video enjoyed it!!
HiJessica! Thank you so much! I have started to have knee pain after doing squats and lunges and now I understand it must have been because of not having a stable base. I have a feeling that these exercises will help me a lot! Thanks again!
I used to watch your video before baby when I was healthy and lean. After baby it’s been 3 months i still have joint pain. I cant even go to regular pilates class and get really depressed. Your video helps me even more thesedays thank you!!🙏🏻👍🏻❤🙆♀️
Thank you so much for sharing you'r knowledge, so intelligent to explain things. Having knee pain is no laughing matter, i feel like i got my life back, i'm able to run and go down the stairs without pain like i used to when i was younger, thanks to people like you who share their knowledge to help many like me. Thank you once again, you'r a beautiful person. Have an awesome life☺ thank's!
So happy to have discovered your videos! You are a brilliant teacher Jessica. Wonderful personality and top notch information and instruction!
Thank you so much!
Hi Jessica. I thank you for this simple but highly effective routine. These stretches are improving mobility for sure and the pain is fading 😊
I wanted to cry it burned so bad. I am trying to keep away from knee pain. I was in therapy for 3 months and all the exercises you did the therapist did as well. He said I would most likely have to continue for rest of life. I had therapy again 3 years later and that one said the same. I must say it works when consistent.
Thank you so much for this video, Jessica! I did the exercises earlier today, and I haven't felt this comfortable with my knee for a long time! I know I will sleep well tonight because I'm lying in my bed and I don't feel the usual discomfort and tightness on my knee.
I was taught all of these by my pt about two years ago after my knee surgery. I should have not stop doing them. This video helped me to refresh my memory of exercise steps. Gonna keep doing this tomorrow!
I'm glad you are feeling better!
Hi Jessica, I am 48 years old and have been having knee pain for about 4 months. Seen a physio therapist and the pain does not seem to go away after 1.5 months treatment. I cannot squat as I fee pain and tightness. Have been icing😔. Will definitely try your knee exercises and see how it goes. Thank you🙏🏻
Jessica you are a life saviour
I too had endometriosis after seeing u I had a hope and confidence to heal
And I am today totally healthy
Thanks a ton
May god bless you
Hello Jessica, a couple of months ago I missed a step coming down the stairs and i put too much weight on my left leg. I am feeling the pain in the muscles and tendons around my outer left knee. I did not pay much attention to it right away as I was travelling. The long plane rides were no fun :( Muscle relaxants, and Tylenol help but it is not getting better. I am in a foreign country for 6 months . I have good days and bad days of pain. Normally I am an active person who does regular Iyengar yoga and loves walking - however, this knee pain is restricting my lifestyle. I am glad I stumbled upon your video and will do your recommended exercises. Thank you for a very informative video.
I have just finished doing this routine today for the first time. Loved it. I'll do it 5 times per week. Regards! Carola
Great!
These exercises are SO good. I'll tell my sister to try them out.
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to find a physical therapist that also does pilates! This is exactly what I need for my knee pain (femoral patella syndrome). The exercises my PT provided didn't seem to do anything for my quads, but they are not as challenging as your exercises.
A great set of exercises. So well explained and demonstrated. I will do these instead of squats and lunges for me knee recovery and keep doing them! Thankyou for sharing!
I do this little workout everyday after my regular workout and it has helped sooooooo much with knee pain! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 🤗
Just completed the stretches and my right knee feels so much better. If course both sides to prevent injury in the left knee. I'm a runner and I may have over worked myself.
Your scoliosis video has been God send to me for years. I still go back to it. I've recently gotten a knee injury and this is going to be another regular for me. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Today is my second day of doing the exercises with you, and already my knee feels so much better. I’m following your channel now. Like you I also do yoga, Vinyasa yoga in particular. I’m new to Pilates, but I think there are a lot of Pilates movement in yoga already. I have a torn medial meniscus disc in my right knee. This is also the reason why I’m following your channel. I also like your advice that I should try to exercise my knee for at least six months before considering surgery. Well it’s already day to into exercising with you and I’m feeling better already. Thank you! And also, thank you for your advice about squats and lunges. Yes, I think it’s perhaps common for people like myself to get into the weight training instead of focusing on the smaller training. Have a awesome day
@fukuokabarstarzz 12:38 I also have torn medial meniscus disc just like you. Have been suffer for 2 years. Can’t get out of it. Would you please honestly let me know that “Are you currently got out of your pain?” And how did you found successful. If I keep trying along this VDO “Do you think how long will it help me get back to walk strong like others?” Please give me advice, I really feel my life so drop down due to lack of strong leg. Thanks a bunch.🙏
@@nalikasaai5108 Hi Nalika, yes, I’m out of pain, but I did have a small meniscus surgery. Before my surgery, I had a new MRI taken on my right knee. When my surgeon examined it, he said that the condition of my right knee was worse than earlier, so that and other reasons is why I had the surgery. Today I better and I know that exercises that strengthen muscles around the knee are what’s important. Let me know if I can be of any more help to you my friend
@Tim’s Kids 3:56 I really appreciate your kindly reply. Thank you.
@@nalikasaai5108 No worries. When the disc is torn, it needs to be mended surgically. Have you ever taken an MRI of the knee? Do you have a good orthopedic doctor?
@@kodomotim 😥Sadly, I have no idea how much MRI and Surgery will cost me? Since I don’t have health insurance and not qualified to get State Medicaid (Maryland)(Not disability). Reduce work hours due to limited capability to work. Thanks to get me an idea.🙏
I have suffered with knee pain for years. It now stops me from doing so many workouts I enjoy! Can’t wait to try this 😊
You got this!
I’m 24 years old and don’t have knee pain but when I do squats or jumps I start to feel a bit of discomfort in my knees and hips. So I thought I would do some exercises to strengthen them! Thanks again Jessica!!
Loved that! You have a great way of explaining and such a pleasant voice :) Also I felt the excercises where just what I was looking for. Will be back for sure!
I was learning to live with the pain until the last couple of weeks since I've watched this video, may great karma come your way. You are my hero!
Great video. Love the fact that you give time for people to work through the exercises alongside you. Really nicely done. Trying to use these to heal my flat feet and bad knees. Thank you. Will definitely follow you going forward.
I'm glad you liked the video!
Thank you so much!!! i found you in youtube and i start following your daily exercise and do what you do for knee pain and its working for me and feel good and no pain thank you so much and i love you from Nepal🇳🇵🙏🙏
I just want to thank you Jessica for this video. I'm a fitness instructor and recently have noticed I've been getting sore knees, clearly must be from some type of imbalance in what I'm teaching or over-using. I've started doing these exercises daily and already am feeling the difference in my knees. THANK YOU :-)
Great news!!
Glad I found these exercises! Especially for my knee issues and really who had time to see a p.t? I live a few miles away from my parents and find staying home or traveling that I can do these anywhere!
Doing those leg circles like that whilst talking is so impressive, those things absolutely slay me!
You are a beautiful mentor. :) Your exercises really heal the pain.
these sorts of exercises completely eradicated my knee pain when running and other exercises. Ze best indeed!
Jessica, thank you so very much! I started to stop this exercise after 1st min because it seemed so simple that I doubted it would help. . . Boy was I wrong. It really did stop my kneecap from aching! Yesterday was 1st time trying it. I have metal plate around kneecap, so it gives me the blues occasionally. Hmmm, who am I kidding? Daily, but I actually had to take an Alleve 2 days ago. Again, I thank you!
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Thank you soooo much. I hyperextended my left knee on Tuesday and found this video and have been doing it daily. I'm feeling improvement! I'm still taking it easy, but I'm hoping this will strengthen my knee muscles. Barbara
If not for your videos - specifically this one - I would not be able to continue martial arts training. I am a student of kickboxing and BJJ, both of which require healthy knees. I had no idea if this would help, but within just a few days, the pain almost completely went away. The more consistently I do these, the better my knees get. Thank you so, so much.
Thank you so much for this!!! I’m really enjoying your videos and have run into some pretty significant pain in my right knee. So glad to have this resource to treat my sweet knee!
Jessica, thank you so much for these wonderful videos! These exercises in particular have really benefited me as a semi-professional distance runner and I always incorporate these exercises into my post-run routine! I highly recommend these exercises to all runners :)
I'm glad they have helped!
Just wanted to say that this is about the best video I have found for knee pain! Very all-encompassing set of exercises. I am certain that this will help me! Thank you!
I love you for that..just got my knee injured by heavy deatlilfting and squad. And then I start more of it in order fix it but shit got bad. Recently by doing you both videos its 97% gone.. Love you
Thank you so much Jessica for the lovely video❤️ Just wanted to ask do "Pilates" help with body toning, gaining some lean muscle mass and overall strengthening? I am used to doing HIIT and more strenuous workouts but have had knee injuries ( Acl tear and locked knee condition) which start coming in the way of these workouts. Just wanted make a shift to a form of workout that is more sustainable and less injury prone. Look forward to your reply 😊
This is the excellent,a great information and helpful thanks a lot Almighty God be with you always and long live, to day I learned from your respected video a lot,I already started.
Thank you
Great teaching.
I appreciate
You are very welcome
This exercises helps my knee a lot.Thank you for this amazing stuff🏃🏻♀️
Thank you Jessica I will keep on doing these exercises
I hope with the repetition on a daily basis will help to reduce my knee pain (I have pain in both knees the patilla).
I feel like this video is something of a medical miracle. After just a few days doing this once per day, I felt like I had brand new knees. I passed this on and now it has helped others as well.
Awesome!
Jessica, this is the BEST knee pain relieving exercise!!! I try these movements to have healthy knees either when they are fine or hurting due to overtraining. As always, thank you so much.
I hope they help!
I have an overuse injury and lots of motion in my hip hurts. Pilates is a great way for me to stay fit and let that hip heal a little with reduced friction. Also I think part of my injury was due to weak hips and mobility. I like how this routine both strengthens and does some dynamic stretching. Best of both worlds!
Hope it helps!
Your physiotherapy expertise really pays off. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. Today I started to do this for my knee pain in both legs. Love you! 😘😘😘👍👍👍💋💋💋🤗🤗🤗🤗
These exercises are great! Normally after skiing and running a lot my knees ache for at least a day afterwards, but doing these exercises a few times a week have really been helping that ache. Thanks!
Hey! So many of these are the same things I did for my PT when my knees would go out of joint when I was a little kid. Now that I’m 38 my knees hurt 🤦🏻♀️, and here I am doing these exercises again! It’s great exercise for everyone, and certainly beneficial for my knee so I’m excited to have found this quick work out. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!!
@@JessicaValantPilates thank you for sharing fam!
Thank you very much for these exercises they have relieved my runners knee pain. I have flat feet and poorly supported shoes. So I have to do these exercises for the rest of my life. I'm doing my best to stay consistent. If I don't do the exercises for a week I feel the pain in my right knee. Just so you know I stop jogging up hill or jog anymore I'm doing pilates now.
+Annastecia Salmon I'm so glad the video is helping! I'm not sure how long you've had the pain, but often times with knees I tell people to do the exercises for a year. It sounds like a lot, but knees can just take a while to work themselves out :). You might be surprised to look back one day and say "Wow, my knee doesn't hurt anymore!" At that point you can drop down to doing the exercises once a week to maintain. I hope that helps!
Omg thanks for responding I will do that....
+Annastecia Salmon I've been having knee trouble for on and off for 3 years. To bee honest with you I do the exercises 3 times a week and I get relief. However I'm pushing for everyday. I live in a busy environment that may cause me to forget to do my exercises.
+Annastecia Salmon I keep a daily log of what I eat and exercises I do to keep me on track because it reminds me to exercise and eat healthier.
These exercises are great. My knee is feeling a lot better after only two days doing them. Thanks!
+Carolina Trujillo I'm so glad you are feeling better!
I just discovered this video 2 weeks ago while searching for good exercises for my right knee pain that has been bothering me for several months & the pain was hurting worse & cause me to limp when I walk. When she pointed to her inner knee (her other knee pain video) locating the pain area. I knew she hit my nail on the head, so I immediately started the knee exercises 1 & 2 sections. I was absolutely amazed when I felt results in just two days!!!! And I love how Jessica explains everything to you by words and physical demonstration. I am placing several of these videos for knee pain in my exercise playlist so I can easily find them to do daily. Thank you so much, Jessica!
Just found this video after I subscribed to your channel and I loved it, thank you. Will keep on doing it.
Thank you sooo much! I was in PT so many times with knee injuries and yet still wasn't incorporating these moves into my routine. I recently over did it with some squats/lunges and could barely move my knees for days (chondromalcia). These exercises have helped so much - after only a week, I'm 90% better. Hoping to build up more strength to get back to those squats/lunges ;) Sara
Even your knee excerises are up to good clarification
You are a blessing
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much! I was so troubled by the dilemma of keeping active and sport injuries. Thanks to your instructions, now I can finally train the leg muscles and hip muscles without hurting knees.
That's great!
Love your videos. So helpful!
This looks really good so will try starting from tomorrow!
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Thank you, this felt good. I've suffered with knee pain for 3 years due to an accident. found out I have shattered cartilage. These exercises are similar to the best PT ones I was given, but I stopped doing them because I was in a lot of pain. Going to do these ones for the next few weeks (plus back to monthly acupuncture) and come back to comment on how things are going.
2nd sesh - The circles were a little easier, so already a tiny bit stronger since the first sesh.
Aiming to do this 4x per week.
3rd sesh - I’m getting stronger! had some pain yesterday. So 3 sessions in 1 week.
Next week I’ll aim for 3-5 and report back.
Dear Jessica, thank you for all you do. Your videos are very knowledgeable. Thank you 🙏 Do you have any advices for the x-shaped legs for adults? Thank you in advance ❤️❤️❤️
Coming from a tibial plateau fracture with depression (plate, 7 screws etc.). Fully recovered but I worked like a dog for that. Running, climbing, weight lifting but doing also a lot of your knee strengthening and mobility exercises. I can tell it helps a lot. The nice legs too😀
If I may suggest, pls do a workout for the TPF guys out there, especially for those in the non weight bearing stage. Nothing sucks more like a TPF, most of them never recover and get their mobility back
I'm off work and stuck here at home with knee pain from mountain biking. Thanks so much for providing this video. I'm really wanting to balance the strength of the leg muscles and work on core strength also. You do an excellent job of explaining all of it in these videos.
+Brian Bechtol Thanks and I hope your knee is better soon!
Thanks so much for explaining what to do really clearly, and for taking the time to help people who need this!
Glad it was helpful!
Tha k you for this video! I had knee lain from mh work out. Tryingto find the best wayto warm up and address the pain, and your exercises work. Thankyou again.👏
You're welcome!
Thank you Jessica this has helped me a lot!
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I think this is a good video, thank you. I don't think I'm ready for squatting; may have been causing me to feel weaker in my knees, actually. I will use this video to strengthen.
I had a knee replacement over 6 mos ago and my knee started hurting again and it feels like I'm back to square one. So I'm starting slowly again. Thanks for these tips. I'm also taking pilates at a studio (with reformer and cadillac) and going very slowly again
Hi Jessica.. I love your exercise.. They are really helping me.. I'm using the pillow but sometimes I cannot keep it during the exercise and it just falls on the ground... Also at the end of the exercise you said to take a foam roll.. I have a medium at home... Can you point a video of how to use a foam roll for you knees... Thank you so much
Have a lovely day!
yes a bit less pain. Thank you. After so much trying to recoup from knee pain; it's time to begin moving it again. Thanks!!!
This is perfect for use with some of my members in Spin Cycle Studio. So many cyclists have or get knee pain, many don't take the time out to do routines such as this, Cheers Jessica :)
That's great! It can definitely help cyclists!
Tha k you, after doing your exercises my poor knees felt so much better.
Thank you for these amazing exercises.only ones that has helped me to relieve pain on my knees that is noticeable.its only my second day working out .thank you very much
You're so welcome!
Instant relief once I finished. Thank you.
Thanks Jessica! Love your videos
Very useful exercises,
Beautifully narrated
Very pleased I’ve found your video!
Excellent video Jessica. Thank you for this!
omg so simple and it worked for me thank you so much
Wow! These excersises are so fabulous!!! I love skating, but my knees always hurt very badly when I went but after doing these eccersises for about a week, my knees didn't bother me one bit!😄 Now I can enjoy my favorite sport! Thanks so much!
I'm so glad!
Hi Jessica! After 2 years of L. knee pain with explosive activity I am so sad to lose out on cardio activities. During quarantine, I am doing at home workouts and having to modify almost all of the cardio moves to prevent buckling and pain in my L knee. I am going to start your moves here (I am including a thin loop theraband - hope that is ok!) and on and off icing - as well as my normal pilates routine and lots of walking. Hoping to see some improvement. Thanks for all of your helpful content!
Iam in the same boat. Did this workout help with your recovery?
Hi, Jessica; I'm glad i found your video :)
I was meaning to ask: is it enough for basketball knee pain?
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for these exercises! I overstretched my knees doing yoga and started having pain in both knees (one more than the other). I even had to go up and down stairs one at a time to keep the worse one straight. After just a few days I feel much better and can see a day when I take the stairs normally in the future. BTW, I'm back in yoga class and focusing on the 'strengthening' rather than the 'flexibility'.
Great!!
Many thanks for this! Is this daily? Look forward to hearing from you. Regards. Elsabé South Africa
0:35 Quadset x 10 (10 seconds extended)
2:10 Straight leg raise with locked knee x 10
3:15 Pillow Squeeze Bridge x 5
4:57 Pillow Squeeze Bridge Leg Straighteners (5 on each side)
5:45 Table Top Lift
6:55 Clamshells on right side x 10
7:35 Leg Swing on right side x 6
8:10 Leg Circle on right x 6
8:32 Leg Circle on right (different direction) x 6
8:52 Pulse on left x 10
9:00 Ankle Grip
9:15 Clamshell on Left Side x 10
9:52 Leg Swing on Left Side
10:25 Leg Circles on Left Side
10:48 Circles Switch Direction
11:06 Pulse on right x 10
11:20 Ankle Grip
11:25 Figure Four Stretch
11:55 Figure Four Stretch (other side)
12:11 Hug both knees in
12:17 Roll to Side and Push Self Up
wonderful for knee pain