Please share with me which one of these exercises have been the most effective for you? Comment below on what has been your biggest challenge after surgery? Hope your recovery is going smooth!
I had surgery about 2.5 weeks ago. Seated passive knee hang - Sitting at the edge of the bed. I have done the other exercises. Thanks for all the great tips, you're great! //Jeanette from Sweden
@@glitterjean1021 thank you so much for stopping by to watch! Your support means a lot and I’m wishing for a fast recovery! When you have a moment take a look at my surgery playlist! I think there are some other videos that you might Iike! Have a great day! Here it is ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=_FgIr6-sv6F0xyc8
I had trouble trying to bend my knee to the point of tears during my sessions. The best advice my doctor gave me was to replace my chair with a rocking chair and gently rock whenever I was sitting. After a few weeks, the knee bending improved considerably and my replacement is 20 years old now and still functions very well. It is the no-tears method.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! And I think that’s a fantastic idea how you regained your ability to bend your knee! I’m glad that exercise worked well for you!
@deepattison9329-that is a great idea with the rocking chair. I am now looking for one ready for my surgery. Thank you and bless you for sharing ❤️🙏🌟🙋🏻♀️👏🇬🇧
Had knee replacement surgery 10 days ago….. That heal slide maneuver is an absolute killer, and where you plant your foot and scooch your butt forward isn’t much better. I’m doing good for extension, but getting bend is extremely painful. I was looking at my rocking chair earlier today and thinking that might be a good aid. Thanks for confirming my beliefs. Going to try using a towel/strap on the heal slides to see if they become more manageable. Thanks for the helpful hints/pointers
I had TKR surgery yesterday and felt I was doing well. I managed to go up and down steps with a crutch, then did exercises. I managed a 70 degree bend but a few hours later I can hardly bend the knee and it's very painful. They say day 2 is when patients say 'what have I done?!' I've been given a cold wrap attached to a portable iced water box to bring down the swelling. I'm sure there will be ups and downs but It is worth the pain in the end. My mother had a new lease on life with her replacement when she was 80. She would march up a 1 in 6 hlll to her house, swim in the pool or sea 3 times a week and walked 3 miles a day. She's my inspiration to fight through the pain, remembering how bad my knees had become.
Wow it seems like your mother was a great inspiration! She was strong and resilient. But yes the beginning may seems tough but it does get better with time! Consistency with the exercise is key! Thanks for watching and sharing with everyone your journey! Wishing you the best and hope you have a smooth recovery! You can do it!
Thats what PT is doing to you.Getting worse for you. No PT 3-4 weeks after surgery,then you'll be ok. These so called specialist are intrested in you to get worse ,so they can make money. F them. You have to recover from surgery,not f...g exercises. They f me up after my hip replacement. @ sessions and i told them to fuck off.After the second surgery ,no PT. F them.
@@jomc20 No PT after surgery for a few weeks. I dont know how people listen to these so called pt specialists. First you have to heal,you just got a surgery,than pt. Becuse of the idiots from PT, i could not bend my knee for 5 weeks. F them.
My story. Operated on 6 wks ago, week one could'nt do much. on crutches .I was taking Palexia for pain, Endone and Tramadole just were'nt working. Week two.Still on crutches, Total leg swelling increased severely by mid week, had it checked out,and got a clean bill of health. Week 3, I had already stopped all narcotics and started to drive my car, I started my group physio, twice a week ,knee flexion was around 80 - 85 degrees. Week 4. Continued to drive car , I must stipulate, only when I really needed to, due to living alone, And only out of necessity. Physio twice a week and managed to ride stationary bike ,knee flexion 90- 95/100. Only using one crutch at this stage. At week 5, I had stopped using walking aids, Still doing physio twice a week, walking better unaided . I joined a gym so I can have use of leg press and stationery bike on off days to physio, Knee flexion has gone from 95 degrees to 110. I find cycling has helped a lot, along with the use of a thigh high compression stocking as well as using a tens machine to stimulate the quad and calf muscles.
Wow what an incredible recovery and I want to thank you for coming on here and sharing your experience with everyone here! Great job on sticking to the consistency of rehab sessions and it sounds like you’re getting better each week! Wishing you the best in your recovery and I want to thank you for watching this video!!
@@daviddoniassr.2851 I had a partial knee replacement on my right leg two years ago and four weeks ago had my second partial replacement on my left leg. Don’t think that because it’s a partial it’s a cakewalk! It’s been a nightmare both times. The pain is absolutely horrible. I’m in physical therapy now and after four weeks I can get around the stationary bike 10 times with a lot of pain. my first partial replacement took me four months before I actually felt better. But now I have a small scar and a knee that’s 100% functioning like a new knee! Just hope I have the same result with the second one!
6 wks out from surgery, Stay positive!. Don't believe everything you hear about how well people are recovering or have recovered..It's an individual process.The start of my recovery was a little bit slow,When I started group physio I found I was comparing myself against other people and thinking I was severely behind.After five sessions I am ahead of them in my rehab. People saying they were walking after a day is either very rare or BS!. The takeaway is Don't be hard on yourself ,stay positive, Don't put high expectations on yourself. Remember! any movement is better than no movement. Also I found the use of a thigh high compression stocking worn when sleeping really helped bring down the swelling, along with a Tens machine for muscle stimulation. I wish you well 👍
I’ve had both knees replaced in the last 4 months. This video is full of fantastic info. Remember the 3 priorities; Elevate, Range of motion and strengthening. I didn’t elevate after my 1st TKR and it made recovery very difficult. 2nd TKR was a breeze in comparison.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and most importantly thanks for commenting! It means a lot and I love your 3 priorities! ELEVATE, ROM, STRENGTH! So important and I’m so happy you got to share your experiences with us all! Very valuable!
I am 65 and had a total knee replacement on my left knee 11 weeks ago. I was discharged from hospital the next day because I was able to walk with the aid of a walker in spite of great pain. I did the PT right away and was brave enough to drive 2 days later with no problem although getting in and out the car is a very big problem. I could walk quite well without even a cane two weeks later. I was recovering everyday satisfactorily until the 5th week, the numbness on the outside of the knee and parts of the sole, swelling and the pain.... all remain the same thereafter. I can now bend my knee to around 105 degree, 115 degree with some effort and pain. I was told the goal is only 120 degree, not 145 degree like a normal knee. I can now walk reasonably normal although not too fast or for more than 20 minutes. The pain is tolerable with one pain killer. Although my doctor said I am doing very well, I know for a fact that some people will never completely recover. Two weeks ago I played some badminton and took it very easy. Still my knee would kill me for the next few days. I just hope that I could recover to 75 % within one year and forget about going back to the ball court or any demanding chores around the house. ps I lost 3 kg in a month and have regained half of it now. I do not drink but smoke almost a pack a day before and after the surgery. I have never changed my diet. I do not take any vitamin or supplements. I stopped going to PT appointment after 2 sessions. I do PT at home and the only equipment is an armchair.... You need a good leg in addition to a walker to support your recovery for a few weeks so try not to do both knees at the same time. I am glad I did not.
Thank you for taking the time to watch this one and most importantly for sharing your experiences with us all! Sounds like your recovery has been coming along well working at your own pace! Happy to hear things are improving each week! Wishing you the best!
I actually quit going to physical therapy because of the intense pain. I was being subjected to toward knee straightening. The therapists were pressing on my kneecap until I shouted out in extreme pain, after which the quad sets were extremely painful and brought me to tears, then experienced anxiety in anticipation of my physical therapy appointments, and have been as of today Eight days without any PT appointments t At the 5 week point TKR which is tomorrow I am watching videos, attempting to find answers and solutions. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share your experience here! Unfortunately everyone experiences pain very differently but we do know that physical therapy can be extremely important after surgery! I’m wishing you the best of luck!
You need therapy or it can it make things worse down the road. Find a new therapist or do your own but please make sure you are doing them. I know someone who walked in there tippy toes permanently due to failure to get good range of motion
Ice and elevation helps a lot, Take pain meds half hour prior to physio to reduce the pain level I realise this reply is a month after the event .hope all has gone well
I had 2 weeks of home PT and then started outpatient PT…it was my third week in PT when the therapist was flexing my surgical knee and inducing so much pain to the point of being horrific and intolerable! After that session, my surgical knee became red and more swollen…it was 3 days before I could even hardly mobilize any at all with it. I called my surgeon and went in to see him, X-Rays were done and he examined my surgical knee/leg. X-Rays were fine, however my surgical knee was inflamed. Flexion to my surgical knee was 90 degrees+. He put me on a low dose of anti inflammatory med. I continued 2 more weeks of PT and after the 2nd week, same thing again where the therapist set the recumbent bike seat up too close where it caused hard pain to my surgical knee with each revolution. I’m sure it was unintentional but enough was enough for me, I quit PT, called my surgeon and his nurse said he was fine with that as long as I continued my therapy at home. I’ve been doing better on my own. I’m right at 3 months post op.
I'm 3 weeks out of TKR , I'm going to PT twice a week they are wonderful. My knee is sooo tight and the pain is horrible. They are having me do a lot of the same excersises you have shown . I still have a lot of swelling and pain . This was a tough surgery, and i haven't been able to get up my stairs until today . I may have cried a lot because I wasn't expecting this to be so hard . I'm following your channel and will be elevating my leg for sure tomorrow.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video! I’m so happy to hear you found my channel and hope these videos provide you with some helpful encouragement. It is no easy recovery but you will get better! Focus on taking it one day at a time and stay consistent with those exercises! You can do it! I’m rooting for you!
I had full knee replacement on November 9,2023. After 6 PT sessions I was able to get 126 degree bend on my knee. I am 63 and at 11 months post op. Never give up. you can do this.
Thank you. I am scared now. I need full. Knee replacement. My foot on that leg has a pinched nerve that controls that foot. Almost lost the use of that foot. Have dropped foot. Never had surgery nor been in the hospital and I'm 70 now. Keep me in your prayers.
I had surgery about 3 weeks ago... And I was told to do the leg contractions only and I'm having some stiffness in my knee and pain in my calf and leg... But you actually knows what you're talking about... Some of what I'm feeling and dealing with you explained... I'm definitely going to use these... Thanks a million🙏🥰🙏
Thank you for the great advice. I have mastered most of the beginning exercising and was looking for something to do to expand past those beginning ones!
@@stupidwithmoney hey thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! And I appreciate you watching! If you havent already done so check out my surgery playlist where I have a few more videos for people who have undergone knee replacements. I’m definitely going to focus on expanding this library for people to have as a resource. This particular one has more exercise progressions and I’ll also be making one soon on how to return to the gym after knee replacement! Let me know if there is anything else you’d like for me to cover ! ruclips.net/video/vOlS7caH2h0/видео.htmlsi=GlLTVaaQo32q_Ewc
I declined physio after my knee replacement due to the aggressive behaviour of my physio. My knee was replaced on a Tuesday afternoon, I was discharged on the Wednesday with a recall to physiotherapist on the Friday some 60 hours later. When I saw the physio he put me in the knee slide position and told me I had to achieve 90 degrees. A 90 degree template was produced and my ankle was forced back to 90 degrees in a single rapid motion! The pain was tremendous, but more importantly that action caused the wound to burst directly over the patella. Consequently my clip removal was not undertaken until 3 1/2 weeks later as wound was still leaking. I am following your videos with great success and only a little discomfort. I can achieve over 100 degrees and can straighten the knee with no problem. As I write this my operation was 10 week’s ago without any physio intervention and was driving after18 days, walking without sticks achieved after 8 days, I am 72 years old. Most important is doing the exercises both before and after your surgery, a positive attitude helps!
I am so sorry to hear about your previous experience with a physio! And I’m very happy to hear that you found my videos and have been using them to aid in your recovery! It sounds like now you’ve been making some great progress and things are starting to feel back to normal again! I really appreciate your support and you taking the time to comment!
Wow that physio needs to be reported to your surgeon and their employers for abuse! That physio will repeat that on a other unsuspecting patient and could potentially cause er y serious harm! I went to physio 2 weeks after my tkr and all they did was assess my ROM and show me exercises , i have heard of so many tkr patients getting their freshly new knee forced to bend within 1~5days post op with no informed consent, there are a lot of sadistic and or poorly trained pt’s out there! Thank goodness for the amazing ones like Dr Mike and Dr Samantha Smith (SUCCEED with Your new KNEE)
@ reported to my consultant and action is ongoing! Thank you for the reply, I do appreciate it! Glad to say my surgery has proved extremely successful as I now walk and move with ease but more importantly painless!
I'd like to add the request that you not use background music or at least turn down the volume. Many of the people you're reaching are older people, many of whom may have hearing loss. Background music makes it much more difficult for hearing impaired people - even those with hearing aids - to understand speech. Aside from that, I appreciate the information you are relaying (but the music really gets in the way for me).
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and watch! This is very great feedback and I will definitely consider this for all future videos. I like to sometimes add music to make the videos a little more engaging but I do not want to distract my viewers from the message I am trying to deliver! Thanks for your comment!
Hi Dr Mike I came across your channel whilst looking for some help 1 week after a partial knee replacement on outer side of left knee.Your knowledge and skill combined with the insights you give into what the body is going through post op and how the exercises work to help restore mobility and strength have been invaluable. Today is day 9 post op and the improvement in 2 days of doing your exercises is phenomenal. Thank you so very much.
PS the exercise which has been the most helpful so far is the lying down passive knee roll with strap; your suggestion to use the strap to coax the knee flex just a touch further is brilliant. Thanks again.
First off I just wanted to thank you tremendously for taking the time to comment such kind words! As a newer and smaller creator these comments do really help with my growth and I appreciate it so much. I’m so happy that you found this video helpful and I’m excited to see your progress and get well! Sounds like you’re having some good success so far! Keep up the good work and stay positive throughout the process. You’ll have good days and bad days but you got this! Also when you get a chance check out my surgery playlist where I have a few more videos that I think you’ll appreciate and find helpful. I’ll link the playlist here for you to easily find. ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=xMG8bbBQSBoWTIpz
Thanks so much Dr Mike! So true about the tears involved with getting stretched. I just found your channel and will check back as I’m 6 weeks out! Let’s go! Good luck all with your recovery
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for watching this video! I’m glad you found it informative and I’m hoping your recovery is going very smooth! So happy you found my channel and you’ll be joining the rest of the MOVE with DR. MIKE community!!
Kaiser would not release me from physical therapy until I was at 120 degrees. I am going on 9 months post op, the hardest thing was trusting the knee, always worrying about a bad step forward or back. I started trusting the knee after I stepped in a large divit at a park, didn’t fall and no pain in the knee.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Trusting the knee can definitely be challenging especially with a new knee. That’s why I believe balance training can be helpful in building the confidence, coordination and proprioception in the knee again! Thanks again for stopping by to watch!
Thanks for watching! Yes I have made a few videos on my favorite exercises for balance! Here they are! 1) ruclips.net/video/l5E02UsmpNM/видео.htmlsi=u8QO14YbjDAD8w3d 2) ruclips.net/video/qX7mGKjVee0/видео.htmlsi=Bat7JQ9-3ZcwbbbL
After two months, my knee was still swollen and hurting so I went to see my surgeon. He told me to get out of physical therapy immediately because going there continued to inflame my knee so I stopped and sure enough two weeks later my knee was bending just fine because all the inflammation was gone
Thank you, this is a great video. I have had both knees replaced and these are the best exercise I have come across and give me the best progress to mobility.
Mike, thanks for sharing this. I found it very helpful indeed. Now 2 weeks post total knee replacement in Scotland, UK and your alternative exercises helped me 'ease into' the stretching and compression round my knee which i was finding difficult. Keep up the great work!
Welcome from Scotland! So cool to see all my viewers watching from around the world. I am very grateful for you guys taking the time to watch these videos! Thank you so much for the encouraging words and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this one!
Hi Dr Mike Just to give you an update on how helpful and effective your exercises truly are: my surgeon was super impressed with my knee flexion and straight leg at my 2 week post op check up, after one week of doing your exercises. I have since started the hospital physio exercises as well but find your key exercises in this video the best by far. Btw, I am finding that by doing the ankle pops at regular intervals throughout the day, my swelling is reduced, if I don’t, it gets worse. I also do the icing and resting legs above heart level, all of which you advise. Thanks again so much for sharing all your skill and knowledge in this video. It is very much appreciated.
Wow this is so fantastic to hear! You are so welcome and I’m glad these exercises were helpful for you. And thank you for the update because it makes me extremely happy to hear how your progress is coming along. That means you’ve really been working hard and your progress shows it! Taking the time to comment and watch means so much to me and I want to say thanks 🙏🏻 Keep up the good work!
@@nancypadulsky9683 I do them daily. The groin pains are so uncomfortable. That muscle is so weak now. In PT they massage it as well as my quads and hamstrings. When the quads get stronger, the groin pain will decrease, I’ve been told. These stretches help a lot.
I am glad to be here and to see your video, Had Comformis TKR surgery 2.5 weeks ago. Was terribly sick for 1.5 weeks devoid of sleep & illness interferred with exercises I had hoped to do some days. I was stunned when you mentioned 2 week range of motion scores. Just this week my physical therapist said something close to: "I would like you to be at 120 or 121 range of motion by the end of the 2nd week but you've been ill so much of the time you have been here," My score had gone from 93 to 96 to 101. I left feeling that I had disappointed her not being at 120. So this perplexes me. Sorry if name icon comes up2x. Some sort of computer glitch.
Thanks for watching and most of all for supporting the channel! And congratulations on your recent surgery! Don’t be discouraged. You can still make a lot of progress in a short amount of time. Focus on one day at a time and continue to emphasize daily stretches! I’m so happy you found this video! Thank you
Hi Dr. Mike, I am a pretty active 60 year old nurse. I had a Total knee replacement on December 21, 2023. I am currently 5 weeks post- op. I’m so excited that I came upon your videos. I feel I’m making progress, and your knee bends with strap at the thigh has really helped with my knee slides. My cold knee bend is at 93 degrees, after PT I was at 99 degrees. I feel my therapist is putting negative feedback that I should be near 100-115. It’s definitely still painful during exercises, but only taking Tylenol. What are your thoughts for knee stiffness? Thanks, LaRue
Congratulations on your knee surgery and thank you for stopping by to watch and support the channel! 99 degrees is great and there is always room for improvement! Don’t be hard on yourself just because you can’t meet a specific milestone! Focus on the exercises daily and keep trying various exercises that you can tolerate! Knee stiffness at this point of the recovery is normal and will improve over time as the flexibility improves! Good luck I’ll be rooting for you!
Hi Dr. Mike, after my TKR, I have done 20 sessions of physiotherapy, but my knee is not bending beyond 65 degree. It is very stiff and extremely painful even after 3 months post op. My surgeon is recommending McKee knee braces, my physiotherapist recommending Dyna Splint? I don't want any óf this, what do you think, can I improve my bend without these brace and dyna splint?
@@JKHen22 Hi…I’m currently 12 weeks post surgery. Still going to PT twice a week. My knee bend is between 109-117* before and after therapy. Therapist is concentrating on strengthening my quads with knee press machines, etc. My only concern, is pain continues while walking. I still need Tylenol/Motrin about every 6 hrs. I need to get back to nursing, but know way am I ready for 12 hour shifts! Ugh…
Thank you so much for watching! That is great news and I’m so happy to hear you’re making great progress! Wishing you the best in your recovery! Wish you well!!
Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel! It really means a lot and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this one! Wishing you well take care!
Dr. Mike, this video is extremely helpful. The chair movement is brilliant, I will try this today. Today I feel blessed to have seen this channel, I’m inspired and not so down on myself at this point of 1 week, 4 days post op. The hip stretch is extremely helpful as well as I’ve been sore on my right hip. I am grateful. Thank you!
I am so thankful to have you as a viewer and I’m very happy some of these videos have helped and inspired you! I’m rooting for you and wishing you the best in your recovery! Stay positive! You got this!!
For the first 2-3 weeks I usually recommend icing for 3-5 times per day up to 20-30 minutes at a time with a skin barrier to protect your skin. Then as time passes and you have less swelling and pain you can reduce the frequency of the ice! Thanks for watching!
The chair one truly works well for me. My operated knee was "stuck" + the sitting on chair, sliding body forward, getting knee to bend more, gave great release and more flexibility!!
Im 41 and about 7 weeks post tkr. I wish i had found your video sooner 😢 some of these are really great tips that no one mentioned and would have helped so much. My strength is great in the leg but my range of motion isnt what it should be and still having too much pain.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and I’m very glad you found this one helpful! Your kind words are inspiring and don’t be discouraged! There is still a lot of progress you can make even after 7 weeks! Keep up with all your exercises and let me know if there is any other topics related to post TKR that you’d like for me to cover!
Thank you for this video. I had my external fixation around my knee down to my ankle removed after 4 months and few days. Now my leg stiff and can only bend the knee 30 degrees.This video has been very helpful and started to follow this exercise routine today. Thank you❤❤❤
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I really appreciate your kind words and the support! It means the world! Thank you and wishing you the best with your upcoming procedure!
Hi, I'm 8 weeks tkr. Doing well with lots of PT, and you. What I've noticed is a lump in my posterior knee, similar to a bakers cyst. Is this from inflammation of hamstring? thank you
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! This might have been something you’ve already had but is now more noticeable now that you have more swelling in the leg. Or it might just be more fluid collecting behind the knee which is not uncommon. I would recommend continuing to manage the swelling with ice, elevation, and maybe even some compression and see how your knee responds. Hope that helps!
I’m 4 weeks and 1 day after RTKR and as Dr Mike says the heel slide exercise is totally the worst for me. Thanks for the alternatives Dr Mike. As another person commented about a rocking chair helping I bought a secondhand one and doing that and as much as I possibly can 🙏🙋🏻♀️❤️👍🇬🇧
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and share your encouraging words! This means so much to me! I’m glad you found this video informative and wishing you a fast smooth recovery!!
Well just a bit ago lifted my leg to a pillow. Yes thank you. I did pt 2 months pre op I imagine if didn’t do non be in real trouble is only 9 days ago. Thank you from your encouragement.
I just saw this video and have been doing several of these exercises. My question is do you have a video on how to break up the scar tissue underneath the incision area?
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video! I actually do have a video about this on my Surgery Playlist on my channel page! You can check it out here! ruclips.net/video/JfNCqbzXrPs/видео.htmlsi=kRb0yMHkT5EKyE-3 hope that helps!
Hey thanks for watching and for your kind words! I always appreciate to hear from my viewers on how they are enjoying the content! Wishing you the best in your upcoming procedure! Hoping for a smooth and fast recovery!!
Had my left Hip done on 11/1/24. The surgeon prescribed the RomTech Portable connect pedal device, basically a smaller version of a recumbent bike that uses passive pedal motion. I feel it was a game changer for my recovery, still going to PT once a week. My knee felt very limber after just a couple days. My biggest issue was night pain, my operated shin would be throbbing all night.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and comment here! Congrats on your recent surgery and it sounds like that pedal device was a game changer for you! It’s amazing how much just consistent movement post surgery can help! Great job
I'm 5 weeks out and feel like such a failure. When I get up in the morning, it's like I never did a single excersize. I can barely bend my knee or straighten it. I am having such a hard time. Will try your excersizes. My PT is with the surgeons office, and basically, they go by a computer program. 😢 very helpful just do the excersizes for what day you are out from surgery. Will try your excersizes and hopefully they will be better.
Hang in there and stay positive! It’s not just a physical recovery but also a mental recovery! It takes a lot on your mind have to restrict activities for the first couple months and not being able to do the things that you normally want to do. But it DOES GET EASIER! Take the small wins and focus on setting mini goals! Don’t compare yourself to anybody else but your own journey! It’s your story and now here for you to tell! Rooting for you and a fast recovery thanks for watching!
excellent, i just had my second TKR, i am 9 days post op. so, ive spent a lot of time doing TKR post op knee function recovery. this dr mike video is concise well explained and to the point on the basics. plus, his extension and flexion stretching advice is better, imo
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and I’m so happy you found it helpful! Your words are so encouraging and kind which makes me extremely grateful for the opportunity to be able to help others like yourself! I’m glad your recovery is coming along well and I’m wishing the best for you! Take care of yourself!!!
You’re very welcome I’m glad you found this valuable! And I wanted to thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I greatly appreciate this!
Had TKR 2 days ago. I really appreciate your video. This makes more sense than some of the exercises in the book they gave me. For example everything is in the lying position. Sitting up for the straightening exercise makes sense.
Hey I want to say thank you for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to write a comment! The support really does help! I’m glad you found this video applicable for your situation and I hope you get a chance to implement some of these techniques into your recovery! I know with your recent surgery you may have some tough days but rest assure it does get better! Stay focused on one day at a time and stay consistent with those exercises! You can do it!!
I had 1st total knee replacement on February 14th, 2024. 6 weeks ago yesterday. 6 week check is tomorrow, and I will be scheduling the left knee replacement. I hope next month. I did pre surgery exercises prior to the surgery faithfully. I have been going to physical therapy 3 days a week for 5 weeks now. I actually got 130° bend 5th week. I also was able to ride stationary bike 8 full minutes at week 4. 3 weeks of high pain levels, but by the 4th week, it felt so much better almost overnight. However, sleep is still difficult. Icing it definitely helps more than I thought it would. I can't wait to get left side done now. I feel way more prepared and know how to get through the process better, I hope. Lol
Wow this is some positive news! Sounds like you’ve been progressing very well with your rehab and the hard work has paid off! Always makes me happy to hear the improvements people make! Awesome story and thank you for sharing! Wishing you the best on your next upcoming procedure !
You are lucky! I am at five weeks and only at 81°. I push and push and it hurts like hell. I fell last week and bent my knee all the way back. Oh my God did that hurt ouch it was a self manipulation lol. I go for my check up tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
@ImThePronounPolice oh no! Yeah, I've even had my 2nd knee replacement surgery 10 weeks after 1st. It's been 6 months now. I walk half mile every day and have zero issues. Rocking chair is great physical therapy and I actually swam at community pool all summer. Stay at it, every day all day.
@@keto4lyfechristy773 Looks like you’re doing good. The last time for my first surgery after 3 months, I was fine. This seems to be the same pattern I had the last time - other than falling and bending my knee all the way back. I was slow to get my knee bending but now it goes all the way back. they say you forget how horrific the surgery is when you schedule your second one. That happened to me. My other one was two years ago.
@@ImThePronounPolice i completely understand. I'm glad it's over, but 10 weeks apart was not my best idea. Lol, about took me over the edge. Those pain levels are unreal no matter what. Whoo-wee! Let's just pray no more. Best wishes in your recovery.
Dr. Mike very good video. I'm having a TKR on 7/26. Trying to watch a lot of videos in preparation. Your videos are definately the best. Thanks so much
I've had 7 knee surgeries from just a cleanup to an acl replacement to a total knee replacement to a shattered femur right above my fake knee as my last one which was the toughest one to get the movement back. I finally got the movement back with all these plus I rode my Can Am Spyder with my right foot gradually being forced backwards onto the rear passenger pedal. Nothing real hard but just gradually a little at a time. The vibration and leaning back and forth riding the bike was the best thing I ever did for all of my surgeries, it helped that I loved riding the bike but the pain was so much less than PT was.I also bought bike pedal extenders that let me leghthen and shorten the pedal radius for my bicykle that allowed my to gradually shorten the pedal radius while riding my bike as I could not bend it far enuf to ride without this, if I could send pics believe me these 2 tricks were a godsend to get my leg back, without them we could never seem to make any progress past a certain point. I've had so much PT I almost feel like I could work at a PT clinic (7 knee surgeries-2 shoulder surgeries including a rotator cuff and later a total reverse replacement on the same shoulder and a fractured elbow that required a plate and screws and finally a back surgery which was the easiest of them all.
Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to share your experience here! It sounds like you have a great of amount of experience with rehab and understand the importance of physical therapy after surgery! I am a huge fan of the bicycle for knee rehab and I believe it can offer many benefits in regards to flexibility and strength for the knee. If you haven't done so check out my video on why I love the bike after TKR. I would like to know what you think! ruclips.net/video/2C7COHxEXc4/видео.htmlsi=AIAuErDhPaWlPVe5
LOL you sound like me I shattered left Tibia back in 89 Doctor put 2 plates 11 screws in there to hold it together and I was told I will be lucky to just walk again. I pushed hard and managed to get ever thing back working great it just took a lot of time. Fast forward over the years I tore up both my knees more along with other parts of my body. In 2015 the same doctor removed all my hardware since it was starting to cause me a lot of pain. then in 2021 he finely replace the knee for good. So like you I have had 5 surgeries on my left knee then 2 more on my rt knee a full rotator cuff tear with surgery and another surgery on my rt elbow. As for my total broken bone count I believe the number to be around 28.
Dr. Mike. I just came across your video. I'm trying all your suggestions. I had my TKR Dec 16. Discharged from rehab Dec 28. Started therapy sessions Jan 3. Did 4 sesions, then I developed sciatica nerve pain. Now its more challenging to do exercises. I had to reschd 2 sessions. I don’t want my knee and muscles to freeze up. I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you!
These exercises are very good, but can you advice me what i can and can do when my other knee is also a problem ,( not the one operated on. ) Both had arthritus and I was born with my knee caps not central. Im trying stave off further surgery as long as possible. 61 yrs old
Thanks for watching! And I think that’s great that you’re also focusing on the other knee. I created a video on what I believe are some of the best exercises one should be using to avoid knee replacement! You can watch it here and start implementing them for the other knee! 👉 ruclips.net/video/JgzlY7JeQiw/видео.htmlsi=491C704QKZRsZZIn
Dr. Mike, I cannot do the long arc quad exercise even though I can do side, inner thigh lifts plus the lifts faced down. Any tips to wake the quads? Is this mainly from the nerve block? I am back to my desk job for a few hours a day. How should I elevate my leg? In front or on the side? How high should it be? My knee was a little swollen after 3 hours. Thank you for all your videos!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment here! I normally will have my patients focus on isometrics (quad sets or squeezes) for 3-4 sets up to 5-10 seconds at a time. This can be a great way to wake up the quads and improve the control in your upper leg. Then eventually I will progress them to short arc quad exercise to progress them with greater range of motion! As for elevating the leg I would say positioning and alignment is key! I would recommend elevating with the leg out in front of you to reduce any twisting or rotation in the leg this early in the recovery!
It is unbelievable that I could not lift or budge my leg at all, total dead weight! I will do those quad squeezes!! Thanks for your help,recommendations and encouragement!!
Dr Mike first of all I would like to say thank you so much for making this video. I'm 57 years old and I am 9 days post up right knee complete replacement. The swelling is so bad that whenever I try to do any of these exercises I can only move a little bit. My question... How long do you think the swelling is going to last? Because I feel like if I didn't have all that swelling I would be able to move better. I'm working with and in-house PT for the next two weeks and then I'm looking to go to Helen Hayes rehabilitation near my home for outpatient but I'm so fearful that the new knee is going to form scar tissue because I'm unable to really have much range of motion due to the swelling. I will try some of these exercises, thank you so much...
Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment here! I’m glad you found this video helpful! Swelling after surgery varies from person to person and can last between 3-6 months depending on how much activity you’re doing. It is part of the normal healing process and by only being 9 days out you will likely see improvement in the next 3-4 weeks. Hang in there and take a look at my other video I made on how to manage swelling! I go over various techniques so that many people can find which method works best for them! I’ll link it below for you to watch and I’m wishing you the best in your recovery! ruclips.net/video/Pi0xeXfpeQI/видео.htmlsi=_eUkkxxFK_GYLUmb
I am day 6 after partial KR surgery - I very actively trained for this surgery by doing a variety of exercises to flex and strengthen my knees. My flexion is 100+ and pain reasonable without narcotics. I keep the ice machine on the knee most of the time including to sleep. These exercises are spot on- pushing just past the pain point is key to progress. I am encouraged I will be playing pickleball in a couple months 😊
Wow this is great news and I’m happy to hear you got a head start on your rehab exercises! Thanks for watching here! Wishing you the best in your recovery!
Hello Dr, thanks for that video, I am 50 years old and I am doing my right knee replacement this 29 of May in 2 weeks from now. I kee watching videos over videos.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and most importantly taking the time to comment! I’m wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming surgery! Hope you learn a lot of tips through my TKR videos!!!
Great information! I would appreciate workout videos for each of the pre - and post surgery phases of recovery. I believe the videos will help all of us to do the proper regiment for the phase we are in. Thanks
Thank you for stopping by to watch and support this channel! Your feedback matters and I value what my viewers have to say. With that being said I think that’s a fantastic idea! Workout videos for pre and post surgery can help people follow the routine consistently! I’ll be working on these videos in the next upcoming weeks! Thank you so much for the idea!
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Yes these range of motion exercises can be great for anyone trying to restore their knee mobility after surgery. I would focus on trying to perform these 2-3 times daily after surgery. Hope that helps!
I'm 75yrs old and replaced my artificial knee after 20yrs. I have a porch swing which is great for range of motion bending my knee. I seldom sit in my swing so i have my coffee and do my exercises. I enjoy swinging on my front porch
Good day doc Mike after tkr and bending exercise I feel tightness of my femoral tendon and when I bend my knee I feel my patella crashing to my femur bones have pain what should I do .thank you very much
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment here! One of the best ways to help improve your ability to bend your knee is to work on soft tissue massage along the quadriceps and also focus on various knee bending stretches! In this video I go over some of my favorite stretches that have worked well for many of my patients! ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=tfR5CkjkdUerIcxS
Thank you so much for stopping by to watch! Your support means a lot and I’m glad you found this video helpful! I also have a playlist of other videos I think you’ll like! You can check them out here! Wishing you a speedy recovery!! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=XLAg-O7l14qsv2P2
My TKR was 3 weeks ago. Physical therapy is very hard but has been very useful for me, especially doing the floor hurdles. Without this exercise, I would never have been able to get in/out of my car. i finally was able to pedal a bike completely in forward direction a week ago.
Thanks for watching! Yes I agree physical therapy is very challenging in the beginning stages but it does get easier after you start developing the proper strength! Thanks for sharing your experience with us all!
Hey thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Sounds like you still have a good amount of time to make some great progress! Add these into your routine and stay consistent! You can do it! Wishing you the best!
I also am having the worst time straightening my leg. I’m 5 weeks post op. I am working hard in PT and on my own and very discouraged. But this is encouraging.
Hello Im 1 month post ACL meniscuss surgeries and before has 75⁰ flexion, but 2 weeks ago I slip my crutches n fell after I step n feel pain. After that my knee sweeling again n have limitation only 55⁰ with very painfull if I force to bend, is this exercise will work for me?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment here!It really means a lot! Yes I do believe these exercises can benefit you because as physical therapists we are using very similar exercises like in this program when rehabilitating individuals with post ACL. Consistent stretching and working on your flexibility will be key!
When I had my knees replaced in 2019 I had the surgery five months apart… I had to do PT twice a day for twelve weeks… I guess the heel slide helped a lot on getting a 130 degree bend in my knee. I also got the zero extension so I met my goal as a 62 year old Woman. I had to work hard for it but my goal was accomplished. The hardest exercise was the side leg raise…. That was a bear to push through…
Wow thank you for sharing your journey with us! It sounds like the hard work and consistent effort made a big difference in your recovery! Wishing you the best and thanks for watching!!
I had a midshaft femur fracture and had two surgeries four months apart with plates and screws and now I'm 6 weeks post op but my knee don't go beyond 90° the pain is overbearing when my physio tries to bend the knee. I do heel slides but I'm still on 90°. Do you think my knee will ever bend normal again?
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Sometimes regaining knee flexion (bending) can be tough for people! It could be because of swelling, pain, muscle tightness, and joint stiffness. In this video I provide many different alternatives to help improve knee flexion mobility! Check this video out and let me know which ones you try! ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=23ftFhDxgeTgK9sV
These exercises are very helpful, thank you. I have no problem with extension, but my biggest obstacle for flexion is intense pain, just below the crease of the knee on the outside, which I guess is the hamstring. There is a palpable knot there. Doing the heel slides is excruciating, but my physical therapist insists on continuing to do them. I feel that they’re actually causing damage and slowing my progress down. After being pretty successful with a cane, I had to go back to the walker after my second physical therapy session. Do you have any advice for dealing with this? I have already told the therapist that I’m not going to do any exercise that causes that much pain. People around me keep insisting that I have to go through that pain in order to regain my motion range. I was at 0-110 degrees when I started physical therapy, so I don’t have that far to go. I really don’t want to be subjected to this brutal therapy anymore. I did almost no exercises for those first two weeks and came out with a good range of motion. I’m tempted to just let it be and just use gentle work at home if anything, but the prevailing wisdom seems to be that that is not going to happen. my experience from past hamstring injuries, though, is that ice and rest are the keys. Not overexerting I don’t know what to do.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I really appreciate your comments and questions! If I were you I would still focus on your range of motion exercises and maybe explore other stretches that aren’t so painful. There are many different exercises to help with improve knee flexion. Also I would recommend exploring some soft tissue massage if you haven’t already done so. Addressing any tightness around the fascia and tissue can make a dramatic difference with pain and your range of motion. Here are a few videos below on my channel where I go over these items: ➡️ ruclips.net/video/Kc4acFuc_Fs/видео.htmlsi=wI9uweOeNroM3TBT ➡️ ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=reUVD8GJrbVIh_NN
Thanks for stopping by to watch and support the channel! Bilateral TKR is no easy task but I’ve seen many have successful outcomes! Although the first 6-12 weeks are the most important to regain flexibility you CAN still see progress with consistency of your exercises past the 12 week mark. Stay consistent with the therapy daily and focus on pushing your range of motion although to end range with each session! Wishing you the best!!
Wow that hanging knee and lifting is me spot on it’s so hard to sit right and let it hang. But my ROM is crap and I need to improve it, it’s so hard to do the some of the PT.. been 2 months post Op from patella tendon rupture. I have to walk around no brace now and it sucks. Scariest part is thinking if I stretch it too much my patella will snap 🤦🏾♂️
Great video, I’ve just had meniscus tear surgery nearly three weeks ago but while he was in my knee he drilled some bone to cause bleeding. I’ve got a lot of swelling and bruising and it’s just knowing how far to push it while the knees so swollen!
Awesome video, had replacement a few wks ago. Good to kmow that my pt was doing all of these with me. My knee feels great and stronger every day! Thanks for sharing!!👍💪
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! It means a lot and I’m so happy to hear you’re doing well! Sounds like recovery is coming along great! I made a surgery list with some other videos that I think you’d enjoy. Take a look when you have time! I’ll leave a link below! Hoping for a fast recovery! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=frx0ftb5Bn-v2-PY
Gm dr Mike I just had my knee surgery on 23 aug I have lot swelling so I’m ice elevated how long do that therapy tell me too get up every hour walk and ice
Thanks for taking the time to watch and congratulations on your recent surgery! When you have some time check out this video I made here where I discuss how much you should be walking after surgery: ruclips.net/video/4BGamNg6zCw/видео.htmlsi=5niC127rPKkWn9i2
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and for commenting! I greatly appreciate it! Yes if you’ve recently encountered an injury these exercises can help improve your range of motion and strength again! Do them at your own pace! Some movement is better than no movement!
I like these. I have 110-115 knee flex and almost 0 degree flat, if I work at it. (Still hurts tho, dang it). I never took any pain meds. I just can't see that being good. They had me doing the ankle pumps 15 minutes into the recovery room. Walking at 30 minutes with a walker, and home in two hours. My PT people must have watched your videos. But it is also very good to see them done from someone else. I need to practice the balance more but it is better than before the TKR. Just not as good as I would like yet. Swelling is almost gone but I should be elevating better. I'll keep watching these and your other videos. Great channel. Much appreciated Dr. Mike
Wow !! 110-115 knee flexion and 0 degrees flat means that you’re making significant progress and I’m so happy to hear this! I appreciate you stopping by to watch and I think you’re right on track! Thank you again for your wonderful comments this all supports my journey! Happy healing!
Thanks for watching! Yes these would be very helpful for that type of condition especially since your focus would be improving range of motion and re education on the muscles that support and provide stability for the knee! Wishing you the best!
My knee was stucked at 75° after 4 months and the doctor suggested me to use the JAS-EZ , it's a brace with a ratchet the resembles a medieval torture device, it's painful and so far getting close to 90°, I do all those exercises that you showed as well, but it's going to be hard
Please share with me which one of these exercises have been the most effective for you? Comment below on what has been your biggest challenge after surgery? Hope your recovery is going smooth!
I had surgery about 2.5 weeks ago.
Seated passive knee hang - Sitting at the edge of the bed. I have done the other exercises.
Thanks for all the great tips, you're great!
//Jeanette from Sweden
@@glitterjean1021 thank you so much for stopping by to watch! Your support means a lot and I’m wishing for a fast recovery! When you have a moment take a look at my surgery playlist! I think there are some other videos that you might Iike! Have a great day! Here it is ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=_FgIr6-sv6F0xyc8
Stairs (eventually).
Found video very simple to follow and helpful. Thank you.
I think most helpful is learning to straighten knee with rubber band.
I had trouble trying to bend my knee to the point of tears during my sessions. The best advice my doctor gave me was to replace my chair with a rocking chair and gently rock whenever I was sitting. After a few weeks, the knee bending improved considerably and my replacement is 20 years old now and still functions very well. It is the no-tears method.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! And I think that’s a fantastic idea how you regained your ability to bend your knee! I’m glad that exercise worked well for you!
@deepattison9329-that is a great idea with the rocking chair. I am now looking for one ready for my surgery. Thank you and bless you for sharing ❤️🙏🌟🙋🏻♀️👏🇬🇧
@@teresaspensley5640 thank you for stopping by to watch!!
Just wondering what kind would be best as I don’t want to fall on the rocking chair and move it and damage my knee more 🥲
Had knee replacement surgery 10 days ago….. That heal slide maneuver is an absolute killer, and where you plant your foot and scooch your butt forward isn’t much better. I’m doing good for extension, but getting bend is extremely painful.
I was looking at my rocking chair earlier today and thinking that might be a good aid. Thanks for confirming my beliefs.
Going to try using a towel/strap on the heal slides to see if they become more manageable.
Thanks for the helpful hints/pointers
I had TKR surgery yesterday and felt I was doing well. I managed to go up and down steps with a crutch, then did exercises. I managed a 70 degree bend but a few hours later I can hardly bend the knee and it's very painful. They say day 2 is when patients say 'what have I done?!' I've been given a cold wrap attached to a portable iced water box to bring down the swelling. I'm sure there will be ups and downs but It is worth the pain in the end. My mother had a new lease on life with her replacement when she was 80. She would march up a 1 in 6 hlll to her house, swim in the pool or sea 3 times a week and walked 3 miles a day. She's my inspiration to fight through the pain, remembering how bad my knees had become.
Wow it seems like your mother was a great inspiration! She was strong and resilient. But yes the beginning may seems tough but it does get better with time! Consistency with the exercise is key! Thanks for watching and sharing with everyone your journey! Wishing you the best and hope you have a smooth recovery! You can do it!
Thats what PT is doing to you.Getting worse for you. No PT 3-4 weeks after surgery,then you'll be ok. These so called specialist are intrested in you to get worse ,so they can make money. F them. You have to recover from surgery,not f...g exercises. They f me up after my hip replacement. @ sessions and i told them to fuck off.After the second surgery ,no PT. F them.
@@jomc20 No PT after surgery for a few weeks. I dont know how people listen to these so called pt specialists. First you have to heal,you just got a surgery,than pt. Becuse of the idiots from PT, i could not bend my knee for 5 weeks. F them.
My story. Operated on 6 wks ago, week one could'nt do much. on crutches .I was taking Palexia for pain, Endone and Tramadole just were'nt working. Week two.Still on crutches, Total leg swelling increased severely by mid week, had it checked out,and got a clean bill of health. Week 3, I had already stopped all narcotics and started to drive my car, I started my group physio, twice a week ,knee flexion was around 80 - 85 degrees. Week 4. Continued to drive car , I must stipulate, only when I really needed to, due to living alone, And only out of necessity. Physio twice a week and managed to ride stationary bike ,knee flexion 90- 95/100. Only using one crutch at this stage. At week 5, I had stopped using walking aids, Still doing physio twice a week, walking better unaided . I joined a gym so I can have use of leg press and stationery bike on off days to physio, Knee flexion has gone from 95 degrees to 110. I find cycling has helped a lot, along with the use of a thigh high compression stocking as well as using a tens machine to stimulate the quad and calf muscles.
Wow what an incredible recovery and I want to thank you for coming on here and sharing your experience with everyone here! Great job on sticking to the consistency of rehab sessions and it sounds like you’re getting better each week! Wishing you the best in your recovery and I want to thank you for watching this video!!
It wasn't total knee replacement surgery was it? Cause recovery was quick sounds like.
Did you actually have total knee replacement surgery?
Maybe just turn tendons...@@gsglo
@@daviddoniassr.2851 I had a partial knee replacement on my right leg two years ago and four weeks ago had my second partial replacement on my left leg. Don’t think that because it’s a partial it’s a cakewalk! It’s been a nightmare both times. The pain is absolutely horrible. I’m in physical therapy now and after four weeks I can get around the stationary bike 10 times with a lot of pain. my first partial replacement took me four months before I actually felt better. But now I have a small scar and a knee that’s 100% functioning like a new knee! Just hope I have the same result with the second one!
I'll be undergoing surgery next month. Lil bit scared. Now after seeing your videos n reading comments it made me gather courage.
You can do this! Stay positive you’re going to do great! Wishing you the best!!! Thanks for watching!
6 wks out from surgery, Stay positive!. Don't believe everything you hear about how well people are recovering or have recovered..It's an individual process.The start of my recovery was a little bit slow,When I started group physio I found I was comparing myself against other people and thinking I was severely behind.After five sessions I am ahead of them in my rehab. People saying they were walking after a day is either very rare or BS!. The takeaway is Don't be hard on yourself ,stay positive, Don't put high expectations on yourself. Remember! any movement is better than no movement. Also I found the use of a thigh high compression stocking worn when sleeping really helped bring down the swelling, along with a Tens machine for muscle stimulation. I wish you well 👍
No PT for a few weeks after surgery. No more pain,then you can do PT. For me pt made my leg worse.
Post-Operative Recovery From Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery | Guide To Knee Replacement Surgery ruclips.net/video/rqc4wRFltOc/видео.html
I just had my ACL reconstruction surgery 2 weeks ago, happy to help with any questions you have
I’ve had both knees replaced in the last 4 months. This video is full of fantastic info. Remember the 3 priorities; Elevate, Range of motion and strengthening. I didn’t elevate after my 1st TKR and it made recovery very difficult. 2nd TKR was a breeze in comparison.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and most importantly thanks for commenting! It means a lot and I love your 3 priorities! ELEVATE, ROM, STRENGTH! So important and I’m so happy you got to share your experiences with us all! Very valuable!
I am 65 and had a total knee replacement on my left knee 11 weeks ago. I was discharged from hospital the next day because I was able to walk with the aid of a walker in spite of great pain. I did the PT right away and was brave enough to drive 2 days later with no problem although getting in and out the car is a very big problem. I could walk quite well without even a cane two weeks later. I was recovering everyday satisfactorily until the 5th week, the numbness on the outside of the knee and parts of the sole, swelling and the pain.... all remain the same thereafter. I can now bend my knee to around 105 degree, 115 degree with some effort and pain. I was told the goal is only 120 degree, not 145 degree like a normal knee. I can now walk reasonably normal although not too fast or for more than 20 minutes. The pain is tolerable with one pain killer. Although my doctor said I am doing very well, I know for a fact that some people will never completely recover. Two weeks ago I played some badminton and took it very easy. Still my knee would kill me for the next few days. I just hope that I could recover to 75 % within one year and forget about going back to the ball court or any demanding chores around the house.
ps I lost 3 kg in a month and have regained half of it now. I do not drink but smoke almost a pack a day before and after the surgery. I have never changed my diet. I do not take any vitamin or supplements. I stopped going to PT appointment after 2 sessions. I do PT at home and the only equipment is an armchair.... You need a good leg in addition to a walker to support your recovery for a few weeks so try not to do both knees at the same time. I am glad I did not.
Thank you for taking the time to watch this one and most importantly for sharing your experiences with us all! Sounds like your recovery has been coming along well working at your own pace! Happy to hear things are improving each week! Wishing you the best!
I actually quit going to physical therapy because of the intense pain. I was being subjected to toward knee straightening. The therapists were pressing on my kneecap until I shouted out in extreme pain, after which the quad sets
were extremely painful and brought me to tears, then experienced anxiety in anticipation of my physical therapy appointments, and have been as of today Eight days without any PT appointments t
At the 5 week point TKR which is tomorrow I am watching videos, attempting to find answers and solutions. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share your experience here! Unfortunately everyone experiences pain very differently but we do know that physical therapy can be extremely important after surgery! I’m wishing you the best of luck!
You need therapy or it can it make things worse down the road. Find a new therapist or do your own but please make sure you are doing them. I know someone who walked in there tippy toes permanently due to failure to get good range of motion
I had the same experience 4 days out, he was way too tough. I changes location and had another pt therapist, they were great!
Ice and elevation helps a lot, Take pain meds half hour prior to physio to reduce the pain level I realise this reply is a month after the event .hope all has gone well
I had 2 weeks of home PT and then started outpatient PT…it was my third week in PT when the therapist was flexing my surgical knee and inducing so much pain to the point of being horrific and intolerable! After that session, my surgical knee became red and more swollen…it was 3 days before I could even hardly mobilize any at all with it. I called my surgeon and went in to see him, X-Rays were done and he examined my surgical knee/leg. X-Rays were fine, however my surgical knee was inflamed. Flexion to my surgical knee was 90 degrees+. He put me on a low dose of anti inflammatory med. I continued 2 more weeks of PT and after the 2nd week, same thing again where the therapist set the recumbent bike seat up too close where it caused hard pain to my surgical knee with each revolution. I’m sure it was unintentional but enough was enough for me, I quit PT, called my surgeon and his nurse said he was fine with that as long as I continued my therapy at home. I’ve been doing better on my own. I’m right at 3 months post op.
I'm 3 weeks out of TKR , I'm going to PT twice a week they are wonderful. My knee is sooo tight and the pain is horrible. They are having me do a lot of the same excersises you have shown . I still have a lot of swelling and pain . This was a tough surgery, and i haven't been able to get up my stairs until today . I may have cried a lot because I wasn't expecting this to be so hard . I'm following your channel and will be elevating my leg for sure tomorrow.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video! I’m so happy to hear you found my channel and hope these videos provide you with some helpful encouragement. It is no easy recovery but you will get better! Focus on taking it one day at a time and stay consistent with those exercises! You can do it! I’m rooting for you!
I am at nine week out and wasn’t expecting it to be this hard either. I still have pain when I’m walking and can only go up stairs one leg at a time.
@@SelfLoveJourney56 Thank you for watching!
I am 3 weeks and the pain is still brutal!
@ Thank you for watching!
I had full knee replacement on November 9,2023. After 6 PT sessions I was able to get 126 degree bend on my knee. I am 63 and at 11 months post op. Never give up. you can do this.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and most importantly thanks for the encouragement!
Thank you. I am scared now. I need full. Knee replacement. My foot on that leg has a pinched nerve that controls that foot. Almost lost the use of that foot. Have dropped foot. Never had surgery nor been in the hospital and I'm 70 now. Keep me in your prayers.
@ thank you so much for taking the time to watch this one and comment really appreciate it!
I had surgery about 3 weeks ago... And I was told to do the leg contractions only and I'm having some stiffness in my knee and pain in my calf and leg... But you actually knows what you're talking about... Some of what I'm feeling and dealing with you explained... I'm definitely going to use these... Thanks a million🙏🥰🙏
Thank you so much for stopping by and watching! Im so glad you found this video helpful! Wishing you a fast recovery!
Thanks alot 🙏
Thank you for the great advice. I have mastered most of the beginning exercising and was looking for something to do to expand past those beginning ones!
@@stupidwithmoney hey thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! And I appreciate you watching! If you havent already done so check out my surgery playlist where I have a few more videos for people who have undergone knee replacements. I’m definitely going to focus on expanding this library for people to have as a resource. This particular one has more exercise progressions and I’ll also be making one soon on how to return to the gym after knee replacement! Let me know if there is anything else you’d like for me to cover ! ruclips.net/video/vOlS7caH2h0/видео.htmlsi=GlLTVaaQo32q_Ewc
Would this work for someone who had a patellar tendon repair surgery? Love the video! 😊
I declined physio after my knee replacement due to the aggressive behaviour of my physio.
My knee was replaced on a Tuesday afternoon, I was discharged on the Wednesday with a recall to physiotherapist on the Friday some 60 hours later.
When I saw the physio he put me in the knee slide position and told me I had to achieve 90 degrees. A 90 degree template was produced and my ankle was forced back to 90 degrees in a single rapid motion! The pain was tremendous, but more importantly that action caused the wound to burst directly over the patella. Consequently my clip removal was not undertaken until 3 1/2 weeks later as wound was still leaking.
I am following your videos with great success and only a little discomfort. I can achieve over 100 degrees and can straighten the knee with no problem.
As I write this my operation was 10 week’s ago without any physio intervention and was driving after18 days, walking without sticks achieved after 8 days, I am 72 years old. Most important is doing the exercises both before and after your surgery, a positive attitude helps!
I am so sorry to hear about your previous experience with a physio! And I’m very happy to hear that you found my videos and have been using them to aid in your recovery! It sounds like now you’ve been making some great progress and things are starting to feel back to normal again! I really appreciate your support and you taking the time to comment!
Wow that physio needs to be reported to your surgeon and their employers for abuse! That physio will repeat that on a other unsuspecting patient and could potentially cause er y serious harm! I went to physio 2 weeks after my tkr and all they did was assess my ROM and show me exercises , i have heard of so many tkr patients getting their freshly new knee forced to bend within 1~5days post op with no informed consent, there are a lot of sadistic and or poorly trained pt’s out there! Thank goodness for the amazing ones like Dr Mike and Dr Samantha Smith (SUCCEED with Your new KNEE)
@ reported to my consultant and action is ongoing! Thank you for the reply, I do appreciate it! Glad to say my surgery has proved extremely successful as I now walk and move with ease but more importantly painless!
@ thank you for watching!!!
Thankyou for your professional knowledgeable postings.
Thank you for watching and for supporting the MWDM RUclips channel! Really appreciate it and glad it was helpful!
I'd like to add the request that you not use background music or at least turn down the volume. Many of the people you're reaching are older people, many of whom may have hearing loss. Background music makes it much more difficult for hearing impaired people - even those with hearing aids - to understand speech.
Aside from that, I appreciate the information you are relaying (but the music really gets in the way for me).
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and watch! This is very great feedback and I will definitely consider this for all future videos. I like to sometimes add music to make the videos a little more engaging but I do not want to distract my viewers from the message I am trying to deliver! Thanks for your comment!
Every day I practiced my knee bending since my knee replacement surgery. I'm glad it didn't take long to get better.
This is great news! Congratulations on your progress! Thanks for taking the time to watch this video!
Hi Dr Mike
I came across your channel whilst looking for some help 1 week after a partial knee replacement on outer side of left knee.Your knowledge and skill combined with the insights you give into what the body is going through post op and how the exercises work to help restore mobility and strength have been invaluable. Today is day 9 post op and the improvement in 2 days of doing your exercises is phenomenal. Thank you so very much.
PS the exercise which has been the most helpful so far is the lying down passive knee roll with strap; your suggestion to use the strap to coax the knee flex just a touch further is brilliant. Thanks again.
First off I just wanted to thank you tremendously for taking the time to comment such kind words! As a newer and smaller creator these comments do really help with my growth and I appreciate it so much. I’m so happy that you found this video helpful and I’m excited to see your progress and get well! Sounds like you’re having some good success so far! Keep up the good work and stay positive throughout the process. You’ll have good days and bad days but you got this! Also when you get a chance check out my surgery playlist where I have a few more videos that I think you’ll appreciate and find helpful. I’ll link the playlist here for you to easily find. ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=xMG8bbBQSBoWTIpz
Nice! This is a small little trick that can get you that extra 5-10 degrees! It’s surprisingly effective ! Glad to hear it’s working well!
Thank you for sharing I am about to have knee replacement and I have been very active all my life and I am very grateful for the tips for recovery ❤
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! Wishing you the best!
Thanks so much Dr Mike! So true about the tears involved with getting stretched. I just found your channel and will check back as I’m 6 weeks out! Let’s go! Good luck all with your recovery
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for watching this video! I’m glad you found it informative and I’m hoping your recovery is going very smooth! So happy you found my channel and you’ll be joining the rest of the MOVE with DR. MIKE community!!
Kaiser would not release me from physical therapy until I was at 120 degrees. I am going on 9 months post op, the hardest thing was trusting the knee, always worrying about a bad step forward or back. I started trusting the knee after I stepped in a large divit at a park, didn’t fall and no pain in the knee.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Trusting the knee can definitely be challenging especially with a new knee. That’s why I believe balance training can be helpful in building the confidence, coordination and proprioception in the knee again! Thanks again for stopping by to watch!
yes, my chitta vriti (mind chatter) has me feeling like it won't hold me! I need more balance training. Any videos here by Dr. Mike on balancee?
@nancypadulsky9683 thanks for watching and yes I actually do have a few on balance training! I’ll link my favorite below!! 👇
Thanks for watching! Yes I have made a few videos on my favorite exercises for balance! Here they are! 1) ruclips.net/video/l5E02UsmpNM/видео.htmlsi=u8QO14YbjDAD8w3d 2) ruclips.net/video/qX7mGKjVee0/видео.htmlsi=Bat7JQ9-3ZcwbbbL
After two months, my knee was still swollen and hurting so I went to see my surgeon. He told me to get out of physical therapy immediately because going there continued to inflame my knee so I stopped and sure enough two weeks later my knee was bending just fine because all the inflammation was gone
Thank you, this is a great video. I have had both knees replaced and these are the best exercise I have come across and give me the best progress to mobility.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to comment such kind words! I really appreciate your support and glad you enjoyed this one!!
Thank you very much! ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Hope you found it helpful! Appreciate it
Mike, thanks for sharing this. I found it very helpful indeed. Now 2 weeks post total knee replacement in Scotland, UK and your alternative exercises helped me 'ease into' the stretching and compression round my knee which i was finding difficult. Keep up the great work!
Welcome from Scotland! So cool to see all my viewers watching from around the world. I am very grateful for you guys taking the time to watch these videos! Thank you so much for the encouraging words and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this one!
Hi Dr Mike
Just to give you an update on how helpful and effective your exercises truly are: my surgeon was super impressed with my knee flexion and straight leg at my 2 week post op check up, after one week of doing your exercises. I have since started the hospital physio exercises as well but find your key exercises in this video the best by far. Btw, I am finding that by doing the ankle pops at regular intervals throughout the day, my swelling is reduced, if I don’t, it gets worse. I also do the icing and resting legs above heart level, all of which you advise. Thanks again so much for sharing all your skill and knowledge in this video. It is very much appreciated.
Wow this is so fantastic to hear! You are so welcome and I’m glad these exercises were helpful for you. And thank you for the update because it makes me extremely happy to hear how your progress is coming along. That means you’ve really been working hard and your progress shows it! Taking the time to comment and watch means so much to me and I want to say thanks 🙏🏻 Keep up the good work!
Alright, I did this hip stretch, I have immediate relief. WOW! Thank you.
I’m so happy to hear this one worked out for you! That hip flexor stretch is a must in everyone’s program!! Thanks for watching!!!!
I get groin pain, so perhaps I need the hip stretch! Thanks.
@@nancypadulsky9683 I do them daily. The groin pains are so uncomfortable. That muscle is so weak now. In PT they massage it as well as my quads and hamstrings. When the quads get stronger, the groin pain will decrease, I’ve been told. These stretches help a lot.
Thank you. This was so informative!
Thank you for watching!!!
I am glad to be here and to see your video, Had Comformis TKR surgery 2.5 weeks ago. Was terribly sick for 1.5 weeks devoid of sleep & illness interferred with exercises I had hoped to do some days. I was stunned when you mentioned 2 week range of motion scores. Just this week my physical therapist said something close to: "I would like you to be at 120 or 121 range of motion by the end of the 2nd week but you've been ill so much of the time you have been here," My score had gone from 93 to 96 to 101. I left feeling that I had disappointed her not being at 120. So this perplexes me. Sorry if name icon comes up2x. Some sort of computer glitch.
Thanks for watching and most of all for supporting the channel! And congratulations on your recent surgery! Don’t be discouraged. You can still make a lot of progress in a short amount of time. Focus on one day at a time and continue to emphasize daily stretches! I’m so happy you found this video! Thank you
Hi Dr. Mike,
I am a pretty active 60 year old nurse. I had a Total knee replacement on December 21, 2023. I am currently 5 weeks post- op. I’m so excited that I came upon your videos. I feel I’m making progress, and your knee bends with strap at the thigh has really helped with my knee slides. My cold knee bend is at 93 degrees, after PT I was at 99 degrees. I feel my therapist is putting negative feedback that I should be near 100-115. It’s definitely still painful during exercises, but only taking Tylenol. What are your thoughts for knee stiffness?
Thanks,
LaRue
Congratulations on your knee surgery and thank you for stopping by to watch and support the channel! 99 degrees is great and there is always room for improvement! Don’t be hard on yourself just because you can’t meet a specific milestone! Focus on the exercises daily and keep trying various exercises that you can tolerate! Knee stiffness at this point of the recovery is normal and will improve over time as the flexibility improves! Good luck I’ll be rooting for you!
Just curious how you’re doing? I’m in the same position and about 6 weeks post surgery.
Hi Dr. Mike, after my TKR, I have done 20 sessions of physiotherapy, but my knee is not bending beyond 65 degree. It is very stiff and extremely painful even after 3 months post op. My surgeon is recommending McKee knee braces, my physiotherapist recommending Dyna Splint? I don't want any óf this, what do you think, can I improve my bend without these brace and dyna splint?
@@JKHen22 Hi…I’m currently 12 weeks post surgery. Still going to PT twice a week. My knee bend is between 109-117* before and after therapy. Therapist is concentrating on strengthening my quads with knee press machines, etc. My only concern, is pain continues while walking. I still need Tylenol/Motrin about every 6 hrs. I need to get back to nursing, but know way am I ready for 12 hour shifts! Ugh…
Thank you so much. I am 4 days after tibia plateau surgery with screews and plays in my bone and these exercises almost got me to 75% bend.
Thank you so much for watching! That is great news and I’m so happy to hear you’re making great progress! Wishing you the best in your recovery! Wish you well!!
Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Glad you found it helpful!
So clearly explained and demonstrated! Thank you so much Dr Mike!
Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel! It really means a lot and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this one! Wishing you well take care!
Excellent info and very well-explained. Thank you so much!
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and for commenting! I really appreciate it!!
Had limb lengthening surgery just over a month ago and these excersises are great .... thank you.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! I appreciate it and I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!
Dr. Mike, this video is extremely helpful. The chair movement is brilliant, I will try this today. Today I feel blessed to have seen this channel, I’m inspired and not so down on myself at this point of 1 week, 4 days post op. The hip stretch is extremely helpful as well as I’ve been sore on my right hip. I am grateful. Thank you!
I am so thankful to have you as a viewer and I’m very happy some of these videos have helped and inspired you! I’m rooting for you and wishing you the best in your recovery! Stay positive! You got this!!
Thanks Dr. Mike! I love your videos.
Thank you so much for your support!!!
How often should I ice operative knee?
For the first 2-3 weeks I usually recommend icing for 3-5 times per day up to 20-30 minutes at a time with a skin barrier to protect your skin. Then as time passes and you have less swelling and pain you can reduce the frequency of the ice! Thanks for watching!
The chair one truly works well for me. My operated knee was "stuck" + the sitting on chair, sliding body forward, getting knee to bend more, gave great release and more flexibility!!
I’m so happy to hear this worked out for you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment here!
Enjoyed the video,great help , 🙏🇬🇧
Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!
Thank you for your information Doc❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for watching!!!
Im 41 and about 7 weeks post tkr. I wish i had found your video sooner 😢 some of these are really great tips that no one mentioned and would have helped so much. My strength is great in the leg but my range of motion isnt what it should be and still having too much pain.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video and I’m very glad you found this one helpful! Your kind words are inspiring and don’t be discouraged! There is still a lot of progress you can make even after 7 weeks! Keep up with all your exercises and let me know if there is any other topics related to post TKR that you’d like for me to cover!
I'm 41 too and had my surgery in April. I have never seen anyone our age in the comments 😊 hope you're doing well now
@helengyamfiboateng9149 thanks for watching hope you found this video helpful!!
Thank you for this video. I had my external fixation around my knee down to my ankle removed after 4 months and few days. Now my leg stiff and can only bend the knee 30 degrees.This video has been very helpful and started to follow this exercise routine today. Thank you❤❤❤
Wow thank you for sharing your story! Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery! Thanks for watching!
Thank you.This is excellent info.Much appreciate Dr. Mike
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I really appreciate this!
Thank you Dr. I'm 3 months after my right TKR. Thank you for the information and advice. Will surely follow and I'm recovering really well. 🤞🏻
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I’m so glad you found this video helpful and I’m wishing you the best! Take care!
Getting my new knee on Oct 7th.as a nurse, I thought u were great.great content.😊
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I really appreciate your kind words and the support! It means the world! Thank you and wishing you the best with your upcoming procedure!
How did your surgery go? Was it a full or partial knee replacement?
Thank you! You're great! I appreciate the help.
Sandra Jo.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! So happy you enjoyed this one!
Hi, I'm 8 weeks tkr. Doing well with lots of PT, and you. What I've noticed is a lump in my posterior knee, similar to a bakers cyst. Is this from inflammation of hamstring? thank you
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! This might have been something you’ve already had but is now more noticeable now that you have more swelling in the leg. Or it might just be more fluid collecting behind the knee which is not uncommon. I would recommend continuing to manage the swelling with ice, elevation, and maybe even some compression and see how your knee responds. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the suggestions. 🙏🙏
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!
I’m 4 weeks and 1 day after RTKR and as Dr Mike says the heel slide exercise is totally the worst for me. Thanks for the alternatives Dr Mike. As another person commented about a rocking chair helping I bought a secondhand one and doing that and as much as I possibly can 🙏🙋🏻♀️❤️👍🇬🇧
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and share your encouraging words! This means so much to me! I’m glad you found this video informative and wishing you a fast smooth recovery!!
@@MovewithDrMike- thank you.
Well just a bit ago lifted my leg to a pillow. Yes thank you. I did pt 2 months pre op I imagine if didn’t do non be in real trouble is only 9 days ago. Thank you from your encouragement.
That’s terrific I’m so happy to hear! And I am a firm believer that pre operative exercises are helpful! Thanks again for stopping by to watch!
I just saw this video and have been doing several of these exercises. My question is do you have a video on how to break up the scar tissue underneath the incision area?
Thanks for taking the time to watch this video! I actually do have a video about this on my Surgery Playlist on my channel page! You can check it out here! ruclips.net/video/JfNCqbzXrPs/видео.htmlsi=kRb0yMHkT5EKyE-3 hope that helps!
Excellent stuff.. I’m getting a knee rebuild in a couple of weeks.. This will be my “go-to” video to get things going again. Many Thanks
Hey thanks for watching and for your kind words! I always appreciate to hear from my viewers on how they are enjoying the content! Wishing you the best in your upcoming procedure! Hoping for a smooth and fast recovery!!
@@MovewithDrMike Had surgery done Tuesday, saw PT person today.. Im doing your video (best I can) 4x a day
Big thanks again. Bending is the big issue…
Had my left Hip done on 11/1/24. The surgeon prescribed the RomTech Portable connect pedal device, basically a smaller version of a recumbent bike that uses passive pedal motion. I feel it was a game changer for my recovery, still going to PT once a week. My knee felt very limber after just a couple days. My biggest issue was night pain, my operated shin would be throbbing all night.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and comment here! Congrats on your recent surgery and it sounds like that pedal device was a game changer for you! It’s amazing how much just consistent movement post surgery can help! Great job
I'm 5 weeks out and feel like such a failure. When I get up in the morning, it's like I never did a single excersize. I can barely bend my knee or straighten it. I am having such a hard time. Will try your excersizes. My PT is with the surgeons office, and basically, they go by a computer program. 😢 very helpful just do the excersizes for what day you are out from surgery. Will try your excersizes and hopefully they will be better.
Hang in there and stay positive! It’s not just a physical recovery but also a mental recovery! It takes a lot on your mind have to restrict activities for the first couple months and not being able to do the things that you normally want to do. But it DOES GET EASIER! Take the small wins and focus on setting mini goals! Don’t compare yourself to anybody else but your own journey! It’s your story and now here for you to tell! Rooting for you and a fast recovery thanks for watching!
Thank you very much helpful, Iam on my 6 day. Still w lots of pain.
Thank you for watching ! Stay positive you got this! It does get better!!
Thank you, Dr Mike. I am 1 month out and 80 yrs old. This is such a challenge but thank you for your help!
Hey thanks for stopping by to watch! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one! Don’t worry it does get easier! Hang in there!!
@dorothy...
80 also..getting surgery soon...have seen so few posts from 80+ year olds.
@@saintexupery8406 thank you for watching!!!!
excellent, i just had my second TKR, i am 9 days post op. so, ive spent a lot of time doing TKR post op knee function recovery. this dr mike video is concise well explained and to the point on the basics. plus, his extension and flexion stretching advice is better, imo
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and I’m so happy you found it helpful! Your words are so encouraging and kind which makes me extremely grateful for the opportunity to be able to help others like yourself! I’m glad your recovery is coming along well and I’m wishing the best for you! Take care of yourself!!!
Thank you so much I am in the process of getting through this stay blessed
You’re very welcome I’m glad you found this valuable! And I wanted to thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! I greatly appreciate this!
Had TKR 2 days ago. I really appreciate your video. This makes more sense than some of the exercises in the book they gave me. For example everything is in the lying position. Sitting up for the straightening exercise makes sense.
Hey I want to say thank you for stopping by to watch and for taking the time to write a comment! The support really does help! I’m glad you found this video applicable for your situation and I hope you get a chance to implement some of these techniques into your recovery! I know with your recent surgery you may have some tough days but rest assure it does get better! Stay focused on one day at a time and stay consistent with those exercises! You can do it!!
I just had a TKR surgery this last Wednesday. I appreciate your video. Great content
Hey thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment!
I had 1st total knee replacement on February 14th, 2024. 6 weeks ago yesterday. 6 week check is tomorrow, and I will be scheduling the left knee replacement. I hope next month. I did pre surgery exercises prior to the surgery faithfully. I have been going to physical therapy 3 days a week for 5 weeks now. I actually got 130° bend 5th week. I also was able to ride stationary bike 8 full minutes at week 4.
3 weeks of high pain levels, but by the 4th week, it felt so much better almost overnight. However, sleep is still difficult. Icing it definitely helps more than I thought it would.
I can't wait to get left side done now. I feel way more prepared and know how to get through the process better, I hope. Lol
Wow this is some positive news! Sounds like you’ve been progressing very well with your rehab and the hard work has paid off! Always makes me happy to hear the improvements people make! Awesome story and thank you for sharing! Wishing you the best on your next upcoming procedure !
You are lucky! I am at five weeks and only at 81°. I push and push and it hurts like hell. I fell last week and bent my knee all the way back. Oh my God did that hurt ouch it was a self manipulation lol. I go for my check up tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
@ImThePronounPolice oh no! Yeah, I've even had my 2nd knee replacement surgery 10 weeks after 1st. It's been 6 months now. I walk half mile every day and have zero issues.
Rocking chair is great physical therapy and I actually swam at community pool all summer.
Stay at it, every day all day.
@@keto4lyfechristy773 Looks like you’re doing good. The last time for my first surgery after 3 months, I was fine. This seems to be the same pattern I had the last time - other than falling and bending my knee all the way back. I was slow to get my knee bending but now it goes all the way back. they say you forget how horrific the surgery is when you schedule your second one. That happened to me. My other one was two years ago.
@@ImThePronounPolice i completely understand. I'm glad it's over, but 10 weeks apart was not my best idea. Lol, about took me over the edge. Those pain levels are unreal no matter what. Whoo-wee! Let's just pray no more. Best wishes in your recovery.
Dr. Mike very good video. I'm having a TKR on 7/26. Trying to watch a lot of videos in preparation. Your videos are definately the best. Thanks so much
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate it! Wishing you speedy and fast recovery after surgery in July! Take care
Very interesting and very useful, thank you
Thanks for watching!
I've had 7 knee surgeries from just a cleanup to an acl replacement to a total knee replacement to a shattered femur right above my fake knee as my last one which was the toughest one to get the movement back. I finally got the movement back with all these plus I rode my Can Am Spyder with my right foot gradually being forced backwards onto the rear passenger pedal. Nothing real hard but just gradually a little at a time. The vibration and leaning back and forth riding the bike was the best thing I ever did for all of my surgeries, it helped that I loved riding the bike but the pain was so much less than PT was.I also bought bike pedal extenders that let me leghthen and shorten the pedal radius for my bicykle that allowed my to gradually shorten the pedal radius while riding my bike as I could not bend it far enuf to ride without this, if I could send pics believe me these 2 tricks were a godsend to get my leg back, without them we could never seem to make any progress past a certain point. I've had so much PT I almost feel like I could work at a PT clinic (7 knee surgeries-2 shoulder surgeries including a rotator cuff and later a total reverse replacement on the same shoulder and a fractured elbow that required a plate and screws and finally a back surgery which was the easiest of them all.
Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to share your experience here! It sounds like you have a great of amount of experience with rehab and understand the importance of physical therapy after surgery! I am a huge fan of the bicycle for knee rehab and I believe it can offer many benefits in regards to flexibility and strength for the knee. If you haven't done so check out my video on why I love the bike after TKR. I would like to know what you think! ruclips.net/video/2C7COHxEXc4/видео.htmlsi=AIAuErDhPaWlPVe5
LOL you sound like me I shattered left Tibia back in 89 Doctor put 2 plates 11 screws in there to hold it together and I was told I will be lucky to just walk again. I pushed hard and managed to get ever thing back working great it just took a lot of time. Fast forward over the years I tore up both my knees more along with other parts of my body. In 2015 the same doctor removed all my hardware since it was starting to cause me a lot of pain. then in 2021 he finely replace the knee for good. So like you I have had 5 surgeries on my left knee then 2 more on my rt knee a full rotator cuff tear with surgery and another surgery on my rt elbow. As for my total broken bone count I believe the number to be around 28.
@Wild1BillS thanks for watching!!
Dr. Mike. I just came across your video. I'm trying all your suggestions. I had my TKR Dec 16. Discharged from rehab Dec 28. Started therapy sessions
Jan 3. Did 4 sesions, then I developed sciatica nerve pain. Now its more challenging to do exercises. I had to reschd 2 sessions. I don’t want my knee and muscles to freeze up.
I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery! Keep at it!!
Thank you very much for your guidance, very professional.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate it! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!
Really good...thx so much!!!
I have been informed that I have a 4 centermeter Blood Clot below my knee.I am experiencing sharp pain on the right side of the knee.
Great video and demo and explanation of each exercise. They seem so basic, but the little nuances matter. And ice after!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Wishing you the best in your recovery!
These exercises are very good, but can you advice me what i can and can do when my other knee is also a problem ,( not the one operated on. )
Both had arthritus and I was born with my knee caps not central.
Im trying stave off further surgery as long as possible. 61 yrs old
Thanks for watching! And I think that’s great that you’re also focusing on the other knee. I created a video on what I believe are some of the best exercises one should be using to avoid knee replacement! You can watch it here and start implementing them for the other knee! 👉 ruclips.net/video/JgzlY7JeQiw/видео.htmlsi=491C704QKZRsZZIn
Dr. Mike, I cannot do the long arc quad exercise even though I can do side, inner thigh lifts plus the lifts faced down. Any tips to wake the quads? Is this mainly from the nerve block?
I am back to my desk job for a few hours a day. How should I elevate my leg? In front or on the side? How high should it be? My knee was a little swollen after 3 hours.
Thank you for all your videos!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment here! I normally will have my patients focus on isometrics (quad sets or squeezes) for 3-4 sets up to 5-10 seconds at a time. This can be a great way to wake up the quads and improve the control in your upper leg. Then eventually I will progress them to short arc quad exercise to progress them with greater range of motion! As for elevating the leg I would say positioning and alignment is key! I would recommend elevating with the leg out in front of you to reduce any twisting or rotation in the leg this early in the recovery!
It is unbelievable that I could not lift or budge my leg at all, total dead weight!
I will do those quad squeezes!!
Thanks for your help,recommendations and encouragement!!
@@ednabradshaw8317 Of course happy to help!
Dr Mike first of all I would like to say thank you so much for making this video. I'm 57 years old and I am 9 days post up right knee complete replacement. The swelling is so bad that whenever I try to do any of these exercises I can only move a little bit. My question... How long do you think the swelling is going to last? Because I feel like if I didn't have all that swelling I would be able to move better. I'm working with and in-house PT for the next two weeks and then I'm looking to go to Helen Hayes rehabilitation near my home for outpatient but I'm so fearful that the new knee is going to form scar tissue because I'm unable to really have much range of motion due to the swelling. I will try some of these exercises, thank you so much...
Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment here! I’m glad you found this video helpful! Swelling after surgery varies from person to person and can last between 3-6 months depending on how much activity you’re doing. It is part of the normal healing process and by only being 9 days out you will likely see improvement in the next 3-4 weeks. Hang in there and take a look at my other video I made on how to manage swelling! I go over various techniques so that many people can find which method works best for them! I’ll link it below for you to watch and I’m wishing you the best in your recovery! ruclips.net/video/Pi0xeXfpeQI/видео.htmlsi=_eUkkxxFK_GYLUmb
I am day 6 after partial KR surgery - I very actively trained for this surgery by doing a variety of exercises to flex and strengthen my knees. My flexion is 100+ and pain reasonable without narcotics. I keep the ice machine on the knee most of the time including to sleep. These exercises are spot on- pushing just past the pain point is key to progress. I am encouraged I will be playing pickleball in a couple months 😊
Wow this is great news and I’m happy to hear you got a head start on your rehab exercises! Thanks for watching here! Wishing you the best in your recovery!
Hello Dr, thanks for that video, I am 50 years old and I am doing my right knee replacement this 29 of May in 2 weeks from now. I kee watching videos over videos.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and most importantly taking the time to comment! I’m wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming surgery! Hope you learn a lot of tips through my TKR videos!!!
Great information! I would appreciate workout videos for each of the pre - and post surgery phases of recovery. I believe the videos will help all of us to do the proper regiment for the phase we are in.
Thanks
Thank you for stopping by to watch and support this channel! Your feedback matters and I value what my viewers have to say. With that being said I think that’s a fantastic idea! Workout videos for pre and post surgery can help people follow the routine consistently! I’ll be working on these videos in the next upcoming weeks! Thank you so much for the idea!
Im doing the surgery toady , june 10th a little scared but ur video was helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I really appreciate it! Wishing you the best of luck in your upcoming procedure! You got this!
Thank u so much very well explained 🙏
Thank you for watching and for supporting the channel! I really appreciate your kind words!
I had proximal tibia fracture surgery can I do these exercise for bending my knee and when should I do these exercise... kindly guide me sir
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Yes these range of motion exercises can be great for anyone trying to restore their knee mobility after surgery. I would focus on trying to perform these 2-3 times daily after surgery. Hope that helps!
I rehab TKR for the first few weeks in home. Knee flexion on step and terminal knee extension with hip slightly extended work great
Thank you for watching here and taking the time to comment! Wishing you the best in your recovery! You got this!!
I'm 75yrs old and replaced my artificial knee after 20yrs. I have a porch swing which is great for range of motion bending my knee. I seldom sit in my swing so i have my coffee and do my exercises. I enjoy swinging on my front porch
Thanks for stopping by to watch and for sharing this tip with us all! That’s actually a great idea!
I have a swing seat in my garden and when I get my surgery I will use this idea 👍💕
@@siobhanjohnson8088 Thanks 🙏🏻 for watching!
Good day doc Mike after tkr and bending exercise I feel tightness of my femoral tendon and when I bend my knee I feel my patella crashing to my femur bones have pain what should I do .thank you very much
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment here! One of the best ways to help improve your ability to bend your knee is to work on soft tissue massage along the quadriceps and also focus on various knee bending stretches! In this video I go over some of my favorite stretches that have worked well for many of my patients! ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=tfR5CkjkdUerIcxS
Two and a half weeks in after right knee surgery! Very helpful thanks so much! Looking forward to more instruction further on!
Thank you so much for stopping by to watch! Your support means a lot and I’m glad you found this video helpful! I also have a playlist of other videos I think you’ll like! You can check them out here! Wishing you a speedy recovery!! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=XLAg-O7l14qsv2P2
My TKR was 3 weeks ago. Physical therapy is very hard but has been very useful for me, especially doing the floor hurdles. Without this exercise, I would never have been able to get in/out of my car. i finally was able to pedal a bike completely in forward direction a week ago.
Thanks for watching! Yes I agree physical therapy is very challenging in the beginning stages but it does get easier after you start developing the proper strength! Thanks for sharing your experience with us all!
Hi Doc. I'm day 12 post op. These are really great. I'm genuinely concerned about straightening my leg but I'll definitely do what you've recommended!
Hey thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Sounds like you still have a good amount of time to make some great progress! Add these into your routine and stay consistent! You can do it! Wishing you the best!
I also am having the worst time straightening my leg. I’m 5 weeks post op. I am working hard in PT and on my own and very discouraged. But this is encouraging.
@@empowerfitness5373 thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I’m glad you found this video informative and encouraging! Wishing you the best!!
Hello Im 1 month post ACL meniscuss surgeries and before has 75⁰ flexion, but 2 weeks ago I slip my crutches n fell after I step n feel pain. After that my knee sweeling again n have limitation only 55⁰ with very painfull if I force to bend, is this exercise will work for me?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment here!It really means a lot! Yes I do believe these exercises can benefit you because as physical therapists we are using very similar exercises like in this program when rehabilitating individuals with post ACL. Consistent stretching and working on your flexibility will be key!
When I had my knees replaced in 2019 I had the surgery five months apart…
I had to do PT twice a day for twelve weeks…
I guess the heel slide helped a lot on getting a 130 degree bend in my knee. I also got the zero extension so I met my goal as a 62 year old Woman. I had to work hard for it but my goal was accomplished.
The hardest exercise was the side leg raise…. That was a bear to push through…
Wow thank you for sharing your journey with us! It sounds like the hard work and consistent effort made a big difference in your recovery! Wishing you the best and thanks for watching!!
I had a midshaft femur fracture and had two surgeries four months apart with plates and screws and now I'm 6 weeks post op but my knee don't go beyond 90° the pain is overbearing when my physio tries to bend the knee. I do heel slides but I'm still on 90°. Do you think my knee will ever bend normal again?
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Sometimes regaining knee flexion (bending) can be tough for people! It could be because of swelling, pain, muscle tightness, and joint stiffness. In this video I provide many different alternatives to help improve knee flexion mobility! Check this video out and let me know which ones you try! ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=23ftFhDxgeTgK9sV
These exercises are very helpful, thank you. I have no problem with extension, but my biggest obstacle for flexion is intense pain, just below the crease of the knee on the outside, which I guess is the hamstring. There is a palpable knot there. Doing the heel slides is excruciating, but my physical therapist insists on continuing to do them. I feel that they’re actually causing damage and slowing my progress down. After being pretty successful with a cane, I had to go back to the walker after my second physical therapy session. Do you have any advice for dealing with this? I have already told the therapist that I’m not going to do any exercise that causes that much pain. People around me keep insisting that I have to go through that pain in order to regain my motion range. I was at 0-110 degrees when I started physical therapy, so I don’t have that far to go. I really don’t want to be subjected to this brutal therapy anymore. I did almost no exercises for those first two weeks and came out with a good range of motion. I’m tempted to just let it be and just use gentle work at home if anything, but the prevailing wisdom seems to be that that is not going to happen. my experience from past hamstring injuries, though, is that ice and rest are the keys. Not overexerting I don’t know what to do.
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I really appreciate your comments and questions! If I were you I would still focus on your range of motion exercises and maybe explore other stretches that aren’t so painful. There are many different exercises to help with improve knee flexion. Also I would recommend exploring some soft tissue massage if you haven’t already done so. Addressing any tightness around the fascia and tissue can make a dramatic difference with pain and your range of motion. Here are a few videos below on my channel where I go over these items: ➡️ ruclips.net/video/Kc4acFuc_Fs/видео.htmlsi=wI9uweOeNroM3TBT ➡️ ruclips.net/video/X1IKepSl0fw/видео.htmlsi=reUVD8GJrbVIh_NN
Great help and well explained thank you
Thanks for your kind words! I appreciate you for watching!!
Thanks Dr Mike, excellent detailed explanation on your exercises, well appreciated
You’re very welcome! Thank you for stopping to watch! Much appreciated !
informative
@@KathleenDanler thank you so much for watching and supporting!!
This is great. Im 12 weeks from TKR, bilateral. My bend is max 100 at PT. I am continuing the exercise and PT. Os it too late for the bend to improce?
Thanks for stopping by to watch and support the channel! Bilateral TKR is no easy task but I’ve seen many have successful outcomes! Although the first 6-12 weeks are the most important to regain flexibility you CAN still see progress with consistency of your exercises past the 12 week mark. Stay consistent with the therapy daily and focus on pushing your range of motion although to end range with each session! Wishing you the best!!
Wow that hanging knee and lifting is me spot on it’s so hard to sit right and let it hang. But my ROM is crap and I need to improve it, it’s so hard to do the some of the PT.. been 2 months post Op from patella tendon rupture. I have to walk around no brace now and it sucks. Scariest part is thinking if I stretch it too much my patella will snap 🤦🏾♂️
Thanks for watching! It’s all about consistency with the stretches! Little each day can go a very long way! Take care!
Great video, I’ve just had meniscus tear surgery nearly three weeks ago but while he was in my knee he drilled some bone to cause bleeding. I’ve got a lot of swelling and bruising and it’s just knowing how far to push it while the knees so swollen!
Thanks for stopping by to watch and taking the time to comment! Wishing you the best of luck in your recovery! You got this!!
Awesome video, had replacement a few wks ago. Good to kmow that my pt was doing all of these with me. My knee feels great and stronger every day! Thanks for sharing!!👍💪
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! It means a lot and I’m so happy to hear you’re doing well! Sounds like recovery is coming along great! I made a surgery list with some other videos that I think you’d enjoy. Take a look when you have time! I’ll leave a link below! Hoping for a fast recovery! ruclips.net/p/PLJSZ9UiXuFy9FZCwQsAHdIuEXXqfH6sW3&si=frx0ftb5Bn-v2-PY
Gm dr Mike I just had my knee surgery on 23 aug I have lot swelling so I’m ice elevated how long do that therapy tell me too get up every hour walk and ice
Thanks for taking the time to watch and congratulations on your recent surgery! When you have some time check out this video I made here where I discuss how much you should be walking after surgery: ruclips.net/video/4BGamNg6zCw/видео.htmlsi=5niC127rPKkWn9i2
53 yrs old, 15 year crossfitter. knee replcement scheduled 6-26-24 would love to chat with you a bit as i see your gym setup in the background
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! I love CrossFit and have been doing it for 13 years! How can I help?
I have sprained my ligaments in my knee. Should I do these exercises or rest for a while then do them
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and for commenting! I greatly appreciate it! Yes if you’ve recently encountered an injury these exercises can help improve your range of motion and strength again! Do them at your own pace! Some movement is better than no movement!
I like these. I have 110-115 knee flex and almost 0 degree flat, if I work at it. (Still hurts tho, dang it). I never took any pain meds. I just can't see that being good. They had me doing the ankle pumps 15 minutes into the recovery room. Walking at 30 minutes with a walker, and home in two hours. My PT people must have watched your videos. But it is also very good to see them done from someone else. I need to practice the balance more but it is better than before the TKR. Just not as good as I would like yet.
Swelling is almost gone but I should be elevating better. I'll keep watching these and your other videos. Great channel. Much appreciated Dr. Mike
Wow !! 110-115 knee flexion and 0 degrees flat means that you’re making significant progress and I’m so happy to hear this! I appreciate you stopping by to watch and I think you’re right on track! Thank you again for your wonderful comments this all supports my journey! Happy healing!
Is the leg press machine a good machine to help with range of motion?
@@pennieh5575 absolutely this can be a great way to strengthen the quads and improve knee flexion!
Appreciate your videos thanks most helpful the way you explain what to do & why.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch this video! I really appreciate your input!
Dr Mike, are these exercises ok for tibia plateau fracture post op rehab? Thanks
Thanks for watching! Yes these would be very helpful for that type of condition especially since your focus would be improving range of motion and re education on the muscles that support and provide stability for the knee! Wishing you the best!
@@MovewithDrMike ah thank you so much for the prompt response. I’ll start working on these exercises ☺️
My knee was stucked at 75° after 4 months and the doctor suggested me to use the JAS-EZ , it's a brace with a ratchet the resembles a medieval torture device, it's painful and so far getting close to 90°, I do all those exercises that you showed as well, but it's going to be hard
Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Wishing you the best!
Thanks for this
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!