You are providing such a valuable service. At 70 years old, I tore my meniscus and could not afford physiotherapy . Your instructions and explanations of how to affect healing was invaluable to me. Thank you so much. I download all your podcasts and share them with friends.
I had an MRI to confirm my meniscus tear and went from 9/10 pain to 0.5/10 pain in two weeks using comfrey poultice and ginger poultice and drinking herbal teas plus other natural remedies. Plus stopped drinking coffee. Thanks for the exercises I’ll add them in.
You'll need to do regular checkups if you think you can heal it. If it doesn't change then you'll know you need a different approach or actually do the surgery.
Dear sir.... Your high reps and low resistance exercise has really been showing results in a week......my knee is gaining its strength......im never going to stop this excercise now..... I think i will be able to repair my cartilage or maniscus within 3 months completely..... Once again thank you....
Hi Dr EI Paso, i was diagnosed with knee arthritis and meniscus tear months ago, and received three injections as treatment, doctor got out some yellowis fruid out my knee. My knee remains painful without pain control medication. I am very grateful for your genuine kind presentation on how to heal meniscus tear by three exercises you showed. Just by following your instrucions, i felt much better😊You are an angel doctor👍🏻❣️God bless you🙏🏻
I fought to get an MRI because many fixtures told me that my X-rays just showed arthritis. I have extreme pain at all times in the inner knee by the patella. I had fluid and blood removed from both knees. I feel sacks behind my knees. I previously had a bakers cyst burst. That was painful. I finally received my MRI and it showed arthritic changed, torn meniscus, shredded ACL, broken tibia behind patella and tibia shift. I was desperate for relief. I came up of your videos and now I’m mostly pain free and I don’t need to take the pain meds any longer. Occasionally it “pops” out and I just do the exercises and wringing motion of my thigh and I get relief! Thank you….thank you…thank you!!!
Hi. Yes this does help my knee. Certain movements in say, a Pilates class, are not for me, but because everyone else is doing them, you feel left out😂 and by the end of class you know you’ve made a wrong move. What’s strange is the next day I hiked 3 miles and was not hurting at all during the hike, but later I was limping. So very strange this comes and goes.
So happy for you. I get upset with any medical pro who gives us NO HOPE! ONEneurologist indicated there is no hope for my husband's dementia diagnosis, but, who knows what 's around the corner? Many times meds that are taken for one condition, frankly help another, and diet, exercise, and a positive attitude go along way to relief, and at times, a cure. I told my husband, if I die before you, cremate me, and put up a stone that reads..."There's Got To Be A Way...Never Give Up." If I hadn't pushed that key to this practice, I might have become a lot worse, and surgery would have been the only way out!
@ 16:57 1st Exercise for Tibular shift - do for 2 mins. @18:37 2nd exercise for glutes - do 10 reps @21:15 3rd exercise for knee joint fluid circulation - do for 5 mins.
Yes! I have diagnosed my self as Miniscus tear..Under the right knee cap towards inside after the depression is the main spot of pain which is swollen too as compared to the other (left) knee. Around that the spot is the burning which goes a little down too diminishing. Another burning spot is leaf shaped around 45 degree frm knee cap going towards inside bend of leg. Its a month now when during a quick bending of body & putting my foot on a stair, this started. I am a 59 year female, Austopenic and had been VitD3 & B12 deficient in the past. Initially, I kept on moving for few days doing pain management by alternately heating, icing, Application of Voltaran, Austrich Oil, Castor & Olive oil. taking pain killers Tylenol etc., Vitamin D3, injecting B12. Used knee patches & knee sleeves & support. I am a working lady so couldn't stop walking and climbing stairs. All became slow but continued. After the X-ray & Blood picture, it was evident the there is starting degeneracy & Cholestrol & Uric Acid were a bit high. When burning pain increased even sitting or lying. I gave rest to the leg few days + on weekend. Keep putting patches the cool gel one & the Japanese green one. It used to happen that as the patch time of 8 hrs is done the burning starts. But now I feel the pain is a bit lower in that it is not there during lying & sitting but with patches. When I walk e few hundred meters in my work place even slowly or stand for more than 5 to 10 minutes the pain comes back. After seeing your video I did the tests you suggested. I am hearing any clicks but feel the condition to be a tear due overuse of irritable Miniscus. Will go to my orthoSurgeon and he will most prob. give an MRI test. The picture will be more clear than. I will keep on doing your Excersises till then. Will keep you update with my condition. You have been very helpful. Thanks S.R.
finished watching a couple of your videos and I am crying, trying to hold it together for the moment finally finding at least hope---I have been seeking out help for 2 months and I am suffering---will be implementing your tips---thanks for your caring heart
@@ayenigabriel5128 I'm still in disbelief , but still in recovery--my access to precise assessment has been challenging. I had spiraled into depression from time to time.
I just started following your MCL exercise and I have already had good improvement . Three days ago I was walking with a limb, now the limb is GONE ! Thank you so much and God bless you .
I am thanking you with my whole heart right now . You have given me real hope . I am quite sure i damaged my knee and ankle yesterday in a nasty fall . Im almost immobilized , really swollen and in pain . After listening to your wonderful and very capable presentation , i feel that at least theres a CHANCE that i can avoid surgery , and brother , i pray i can avoid it bc i have a real fear of surgery . Im in a much better place now , mentally , all thanks to you . I love your pleasant and friendly manner too . And you made me laugh with your poppie-eyed funny look when you were saying the surgeon has to look inside the joint . You are changing lives and helping people . GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Hey MissLeeNY!!! We're happy to help you! We're so glad that you have hope about avoiding surgery now!!! Sorry to hear about your fall and all the pain and swelling you've had lately. We hope you get to feeling better really fast!!! May God bless you too!!! 👀😜
Hey Sun J! We can't thank you enough for your generous contribution, it does not go unnoticed. We are thrilled that you got a lot of relief in the back of your knee. Here are a few more exercises that you could consider doing that will likely help improve your knee meniscus injury: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html If you are looking for a more structured and specific approach to treat a meniscus tear or injury then you might be interested in the "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program". It is also designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
Thanks ever so much, always inspiring to hear there are ways to take care of ourselves..great discoveries...and you make it all sound very accessible!!! Treasure
Wishing the best for your missions! I am a massage therapist and I always include self-help support for my clients. Most people do not like homework :-) but always nice to see people who do keep a little practice for their own good :-)
Sliding leg backward/forward, with foot turned in, has helped immensely and walking is way less painful…your instructions in other video to realign joint also very helpful. Looking forward to trying the other exercises in this video. Thank you. You’re a champion 👍🏼
I have been following your advice and simple exercises for 3 weeks. My right knee with the suspected torn meniscus is healing nicely. I can already bend it and walk straight. I still have to practice the stairs more as it's still hurt. I can't thank you enough for this channel and the knowledge you share with people like me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ ❤
Hey Noor! We are thrilled to hear about the awesome progress you are making and that your meniscus is healing. Don't get discouraged and know that if you devote time to quality practice then your waling technique will improve, it just takes time! We are glad to be able to help and grateful to be a part of your journey! If you are still looking for something more structured and comprehensive to help you heal your meniscus. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery Please continue to keep us updated on your progress! 🙌
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Awww.. Thank you for the reply and the offer for the program. For now, I will celebrate the win I was making and continue with your "free" guide. I was no longer in panic mode thinking I would not be able to walk. All thanks to the knowledge I got from you which for me was huge. My mind was calm and that was the start of my tremendous healing progress. It just shows how important it is to have the right mindset for healing and to have someone who cares like you, Dr David. I wish you a merry Christmas and all the blessings in the world and a happy New Year. 😊
About 3 weeks ago, I noticed a intermittent pain in my right knee on the medial side, especially after my yoga sessions. And a week after this there was much pain and inflammation which forced me to rest. However, whenever I did move about a lot on pressure would fall on my left leg and eventually developed pain in the left medial too. I came across one of your videos, doctor and tried the tailgate swings and found it so helpful. I have a bit of resistance while extending my legs at times. The first time I did these swings, I got a whole lot of relief. Continuing the exercises! Thanks a lot! 😊🙏
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Coach Jeeva!!!! We're sooo happy to hear you've found relief with our guidance!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
Greta video. I think I just have minicus irritation. I have been overtraining with hiit workouts 6 days a week for months and it finally took a toll on my body. My favorite exercise is the knee swing! I will also work on reducing my inflammation and will listen to my body and allow it to heal before attempting exercise. Thanks so much!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I use your technique for the stairs and I noticed a real improvement. Here in Greece is haluoronic injections and then surgery. I was so desperate and I looked in the internet for a light. And then I saw your videos. You have such a kind heart. Congratulations tobyour parents! With all my respect, A wooden knee with meniscus and chondropathia from Greece
Your explanation of purpose of tailgate swing has been tremendously helpful. I was really limited in my ability to walk, as I had been "powering through" keeping moving. Basically compensating with other muscles, bearing weight on my "good knee" and doing all sorts of weird adaptations to keep going. Any time standing up was excruciating. It caused much grief. Just a few days of STOPPING the things thar hurt,, and doing tailgate swings EXTENSIVELY (,yesterday 4 hours spread over the day) resulted in much reduction of pain. I am working on glute strength, and actually can walk 20 minute without pain (judiciously taking steps to reduce impact, and activate glutes). Two decades ago, a PT said "you walk with your quads" but I had no idea what that meant, and zero information about the results. I cannot say enough "thank you" or give you enough accolades. THIS is information that would be imperative for many of our chronic conditions that disable many of the population. Weak glutes affect so much of our every day lives..... Thank you, thank you, thank you
Incredibly informative and helpful.please keep doing what you are doing as you are truly a God send.Thanks you for your professionalism and humanity! peace and Blessings
My meniscus started acting up a few months ago. I'm leaving on a 3-month road trip so I cannot schedule surgery, which probably wouldn't be a great idea anyway from what I'm hearing. Two of the exercises in this video helped me. The one where you kick your legs back and forth for 5 minutes. And especially the one where you curve your foot inward and slide it back on the carpet to straighten out your tibia. I'll be doing those everyday of my road trip. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for posting this video. I'm very grateful for it.
This video was extremely helpful along with your video about the ACL. I tore my MCL and ACL on a ski slope in Italy in February of 2020. I completed 3 months of PT during the start of the pandemic after 6 weeks of no weight. I am still experiencing weakness, uncomfortable and sometimes painful fatigue which now is leading to a weakness in my other knee due to compensation. The exercises you demonstrated are different that what I was taught and give a good example of your 28 day plan.
Hey Julia! Sorry to hear about your ACL and MCL tear last year :-( I hope you’re getting stronger now that you’re doing these exercises! Let us know how it is going!!!
Just diagnosed with both medial & lateral Meniscus tear and my cyst ruptured. I have been with doctor and and no surgery needed just TLC. I loved your info and now I know I have a plan to strengthen this and continue with a very active life. ill be checking out the 28 day program! knees are tricky lil suckers! thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I’ve been doing the inward knee slide for just a few days and the popping in my knee is gone! . I’m years into knee pain. And have been doing exorcises to strengthen but not on a specific injury. I recently had an mri that shows a slight tare in my meniscus. And your exorcises are already helping, the clicking as I said is gone! I feel like my alignment is back.
Omg! Thank you, thank you! I’ve had minor pain and was managing it over the last few months. I just got back from Europe, after walking up and down many hills and when I got off the plane after a 9 hour flight I couldn’t walk at all. I read that sitting with your knees at a 90 degree angle isn’t good so I’m going to assume that was the reason. I stumbled across your video and did the massage where you wrap your hands around your knee cap and lo and behold it worked. I cannot tell you how this made me feel. I really thought I was destined for surgery! Once again thanks for your expertise!
Hi Luciana, We hope you had an amazing time in Europe! We know how frustrating and challenging it can be to try to enjoy a vacation while trying to manage pain throughout the time. We are thrilled to hear that you are feeling better. We can only imagine the concern you felt thinking you may to have surgery due to the pain. We are very happy to hear that you are feeling some relief. If you are dealing with meniscus issues or inner knee pain we have a couple of playlists you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Inner Knee Pain Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1ma8eg9DwBsl5IRgnLdKCcHs "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a We hope that this information was helpful. We wish you continued relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I'm so glad to find your videos. Both of my parents have had knee replacements and I'm just noticing this meniscus pain at 46 yo. I'm hoping to stay ahead of it. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much. You are the first video I have come across that gives me hope. I was diagnosed with a MT. So painful. Almost hard to stand up straight. Can't walk straight without stretching even when getting out of the car up getting up from seating. I'm really hopefull that these can help (fingers crossed). I will also check out your 28 day video. Thanks again.
You're welcome Rosalind!!! Sorry to hear about your meniscus tear. We hope you can get better really fast! Just in case you need it, here are links you should check out next: "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
I had an xray, and the surgeon thinks I don't have a tear, but the start of one. I was doing the Brazilian butt lift, and hyper extended my foot, and, perhaps did a twist motion. I hurt both knees...one is pretty much healed, but the leg,in which I broke my ankle, is painfful, but only epwhen sitting in the car, or trying to sleep. I've been crawling around the garden, digging, planting, and turning over the soil for mulching it, and, I think if I had a tear, I would not be able to do all that work for several hours. I appreciate this video, and after the Father's day party, I WILL DO THE EXERCISES...AWESOME VIDEO. I love to walk, so I need these knees! Thank a you for your time.
Hey Jean! Thanks for sharing your story. We hope you can get back to normal very fast! Yes you're right, if you had a significant tear, you wouldn't have been able to tolerate all that very well without feeling like you need to go see a doctor right away. Since you love to walk, have you seen this video about walking and knee pain? It would be very helpful for your knees if you did what we talk about in this video: "Does Walking Help KNee Pain?" ruclips.net/video/3ttv66it9x4/видео.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Yes, I saved that to my library, and I intend to read it ALL. I TRULY BELIEVE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, and do NOT plan to have surgery if I can help it! Thank you for these aids. Q
@@ariellalemuria777 As far as my knees go, I am great, but since my husband's dementia diagnosis, I am doing almost everything, and I have lifted too much weight, and my back is sore...and I have been neglecting my health, and concentrating on him. His Totally, very surprisingly short memory literally scares me! So, stress is here big-time, and I am trying not to fall apart. Thank God he only takes supplements, aS he skipped pills, and taken the wrong ones at the wrong times. He does tire easily, but I force him to get moving, and then take a nap after breakfast He does what I ask, so that is a plus, that life is not a big fight, because I am trying to keep him happy, comfortable, and mostly...SAFE. I think predatory people would see him as an easy target, so in the supermarket, I keep him close.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy So nice of you to touch bases, and I appreciate your concern. My knees are great, but I do that leg swing before doing exercises. Now my back is killing me, but it hurts more at the evenings. I read that ice is not a good idea, as I used to do 15 min. Ice, then 15 min. Heat. Can't take aspirin, but I take one regular Tylenol once it begins to feel achy. I am SO grateful I found your site and healed my knees. I have been dizzy since cataract surgery, so I would be a dizzy, knock kneed, hunched over MESS,,,, LOLOLOL
Hey Sherry, we are so sorry to hear that you have had such awful pain 😔 We're glad to hear that you are starring these exercises though! We would suggest to begin with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We will link our entire Meniscus Help Playlist for you here so that you have it handy should you need it: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a Please keep us updated on your progress! We hope you find some relief soon 🧡 🧡 🧡
Hey C Ward! Sorry to hear that you're dealing with the a meniscus problem :-( Be sure to check out all our meniscus videos so you can have the best info about how to handle it. Here is a playlist of all our knee meniscus videos: "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Hi, swinging my legs has really helped with my painful knee arthritis. I get clicks but good ones, not painful ones. So glad to have found your videos, they are such a help. Watching from the UK
Hey Magenta, Greetings from Texas! 🧡🇬🇧We're so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from painful knee arthritis!🥺 It's exciting to hear that the tailgate swings have helped and that you have felt some relief. In case you are interested we have a program that has additional information in our Knee Arthritis Recovery Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee arthritis. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: courses.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/courses/knee-arthritis-recovery-program/ In case you need it, here is a playlist of all our knee arthritis videos: ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We hope you can continue to feel relief.🧡We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Rosalind! Thank you so much for your support we are so glad that we have been able to help! 🧡 Below will be a link to our entire knee meniscus playlist should you need it: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a Please keep us posted on your progress! 🙌
Hello! About 3-4 months ago, I had a strange discomfort in the back of my knees. I then experienced a definite soreness both behind and and in the medial part of my knee. I was seen by a doctor, who said she’d order an ultrasound and X-ray of both knees. That was December, and I’m booked in for Feb 5th for the that work up. I’ve been seen by a physiotherapist who thinks I have either OA, or a torn/or irritated meniscus, so I was given some stretches, which have I guess helped. She had also seen my pronation. I started searching online, and found your RUclips’s. Specifically, thos on meniscus and OA tests, as well as pain relief, and exercises. They were such a help. Thank you. I was wondering that since I’m not sure whether it’s meniscus or OA, would the 28 day knee health program be better, or the knee arthritis program? If I do the 28 day knee health program if I just have arthritis, will I be ok with just that? BTW, did I say thank you for your approach to achieving health to the joint by dressing the mechanical issues. I’d way prefer to work at those things rather than surgery or drugs! I wish your clinic was in Canada!
Hey Yvette! Glad you'd like to try the 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program! Yes, Gwen is a really sweet woman! You're welcome to sign up for the program right here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/28-day-knee-health-wellness-boost-program Let us know if you have any questions :-)
Hi, may I ask how many times per day should these exercises be done in order to be effective? I have a medial meniscus tear and severe pain and locking of the knee.
This helped me so much. My knee was so stiff. Once I realised that taking TOO much rest does the complete opposite of helping strengthen my meniscus tear, it was a game changer. The fire hydrant did burn a bit in my knee but it was bearable. I’ve been doing this everyday for a while now and it’s really helped with the pain and stiffness. I think I’m going to need to follow up with the 28 day programme.
Hey @SIDCJCJ07! That is great to hear, we are glad you found information that makes sense for you. We commend you for doing the research! “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. Supplements for Torn Meniscus “11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus” ruclips.net/video/SbvldePjkSg/видео.html We hope this helps! Please keep us posted on your progress 🙌🏽
Im from Hungary. I have a meniscus tear and a degraded ACL. I have watched your videos for hours (maybe days😅) in the last 3 months and these gave me amazing help! 💥 There is no information like this on Hungarian language. Im an active guy and my main hobby is kitesurfing. I think i have destroyed my knees on the water. I noticed that they were sensitive after kitesurfing sometimes but i did not care for it. And than after a running my right knee was swollen and it was extremely painful for some days. I could sleep only in sitting position for some days and only for some hours... 😅 So it was bad... A long story short, after some suffering and noticing after some weeks that my leg is still far from being perfect, i decided to go to MRI and to go to a doctor after that. So i had the result of MRI and doctor suggested surgery of course. Im not the guy that is a fun of surgery and things like this so i told doctor that thank you and i try my own way first. I started to look for information of alternative treatments and arrived to you. Your advices and videos seemed to be far the best that are available online. I have watched your videos for many hours and practiced your tips. Your help for us is amazing!! You gave me most answers that I needed 💥 This nightmare has started at about 4 months ago and i really had some bad moments at beginning. Sometimes i could not walk without crutches and to stand up was a challange 😅 After a month my left knee also went wrong 😅 Finally and with the help of your videos i started to heal slowly, but i still had some hopeless moments sometimes. Sometimes i could still walk with crutches only... In bad moments watching your videos, and study my mistakes always helped! The comments under the videos has helped also. I have started some of your excercises and to apply your tips. And hey, recently i can walk 1-2 miles (on the way that you have adviced) without any problems. Some weeks ago i started cycling ( on the way you adviced and with short distances at beginning) and this helps me soo much as i feel. I have learned to go up and down on stairs with your technique and those are fanthastic! I still practice and getting stronger, but since 2-3 weeks i feel that i understood you and mastered your technique to go up on stairs using glutes mostly. It helped soooo much 😊 So im still on the way of recovery, but hey, im much-much-much better than 4 months ago. Now I'm 100% sure that i will not need surgery. I have no doubt that my knees will work perfectly. Im only 43 so i still need these for some adventures 😃 And my goal is to be on kitesurf board again in june 😊 So THANK YOU soo much Dr. David!!! 💥😊 You are a great guy! I wish all the best for you.
I hv right knee medial minescus tear found out through MRI and is tender now..my Ortho gave Hylonic acid injection and asked me to resume my normal activities like walking and driving. I started your Gluten muscle strengthening exercises and feels temporarily better and trying repeat it several times a days.. Thanks a Ton for your advice and service
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I have a meniscus problem and pain which is getting better slowly. I am doing exercises you and others have prescribed and I believe they are helping my condition. Recently I visited a podiatrist and he has prescribed orthotics to correct knee alignment. My knee does bow out a little when I step. What are your thoughts on using orthotics to correct pronation and knee alignment? Thanks again, Rob, Melbourne Australia
Good-day doc. First-off I want to thank you for your very helpful and informative videos. Honestly you're one of the best resources that I've found and am having some good success with your excercises. Im at 9 weeks post-injury and my question is that, is it normal for me to not be able to fully extend my leg/knee totally yet, like I can with my good leg at this point? My knee has been getting better with each week that passes, but recently it's to the point where I'm wondering if I might have what's called a bucket-handle tear, which may require surgery. I've never really had much pain, clicking/ popping or catching/ locking. And I've also avoided any anti-inflammatory drugs or icing the knee. I've felt that letting the knee heal naturally was the best way to go. I've only had alot of stiffness and inability to stretch out or extend the knee fully. There's still a little bit of swelling so that might be the reason that I can't fully extend it yet. Your reply/feedback would be greatly appreciated sir. Have a blessed day!
How are you doing now? Did you get surgery any updates I'm having a similar problem can't straighten range of motion is better though doing some of these exercises
I have this ACL tear 4 years back along with recent meniscus tear probably due to unstable knee. I am avoiding going to surgery for another 1 year now due to its long post rehabilitation time. Since 1 week i could hardly walk & Dr told me now only solution is surgery. But OMG i found this video & the moment i did 1st inward movement of the leg exercise i heard a pop & by the time i finished it start 2nd exercise I already felt a sense of relief & able to walk without pain. Hopefully now I believe i can stretch my surgery till next year till that time i'll be doing these 3 set of exercise. Thank you sir.
Recently popped something on my knee while doing jiujitsu. I also feel a pull behind my knee. I can bend knee just a bit. But if I go lower as if im picking up something from the floor it hurts. I do not want surgery. Im trying to heal naturally where Im also doing aome fasting to help reduce inflammation. Will try your exercises. You were the first that i came across how to heal naturally. Thank you for the information.
Great video thanks! Your videos are always so helpful and I've recommended your channel to a few people. I am positive for all the tests in this video. I injured my knee in 1992 but it didn't start to hurt until I stopped doing sport, mainly horse riding, in about 2009. In 2019 I had an MRI that showed medial meniscus tear plus early arthritis. Your videos are helping me strengthen my knee again. Tailgate swings seem to help and your advice about strengthening glutes and realigning the leg bones has been very helpful. The alignment thing seems to be a part of my problem. I've had a knee offloader since 2019 which was helping relieve the knee pain but I think the strengthening exercises I started 10 months ago are helping more. Thank you again for your great videos.
This is great information in the future if you could make sure that your leg and foot are part of the video, not just the knee area so we can actually see the exercise. It would be beneficial and greatly appreciated.
Yes! I have diagnosed my self as Minescus tear..Under the right knee cap towards inside after the depression is the main spot of pain which is swollen too as compared to the other (left) knee. Around that the spot is the burning which goes a little down too diminishing. Another burning spot is leaf shaped around 45 degree frm knee cap going towards inside bend of leg. Its a month now when during a quick bending of body & putting my foot on a stair, this started. I am a 59 year female, Austopenic and had been VitD3 & B12 deficient in the past. Initially, I kept on moving for few days doing pain management by alternately heating, icing, Application of Voltaran, Austrich Oil, Castor & Olive oil. taking pain killers Tylenol etc., Vitamin D3, injecting B12. Used knee patches & knee sleeves & support. I am a working lady so couldn't stop walking and climbing stairs. All became slow but continued. After the X-ray & Blood picture, it was evident the there is starting degeneracy & Cholestrol & Uric Acid were a bit high. When burning pain increased even sitting or lying. I gave rest to the leg few days + on weekend. Keep putting patches the cool gel one & the Japanese green one. It used to happen that as the patch time of 8 hrs is done the burning starts. But now I feel the pain is a bit lower in that it is not there during lying & sitting but with patches. When I walk e few hundred meters in my work place even slowly or stand for more than 5 to 10 minutes the pain comes back. After seeing your video I did the tests you suggested. I am hearing any clicks but feel the condition to be a tear due overuse of irritable Miniscus. Will go to my orthoSurgeon and he will most prob. give an MRI test. The picture will be more clear than. I will keep on doing your Excersises till then. Will keep you update with my condition. You have been very helpful. Thanks S.R
Yes hamachi, most definitely. “Tibial Shift Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbuSf0Dau3BUxO7hH3ZqjWJ “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a “Knee Meniscus Surgery Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maIj5ge4oSQTqVs3RzwpqwV Supplements for Torn Meniscus “11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus” ruclips.net/video/SbvldePjkSg/видео.html Knee Meniscus Recovery Program The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Hi, Doctor David The third test you showed caused a tremendous amount of pain. I also can not go upstairs actually when I bend my knee as giving the weight on it that where hurt my knee. I believe that there is a meniscus tear on my right knee. Thanks for giving your knowledge and help.
Hey İsmet Cengiz, sorry to hear that you found you have a meniscus tear :-( We're glad to help you find it! In case you need it, here are our videos for help with meniscus problems: "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
This was a game changer for me. Thank you so much. I am so tired of this well your old so what do you expect. An excellent resource. Once again thank you. Real knowledge. 👍🏾
Ok, so i watch one of your video's dealing with the meniscus tear i have been doing the exercises, ok sometimes, I felt really good today until i tripped on bag, no not mine, I tried to walk it out, didn't work, so i sat down did the "twisting" then did the turn turnn foot.....my knee popped, what difference!!!! There is still pain but it feels so much better just doing it once. Where have you been all my knee problem life?? Lol, I'm guessing it started in my pre-teens, now Im 52 and very sore knees', lower back and planter fasciitis both feet. Kinda hard to be a nurse. Thank you so much for this and all the info!!
Hi. Thank you for this video. I know what my injuries is now with out going the doctors and hopefully no surgery. I've very active but will take it easy and do your exercises and carry on walking cycling and swimming because feels fine. Devastated because like to dance run and play tennis. Will be careful with recovery. Thank you for this video ❤
Very good exercise, not hurting anything in the knee, fluid itself is a medicine, wonderful idea, thank you very much to give such a idea, without any medicine or treatment
I have a complex tear of the medial meniscus. I’ve had the MRI about a month ago when it happened. They suggested surgery, but will try physical therapy first.
I rarely comment on video I watched but this helped me out a lot. I injured my meniscus a couple of days ago. Can't walk and felt tenderness on my inner knee. I tried the sitting leg slides and I found out some imbalance on the knee that I injured, my foot doesn't turn outside as much as my other foot. I'll continue working on it but I already felt some improvements in sitting and standing up as well as the pain in short amount of time. Thanks!
I've just discovered your informative and useful channel. I am so grateful, what luck. I will follow your advice, I also had sciatica!!! I am going to implement your advice in that regard .Thank you. I'd like to join the 28 day program if it is still available. Big thanks
Hi, brilliant channel for information. The bending of knees for a few minutes eased up the stiffness👍 I had a meniscus tear a few years ago and been fine except for last 2 weeks as been having some pain were the tear was, now removed 20% of it gone. And the same time having a bit of pain on the other knee. I did however started walking more for exercise as started a new job and wanted to be fitter. Also the right knee feels as if I'm kneeling on glass. I have had this feeling before and it goes but this time it hasn't for 3 or so weeks. My knees are creaky which is nothing new. I'm 38 feel like 68 😄
Hey Adam, sorry to hear that your knee has been giving you trouble for weeks now :-( You can learn more about healing your meniscus through this playlist: "Knee Meniscus Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Hello Doc. I just got an MRI as advised by the ortho here. The results show a longitudinal tear of the posterior horn of medial meniscus (with minimal effusion) of the left knee. Way back in 2006 I had a meniscus tear of the same left knee (due to a minor motorcycle accident) and the ortho had suggested exercises which I had and after few months it was fine. After 18 years I have had this. Unfortunately I do not have the old MRI report to correlate both of them. However, I have been in a desk job all these years. I have been pretty active since 2017, majorly with regular brisk walking, yoga, and some strengthening exercises since 2023. Can I cure it with the exercises like it did before? I can walk properly, but when I sit for a long time (I have a desk job) the knee joint irritates me. I feel the need to extend it and feels a bit better or even stand for few mins. Hope you can answer my question Doc. Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Question about the foot dragging/knee rotation exercise; I've seen your other video about this where you use your hands to press inward first before doing the foot part. Is doing just the foot part just as effective? Also, due to painful rotation of knee with meniscus tear, would the inward turned foot dragging part likely be painful? Very interesting that it seems to help a lot of people. Have you seen any imaging evidence that this actually changes anything?
Hello! Thank you so much for this video! Very informative because I recently got news of a meniscus tear. It says I have oblique posterior horn tear of the medial meniscus. How do I know if It’s in the red or white zone in terms of healing on its own without surgery? The reporter of the MRI also didn’t put the dimensions of the tear that I can see on my report.
Thank you very much for your video. I was just diagnose with a tear in my meniscus, had a cirtisone shot but fid not work. Ive been going to therapy but has not worked. I will try your exercises...thank you, hope they work
Hey Norma! So sorry to hear about your meniscus tear, and both the cortisone shot and physical therapy not working well for you! We have a playlist with several videos with exercises and tips to begin helping your meniscus tear recovery. Check it out: “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a You might also want to learn more about our Knee Meniscus Recovery Program: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery Hope this helps! All the best
Weirdly, the final test was the most tolerable. However, the first 3 fired up pain. I work out regularly and was recently told that I was squatting incorrectly, after altering my squats and having physical therapy, it started to get better, but unfortunately flared up big style today, so I've rested and tried your tests. Thanks for the knowledge x
Hey Tracy, Thanks for sharing your experience with the tests and your recent journey with squatting and physical therapy. It's great to hear that the final test was more tolerable for you. Sometimes, our bodies can surprise us with unexpected responses. Unfortunately, setbacks can happen along the way, as you experienced today. It's all part of the process. When things flare up, it's essential to give yourself some rest and listen to your body. We're glad you found value in the tests we shared, and we appreciate your positive feedback. Wishing you a speedy recovery and continued progress in your fitness journey! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
QUESTION : I am taking Collagen and Glucosamine supplement, CollaFlex Pro Sachet, Does it help with the healing processes ? I have also started doing these exercises
Hey Nishant, great question! Yes these supplements might help with the healing process specifically for joint problems, but keep in mind that joints are mechanical body parts that require proper movement and strength. No supplement can get people better movement and strength. But supplements can help set up an optimal healing environment. We're so glad you're doing the exercises!! How is it going so far?
@@mitarkonjic8076 I am doing great now. Just did a snowdonia trek in wales without any problems. I did go to a physiotherapist in person who told me specific exercises to fix my knee. regular exercises helped me a lot. More than the supplements which I stopped after a while, I feel* goat's bone broth helped a lot in the healing process.
Hi Luca, You're welcome! We are so sorry to hear that you're dealing with meniscus issues. We know how challenging it can be and we hope you feel better soon. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for knee meniscus that you might find helpful. “Knee Meniscus Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hey Flygirl! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy that y ou've been to find our information helpful! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I would like too know about the 28 video your talking about in the video,i had a minisques repair about 7 weeks ago when too the physical therapy and they had me done some exercises that you showed that they didn’t show me the right way , I still don’t feel good in the knee I had the repair and the other knee it has a minisques tear and I don’t want to go through it again but I appreciate your videos, I’m doing your videos on minisques to avoid sergery again, thank you very much.
Doc, at no given time did you state how long should you rest the injury first before exercising the knee. I injured mine on the 1st of March. After about three weeks if felt better, but I guess I re-injured it by not resting enough. It became swollen again and stiff. Doc, I'm thinking of giving my knee a 90 day rest before I start trying to exercise it, what did you think.
I have chronic medial meniscal tear with large parameniscal cyst. Trace deep infrapatellar bursitis. Can I do walking at my job or should I avoid more walking
Just came across this video n quite liked the way you explained about the knee issues.i get swelling around my right knee on n off.would like to know what excercises can I start doing in order to strengthen my knee.Tks
Hey Jyoti! Sorry you've got swelling in your right knee :-( Here's the best video to start strengthening: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html You might need to see these videos if you're having trouble with getting the swelling under control: “Knee Swelling Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC
I went to a ortho doctor today, having suffered from Knee effusion and grade 1 lateral meniscus and ACL tear of my left knee. The hopeless doctor didn't explain anything detailly, he seems in uninterested and busy with himself, what a shame, I don't want to visit him ever again. He just extracted out some fluid from my knee which gave me great pain relief 😅.
Thank you, very informative. Better then my physician who talked me into having surgery for a Bakers cist that was still there after the procedure. Thankfully after a year taking up cycling, that helped my knee heal and I will definitely be doing these exercises you recommended. God bless you.
Unfortunately for me, an MRI has shown a complete tear of my medial meniscus at the posterior horn. My Doctor feels that I am too old (70 years) to successfully benefit from surgery. I have seen support for his prognosis online. I am a line dance instructor, so this news is devastating. He recommended that I concentrate on strengthening quads to help with pain relief. I am encouraged by your video. Would your 28-day program get me back on the dance floor even though the meniscus is already entirely torn? Or is it just too late?
Along with doing these exercises would recommend walking for exercise if it can be tolerated? These exercises have helped tremendously doing them do the first time.
Been going crazy figuring out what is going on with my knee as I haven’t been able to run or grapple effectively. Friend from the gym sat me down and told me most likely a meniscus tear saw this video and confirmed it. I really don’t want surgery but it’s been on going for months now. It’s like it heals then I get comfortable training then re injure it.
You are providing such a valuable service. At 70 years old, I tore my meniscus and could not afford physiotherapy . Your instructions and explanations of how to affect healing was invaluable to me. Thank you so much. I download all your podcasts and share them with friends.
How's your knee? Is it healed a little?
I had an MRI to confirm my meniscus tear and went from 9/10 pain to 0.5/10 pain in two weeks using comfrey poultice and ginger poultice and drinking herbal teas plus other natural remedies. Plus stopped drinking coffee. Thanks for the exercises I’ll add them in.
What is a comfrey poultice?
@@HawaiianSkies herb
hocus pocus
I'm so thankful. The Dr told me it would never heal. No one told me I could even help this torn minescus. Surgery is all he said.
Hey. How you doing now. It healed? Please help to give some tips
@@prpjks1796do showckwave therapy it will help
How are you now?
You'll need to do regular checkups if you think you can heal it. If it doesn't change then you'll know you need a different approach or actually do the surgery.
Dear sir.... Your high reps and low resistance exercise has really been showing results in a week......my knee is gaining its strength......im never going to stop this excercise now..... I think i will be able to repair my cartilage or maniscus within 3 months completely..... Once again thank you....
How are you doing now?
You better?!
Can you update us please 🙏🏽
Hi Dr EI Paso, i was diagnosed with knee arthritis and meniscus tear months ago, and received three injections as treatment, doctor got out some yellowis fruid out my knee. My knee remains painful without pain control medication. I am very grateful for your genuine kind presentation on how to heal meniscus tear by three exercises you showed. Just by following your instrucions, i felt much better😊You are an angel doctor👍🏻❣️God bless you🙏🏻
Hi hawing3832, so wonderful to hear that it made you feel better! Good bless you as well ❤️😊
I fought to get an MRI because many fixtures told me that my X-rays just showed arthritis. I have extreme pain at all times in the inner knee by the patella. I had fluid and blood removed from both knees. I feel sacks behind my knees. I previously had a bakers cyst burst. That was painful. I finally received my MRI and it showed arthritic changed, torn meniscus, shredded ACL, broken tibia behind patella and tibia shift. I was desperate for relief. I came up of your videos and now I’m mostly pain free and I don’t need to take the pain meds any longer. Occasionally it “pops” out and I just do the exercises and wringing motion of my thigh and I get relief! Thank you….thank you…thank you!!!
Hi. Yes this does help my knee. Certain movements in say, a Pilates class, are not for me, but because everyone else is doing them, you feel left out😂 and by the end of class you know you’ve made a wrong move. What’s strange is the next day I hiked 3 miles and was not hurting at all during the hike, but later I was limping. So very strange this comes and goes.
So happy for you. I get upset with any medical pro who gives us NO HOPE! ONEneurologist indicated there is no hope for my husband's dementia diagnosis, but, who knows what 's around the corner? Many times meds that are taken for one condition, frankly help another, and diet, exercise, and a positive attitude go along way to relief, and at times, a cure. I told my husband, if I die before you, cremate me, and put up a stone that reads..."There's Got To Be A Way...Never Give Up." If I hadn't pushed that key to this practice, I might have become a lot worse, and surgery would have been the only way out!
CAN PUT ICE BAG AROUND THE KNEE 3 TIME A DAY
FOR THE MENISCUS TEAR.
@ 16:57 1st Exercise for Tibular shift - do for 2 mins.
@18:37 2nd exercise for glutes - do 10 reps
@21:15 3rd exercise for knee joint fluid circulation - do for 5 mins.
Thank you 😘
Thank you ❤😇
Yes! I have diagnosed my self as Miniscus tear..Under the right knee cap towards inside after the depression is the main spot of pain which is swollen too as compared to the other (left) knee. Around that the spot is the burning which goes a little down too diminishing. Another burning spot is leaf shaped around 45 degree frm knee cap going towards inside bend of leg. Its a month now when during a quick bending of body & putting my foot on a stair, this started. I am a 59 year female, Austopenic and had been VitD3 & B12 deficient in the past. Initially, I kept on moving for few days doing pain management by alternately heating, icing, Application of Voltaran, Austrich Oil, Castor & Olive oil. taking pain killers Tylenol etc., Vitamin D3, injecting B12. Used knee patches & knee sleeves & support. I am a working lady so couldn't stop walking and climbing stairs. All became slow but continued. After the X-ray & Blood picture, it was evident the there is starting degeneracy & Cholestrol & Uric Acid were a bit high. When burning pain increased even sitting or lying. I gave rest to the leg few days + on weekend. Keep putting patches the cool gel one & the Japanese green one. It used to happen that as the patch time of 8 hrs is done the burning starts. But now I feel the pain is a bit lower in that it is not there during lying & sitting but with patches. When I walk e few hundred meters in my work place even slowly or stand for more than 5 to 10 minutes the pain comes back. After seeing your video I did the tests you suggested. I am hearing any clicks but feel the condition to be a tear due overuse of irritable Miniscus. Will go to my orthoSurgeon and he will most prob. give an MRI test. The picture will be more clear than. I will keep on doing your Excersises till then. Will keep you update with my condition. You have been very helpful. Thanks
S.R.
Thank you 👍
@@2211shabanawould love to hear your updates.
finished watching a couple of your videos and I am crying, trying to hold it together for the moment finally finding at least hope---I have been seeking out help for 2 months and I am suffering---will be implementing your tips---thanks for your caring heart
How is your knee how
@Monika how is your knee now after one year
@@ayenigabriel5128 I'm still in disbelief , but still in recovery--my access to precise assessment has been challenging. I had spiraled into depression from time to time.
@@monikastar9809 are you in Texas? Maybe go see Dr. David to check it out.
Me too .. suffering badly with no help from medical professionals
The inward rotation exercises felt so much better within a minute of doing it
I just started following your MCL exercise and I have already had good improvement . Three days ago I was walking with a limb, now the limb is GONE ! Thank you so much and God bless you .
I am thanking you with my whole heart right now . You have given me real hope . I am quite sure i damaged my knee and ankle yesterday in a nasty fall . Im almost immobilized , really swollen and in pain . After listening to your wonderful and very capable presentation , i feel that at least theres a CHANCE that i can avoid surgery , and brother , i pray i can avoid it bc i have a real fear of surgery . Im in a much better place now , mentally , all thanks to you . I love your pleasant and friendly manner too . And you made me laugh with your poppie-eyed funny look when you were saying the surgeon has to look inside the joint . You are changing lives and helping people . GOD BLESS YOU !!!
Hey MissLeeNY!!! We're happy to help you! We're so glad that you have hope about avoiding surgery now!!! Sorry to hear about your fall and all the pain and swelling you've had lately. We hope you get to feeling better really fast!!! May God bless you too!!!
👀😜
I learned more from this video than I did from the therapist who took multiple X-rays.
You explained things in a way I could understand.
Thanks I got a lot of relief in my back knee I will keep following you nicely😊
Hey Sun J! We can't thank you enough for your generous contribution, it does not go unnoticed. We are thrilled that you got a lot of relief in the back of your knee. Here are a few more exercises that you could consider doing that will likely help improve your knee meniscus injury:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html
If you are looking for a more structured and specific approach to treat a meniscus tear or injury then you might be interested in the "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program". It is also designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
Thanks ever so much, always inspiring to hear there are ways to take care of ourselves..great discoveries...and you make it all sound very accessible!!! Treasure
We really appreciate your kind words Gabi! We love to provide these educational services!
Wishing the best for your missions! I am a massage therapist and I always include self-help support for my clients. Most people do not like homework :-) but always nice to see people who do keep a little practice for their own good :-)
This is the clearest and best video. Thank you Elpaso..😊
Sliding leg backward/forward, with foot turned in, has helped immensely and walking is way less painful…your instructions in other video to realign joint also very helpful. Looking forward to trying the other exercises in this video. Thank you. You’re a champion 👍🏼
I agree it also helps with my pain level a lot!
Thanks for sharing this. Your explanations make a lot of sense.
I have been following your advice and simple exercises for 3 weeks. My right knee with the suspected torn meniscus is healing nicely. I can already bend it and walk straight. I still have to practice the stairs more as it's still hurt. I can't thank you enough for this channel and the knowledge you share with people like me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ ❤
Hey Noor! We are thrilled to hear about the awesome progress you are making and that your meniscus is healing. Don't get discouraged and know that if you devote time to quality practice then your waling technique will improve, it just takes time! We are glad to be able to help and grateful to be a part of your journey!
If you are still looking for something more structured and comprehensive to help you heal your meniscus. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
"Knee Meniscus Recovery Program"
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Please continue to keep us updated on your progress! 🙌
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Awww.. Thank you for the reply and the offer for the program. For now, I will celebrate the win I was making and continue with your "free" guide. I was no longer in panic mode thinking I would not be able to walk. All thanks to the knowledge I got from you which for me was huge. My mind was calm and that was the start of my tremendous healing progress. It just shows how important it is to have the right mindset for healing and to have someone who cares like you, Dr David. I wish you a merry Christmas and all the blessings in the world and a happy New Year. 😊
how are you feeling now? Have you gone for the surgery?@@noorfaiza
About 3 weeks ago, I noticed a intermittent pain in my right knee on the medial side, especially after my yoga sessions. And a week after this there was much pain and inflammation which forced me to rest. However, whenever I did move about a lot on pressure would fall on my left leg and eventually developed pain in the left medial too. I came across one of your videos, doctor and tried the tailgate swings and found it so helpful. I have a bit of resistance while extending my legs at times. The first time I did these swings, I got a whole lot of relief. Continuing the exercises! Thanks a lot! 😊🙏
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
This is fantastic to hear Coach Jeeva!!!! We're sooo happy to hear you've found relief with our guidance!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
How are you now?
Greta video. I think I just have minicus irritation. I have been overtraining with hiit workouts 6 days a week for months and it finally took a toll on my body. My favorite exercise is the knee swing! I will also work on reducing my inflammation and will listen to my body and allow it to heal before attempting exercise. Thanks so much!
You’re welcome ktam! We hope you can bring that irritation down fast so you can get back to exercising again!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I use your technique for the stairs and I noticed a real improvement. Here in Greece is haluoronic injections and then surgery. I was so desperate and I looked in the internet for a light. And then I saw your videos. You have such a kind heart. Congratulations tobyour parents!
With all my respect,
A wooden knee with meniscus and chondropathia from Greece
Hey Claudia, you are so welcome! We appreciate the support!
I am in athens now and have this INSANE Knee pain. Went to many chiropractor already and today MRI. Any advise for me? How are you doing now? ❤🙏
Your explanation of purpose of tailgate swing has been tremendously helpful. I was really limited in my ability to walk, as I had been "powering through" keeping moving. Basically compensating with other muscles, bearing weight on my "good knee" and doing all sorts of weird adaptations to keep going. Any time standing up was excruciating. It caused much grief.
Just a few days of STOPPING the things thar hurt,, and doing tailgate swings EXTENSIVELY (,yesterday 4 hours spread over the day) resulted in much reduction of pain. I am working on glute strength, and actually can walk 20 minute without pain (judiciously taking steps to reduce impact, and activate glutes).
Two decades ago, a PT said "you walk with your quads" but I had no idea what that meant, and zero information about the results.
I cannot say enough "thank you" or give you enough accolades. THIS is information that would be imperative for many of our chronic conditions that disable many of the population. Weak glutes affect so much of our every day lives.....
Thank you, thank you, thank you
What if it hurt to kneel on your knee to do exercises? What would be your recomendations?
Incredibly informative and helpful.please keep doing what you are doing as you are truly a God send.Thanks you for your professionalism and humanity! peace and Blessings
You're welcome Khadija!!! We're happy to help you!!! ✌️
My meniscus started acting up a few months ago. I'm leaving on a 3-month road trip so I cannot schedule surgery, which probably wouldn't be a great idea anyway from what I'm hearing.
Two of the exercises in this video helped me. The one where you kick your legs back and forth for 5 minutes. And especially the one where you curve your foot inward and slide it back on the carpet to straighten out your tibia.
I'll be doing those everyday of my road trip. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for posting this video. I'm very grateful for it.
How is it going now?
Getting better now?
This video was extremely helpful along with your video about the ACL. I tore my MCL and ACL on a ski slope in Italy in February of 2020. I completed 3 months of PT during the start of the pandemic after 6 weeks of no weight. I am still experiencing weakness, uncomfortable and sometimes painful fatigue which now is leading to a weakness in my other knee due to compensation. The exercises you demonstrated are different that what I was taught and give a good example of your 28 day plan.
Hey Julia! Sorry to hear about your ACL and MCL tear last year :-(
I hope you’re getting stronger now that you’re doing these exercises!
Let us know how it is going!!!
Hi I have third grade menscual tear doese heels through exercise
Just diagnosed with both medial & lateral Meniscus tear and my cyst ruptured. I have been with doctor and and no surgery needed just TLC. I loved your info and now I know I have a plan to strengthen this and continue with a very active life. ill be checking out the 28 day program! knees are tricky lil suckers! thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I’ve been doing the inward knee slide for just a few days and the popping in my knee is gone!
. I’m years into knee pain. And have been doing exorcises to strengthen but not on a specific injury.
I recently had an mri that shows a slight tare in my meniscus. And your exorcises are already helping, the clicking as I said is gone! I feel like my alignment is back.
Thanks !!so much have hunted for 6 weeks and this is bye far the best information !!
Omg! Thank you, thank you! I’ve had minor pain and was managing it over the last few months. I just got back from Europe, after walking up and down many hills and when I got off the plane after a 9 hour flight I couldn’t walk at all. I read that sitting with your knees at a 90 degree angle isn’t good so I’m going to assume that was the reason. I stumbled across your video and did the massage where you wrap your hands around your knee cap and lo and behold it worked. I cannot tell you how this made me feel. I really thought I was destined for surgery! Once again thanks for your expertise!
Hi Luciana, We hope you had an amazing time in Europe! We know how frustrating and challenging it can be to try to enjoy a vacation while trying to manage pain throughout the time. We are thrilled to hear that you are feeling better. We can only imagine the concern you felt thinking you may to have surgery due to the pain. We are very happy to hear that you are feeling some relief.
If you are dealing with meniscus issues or inner knee pain we have a couple of playlists you might find helpful. You can access it here:
"Inner Knee Pain Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1ma8eg9DwBsl5IRgnLdKCcHs
"Knee Meniscus Help"
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We hope that this information was helpful. We wish you continued relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you! I will check them out!
I'm so glad to find your videos. Both of my parents have had knee replacements and I'm just noticing this meniscus pain at 46 yo. I'm hoping to stay ahead of it. Thank you so much!
Thanks
You are very welcome Liza! We appreciate your support!
Thanks!
Hey David, Thank you so much! We appreciate your support.🌟
Thanks so much. You are the first video I have come across that gives me hope. I was diagnosed with a MT. So painful. Almost hard to stand up straight. Can't walk straight without stretching even when getting out of the car up getting up from seating. I'm really hopefull that these can help (fingers crossed). I will also check out your 28 day video. Thanks again.
You're welcome Rosalind!!! Sorry to hear about your meniscus tear. We hope you can get better really fast! Just in case you need it, here are links you should check out next:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
This is the best help I’ve seen yet for my medial meniscus tear. You have also inspired me to try your 28 day program. Thank you Dr!💐
Loved the inward rotation! As a pronated walker who also dance, I a setup for wear and tear. The inward rotation helps with realignment.
I had an xray, and the surgeon thinks I don't have a tear, but the start of one. I was doing the Brazilian butt lift, and hyper extended my foot, and, perhaps did a twist motion. I hurt both knees...one is pretty much healed, but the leg,in which I broke my ankle, is painfful, but only epwhen sitting in the car, or trying to sleep. I've been crawling around the garden, digging, planting, and turning over the soil for mulching it, and, I think if I had a tear, I would not be able to do all that work for several hours. I appreciate this video, and after the Father's day party, I WILL DO THE EXERCISES...AWESOME VIDEO. I love to walk, so I need these knees! Thank a you for your time.
Hey Jean! Thanks for sharing your story. We hope you can get back to normal very fast! Yes you're right, if you had a significant tear, you wouldn't have been able to tolerate all that very well without feeling like you need to go see a doctor right away.
Since you love to walk, have you seen this video about walking and knee pain? It would be very helpful for your knees if you did what we talk about in this video: "Does Walking Help KNee Pain?"
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@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Yes, I saved that to my library, and I intend to read it ALL. I TRULY BELIEVE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, and do NOT plan to have surgery if I can help it! Thank you for these aids. Q
@@jeanmader2302how are you now? ❤🙏
@@ariellalemuria777 As far as my knees go, I am great, but since my husband's dementia diagnosis, I am doing almost everything, and I have lifted too much weight, and my back is sore...and I have been neglecting my health, and concentrating on him. His Totally, very surprisingly short memory literally scares me! So, stress is here big-time, and I am trying not to fall apart. Thank God he only takes supplements, aS he skipped pills, and taken the wrong ones at the wrong times. He does tire easily, but I force him to get moving, and then take a nap after breakfast He does what I ask, so that is a plus, that life is not a big fight, because I am trying to keep him happy, comfortable, and mostly...SAFE. I think predatory people would see him as an easy target, so in the supermarket, I keep him close.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy So nice of you to touch bases, and I appreciate your concern. My knees are great, but I do that leg swing before doing exercises. Now my back is killing me, but it hurts more at the evenings. I read that ice is not a good idea, as I used to do 15 min. Ice, then 15 min. Heat. Can't take aspirin, but I take one regular Tylenol once it begins to feel achy. I am SO grateful I found your site and healed my knees. I have been dizzy since cataract surgery, so I would be a dizzy, knock kneed, hunched over MESS,,,, LOLOLOL
Love the tailgate swings they are So helpful.
My pain is awful I’ve started these 3 exercises today Thankyou
Hey Sherry, we are so sorry to hear that you have had such awful pain 😔 We're glad to hear that you are starring these exercises though! We would suggest to begin with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We will link our entire Meniscus Help Playlist for you here so that you have it handy should you need it:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Please keep us updated on your progress! We hope you find some relief soon 🧡 🧡 🧡
I have all the problems you speak about and tried to go down and up the stairs. . So true about the relief on the knee
Hey C Ward! Sorry to hear that you're dealing with the a meniscus problem :-(
Be sure to check out all our meniscus videos so you can have the best info about how to handle it.
Here is a playlist of all our knee meniscus videos:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Just what I needed!! Thank You!
Hi, swinging my legs has really helped with my painful knee arthritis. I get clicks but good ones, not painful ones. So glad to have found your videos, they are such a help. Watching from the UK
Hey Magenta, Greetings from Texas! 🧡🇬🇧We're so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from painful knee arthritis!🥺 It's exciting to hear that the tailgate swings have helped and that you have felt some relief. In case you are interested we have a program that has additional information in our Knee Arthritis Recovery Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee arthritis. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
courses.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/courses/knee-arthritis-recovery-program/
In case you need it, here is a playlist of all our knee arthritis videos:
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
We hope you can continue to feel relief.🧡We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I've learned how to handle my knee pain through your video. I appreciate. Thank you!
Hi Rosalind! Thank you so much for your support we are so glad that we have been able to help! 🧡 Below will be a link to our entire knee meniscus playlist should you need it:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Please keep us posted on your progress! 🙌
Thank you! It worked instantly on my locked knee i thought i would need knee surgery. You saved my life!
Hi Adcastph, You're welcome! We are so happy to hear you are feeling some relief. We appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best! 🧡
Hello! About 3-4 months ago, I had a strange discomfort in the back of my knees. I then experienced a definite soreness both behind and and in the medial part of my knee. I was seen by a doctor, who said she’d order an ultrasound and X-ray of both knees. That was December, and I’m booked in for Feb 5th for the that work up.
I’ve been seen by a physiotherapist who thinks I have either OA, or a torn/or irritated meniscus, so I was given some stretches, which have I guess helped. She had also seen my pronation. I started searching online, and found your RUclips’s. Specifically, thos on meniscus and OA tests, as well as pain relief, and exercises. They were such a help. Thank you. I was wondering that since I’m not sure whether it’s meniscus or OA, would the 28 day knee health program be better, or the knee arthritis program? If I do the 28 day knee health program if I just have arthritis, will I be ok with just that? BTW, did I say thank you for your approach to achieving health to the joint by dressing the mechanical issues. I’d way prefer to work at those things rather than surgery or drugs! I wish your clinic was in Canada!
So so helpful! The relief is incredible. You’re an angel! Thank you!
Hey @Bashertxo, you're so welcome! So glad we could help!
Hello Dr. David. I would like to try out your 28 day program. The testimonial with Gwen was so lovely. What a wonderful woman 😊
Hey Yvette! Glad you'd like to try the 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program!
Yes, Gwen is a really sweet woman!
You're welcome to sign up for the program right here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/28-day-knee-health-wellness-boost-program
Let us know if you have any questions :-)
Hi, may I ask how many times per day should these exercises be done in order to be effective? I have a medial meniscus tear and severe pain and locking of the knee.
The MRI confirmed it but both 2 and 3 indicate a tear. Great video! Could have saved money on the MRI!
This helped me so much. My knee was so stiff. Once I realised that taking TOO much rest does the complete opposite of helping strengthen my meniscus tear, it was a game changer. The fire hydrant did burn a bit in my knee but it was bearable. I’ve been doing this everyday for a while now and it’s really helped with the pain and stiffness. I think I’m going to need to follow up with the 28 day programme.
After so much information I have read about how to help my meniscus this information makes the most sense, thank you!
Hey @SIDCJCJ07! That is great to hear, we are glad you found information that makes sense for you. We commend you for doing the research!
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
Supplements for Torn Meniscus
“11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus”
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We hope this helps! Please keep us posted on your progress 🙌🏽
Im from Hungary. I have a meniscus tear and a degraded ACL. I have watched your videos for hours (maybe days😅) in the last 3 months and these gave me amazing help! 💥 There is no information like this on Hungarian language. Im an active guy and my main hobby is kitesurfing. I think i have destroyed my knees on the water. I noticed that they were sensitive after kitesurfing sometimes but i did not care for it. And than after a running my right knee was swollen and it was extremely painful for some days. I could sleep only in sitting position for some days and only for some hours... 😅 So it was bad... A long story short, after some suffering and noticing after some weeks that my leg is still far from being perfect, i decided to go to MRI and to go to a doctor after that. So i had the result of MRI and doctor suggested surgery of course. Im not the guy that is a fun of surgery and things like this so i told doctor that thank you and i try my own way first. I started to look for information of alternative treatments and arrived to you. Your advices and videos seemed to be far the best that are available online. I have watched your videos for many hours and practiced your tips. Your help for us is amazing!! You gave me most answers that I needed 💥 This nightmare has started at about 4 months ago and i really had some bad moments at beginning. Sometimes i could not walk without crutches and to stand up was a challange 😅 After a month my left knee also went wrong 😅 Finally and with the help of your videos i started to heal slowly, but i still had some hopeless moments sometimes. Sometimes i could still walk with crutches only... In bad moments watching your videos, and study my mistakes always helped! The comments under the videos has helped also. I have started some of your excercises and to apply your tips. And hey, recently i can walk 1-2 miles (on the way that you have adviced) without any problems. Some weeks ago i started cycling ( on the way you adviced and with short distances at beginning) and this helps me soo much as i feel. I have learned to go up and down on stairs with your technique and those are fanthastic! I still practice and getting stronger, but since 2-3 weeks i feel that i understood you and mastered your technique to go up on stairs using glutes mostly. It helped soooo much 😊 So im still on the way of recovery, but hey, im much-much-much better than 4 months ago. Now I'm 100% sure that i will not need surgery. I have no doubt that my knees will work perfectly. Im only 43 so i still need these for some adventures 😃 And my goal is to be on kitesurf board again in june 😊 So THANK YOU soo much Dr. David!!! 💥😊 You are a great guy! I wish all the best for you.
I hv right knee medial minescus tear found out through MRI and is tender now..my Ortho gave Hylonic acid injection and asked me to resume my normal activities like walking and driving. I started your Gluten muscle strengthening exercises and feels temporarily better and trying repeat it several times a days.. Thanks a Ton for your advice and service
Just the fact that you made this video helps my spirit. Thank you!!!
These feel great and I did 6 weeks of PT and they didn’t suggest any of these! I’m trying to avoid surgery! So going to continue with your program!
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I have a meniscus problem and pain which is getting better slowly. I am doing exercises you and others have prescribed and I believe they are helping my condition. Recently I visited a podiatrist and he has prescribed orthotics to correct knee alignment. My knee does bow out a little when I step. What are your thoughts on using orthotics to correct pronation and knee alignment? Thanks again, Rob, Melbourne Australia
Good-day doc. First-off I want to thank you for your very helpful and informative videos. Honestly you're one of the best resources that I've found and am having some good success with your excercises.
Im at 9 weeks post-injury and my question is that, is it normal for me to not be able to fully extend my leg/knee totally yet, like I can with my good leg at this point?
My knee has been getting better with each week that passes, but recently it's to the point where I'm wondering if I might have what's called a bucket-handle tear, which may require surgery.
I've never really had much pain, clicking/ popping or catching/ locking. And I've also avoided any anti-inflammatory drugs or icing the knee. I've felt that letting the knee heal naturally was the best way to go.
I've only had alot of stiffness and inability to stretch out or extend the knee fully. There's still a little bit of swelling so that might be the reason that I can't fully extend it yet.
Your reply/feedback would be greatly appreciated sir.
Have a blessed day!
How are you doing now? Did you get surgery any updates I'm having a similar problem can't straighten range of motion is better though doing some of these exercises
I have this ACL tear 4 years back along with recent meniscus tear probably due to unstable knee. I am avoiding going to surgery for another 1 year now due to its long post rehabilitation time. Since 1 week i could hardly walk & Dr told me now only solution is surgery. But OMG i found this video & the moment i did 1st inward movement of the leg exercise i heard a pop & by the time i finished it start 2nd exercise I already felt a sense of relief & able to walk without pain. Hopefully now I believe i can stretch my surgery till next year till that time i'll be doing these 3 set of exercise. Thank you sir.
How are you feeling now?
Recently popped something on my knee while doing jiujitsu. I also feel a pull behind my knee. I can bend knee just a bit. But if I go lower as if im picking up something from the floor it hurts. I do not want surgery. Im trying to heal naturally where Im also doing aome fasting to help reduce inflammation. Will try your exercises. You were the first that i came across how to heal naturally. Thank you for the information.
Great video thanks! Your videos are always so helpful and I've recommended your channel to a few people. I am positive for all the tests in this video. I injured my knee in 1992 but it didn't start to hurt until I stopped doing sport, mainly horse riding, in about 2009. In 2019 I had an MRI that showed medial meniscus tear plus early arthritis. Your videos are helping me strengthen my knee again. Tailgate swings seem to help and your advice about strengthening glutes and realigning the leg bones has been very helpful. The alignment thing seems to be a part of my problem. I've had a knee offloader since 2019 which was helping relieve the knee pain but I think the strengthening exercises I started 10 months ago are helping more. Thank you again for your great videos.
This is great information in the future if you could make sure that your leg and foot are part of the video, not just the knee area so we can actually see the exercise. It would be beneficial and greatly appreciated.
Hey Mary, Thank you so much for your feedback. 🧡 It means a lot to us. We are addressing these issues in future videos. Please take care🙌
Yes! I have diagnosed my self as Minescus tear..Under the right knee cap towards inside after the depression is the main spot of pain which is swollen too as compared to the other (left) knee. Around that the spot is the burning which goes a little down too diminishing. Another burning spot is leaf shaped around 45 degree frm knee cap going towards inside bend of leg. Its a month now when during a quick bending of body & putting my foot on a stair, this started. I am a 59 year female, Austopenic and had been VitD3 & B12 deficient in the past. Initially, I kept on moving for few days doing pain management by alternately heating, icing, Application of Voltaran, Austrich Oil, Castor & Olive oil. taking pain killers Tylenol etc., Vitamin D3, injecting B12. Used knee patches & knee sleeves & support. I am a working lady so couldn't stop walking and climbing stairs. All became slow but continued. After the X-ray & Blood picture, it was evident the there is starting degeneracy & Cholestrol & Uric Acid were a bit high. When burning pain increased even sitting or lying. I gave rest to the leg few days + on weekend. Keep putting patches the cool gel one & the Japanese green one. It used to happen that as the patch time of 8 hrs is done the burning starts. But now I feel the pain is a bit lower in that it is not there during lying & sitting but with patches. When I walk e few hundred meters in my work place even slowly or stand for more than 5 to 10 minutes the pain comes back. After seeing your video I did the tests you suggested. I am hearing any clicks but feel the condition to be a tear due overuse of irritable Miniscus. Will go to my orthoSurgeon and he will most prob. give an MRI test. The picture will be more clear than. I will keep on doing your Excersises till then. Will keep you update with my condition. You have been very helpful. Thanks
S.R
hi, what about Medial Radial tear? do Exercice help?
Yes hamachi, most definitely.
“Tibial Shift Help”
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“Knee Meniscus Help”
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“Knee Meniscus Surgery Help”
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Supplements for Torn Meniscus
“11 Supplements That Might Help Heal A Torn Meniscus”
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Knee Meniscus Recovery Program
The Knee Meniscus Recovery Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with meniscus tears or trouble after meniscus surgery. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Hi, Doctor David The third test you showed caused a tremendous amount of pain. I also can not go upstairs actually when I bend my knee as giving the weight on it that where hurt my knee. I believe that there is a meniscus tear on my right knee. Thanks for giving your knowledge and help.
Hey İsmet Cengiz, sorry to hear that you found you have a meniscus tear :-(
We're glad to help you find it! In case you need it, here are our videos for help with meniscus problems:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Any locations in San Antonio ? Maybe trusted associates here?
This was a game changer for me. Thank you so much. I am so tired of this well your old so what do you expect. An excellent resource. Once again thank you. Real knowledge. 👍🏾
Very helpful, thank you! I was in pain and the strong pain is gone. Will do them every day now🙏
Hey there! You are very welcome! Glad to hear that we were able to help with that strong pain!
Ok, so i watch one of your video's dealing with the meniscus tear i have been doing the exercises, ok sometimes, I felt really good today until i tripped on bag, no not mine, I tried to walk it out, didn't work, so i sat down did the "twisting" then did the turn turnn foot.....my knee popped, what difference!!!! There is still pain but it feels so much better just doing it once. Where have you been all my knee problem life?? Lol, I'm guessing it started in my pre-teens, now Im 52 and very sore knees', lower back and planter fasciitis both feet. Kinda hard to be a nurse. Thank you so much for this and all the info!!
I am going to try it doc
They are very practical enough to do
I hope they help.
You're welcome Mark!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀
Bless you. Felt much better
We're so glad you felt better Veena Sharma!!!
Hello dr. I am suffering from frozen shoulder is their any ex. For it .pl. let me know
it help my knees a lot doctor,thanks for all your information,
You're welcome Lee Virginia!!!
Hi. Thank you for this video. I know what my injuries is now with out going the doctors and hopefully no surgery. I've very active but will take it easy and do your exercises and carry on walking cycling and swimming because feels fine. Devastated because like to dance run and play tennis. Will be careful with recovery. Thank you for this video ❤
Very good exercise, not hurting anything in the knee, fluid itself is a medicine, wonderful idea, thank you very much to give such a idea, without any medicine or treatment
You’re welcome Chandrakant Patel!
I I'm trying these exercise since three days and feeling far better reliefe, thanks David for encourage me, if need, I will contact you
Thankyou. The injury just happened two days ago and I’m so happy to jump in and get things better sooner.
Hey. How you doing now. How's your mensicus. Please give some tips
I have a complex tear of the medial meniscus. I’ve had the MRI about a month ago when it happened. They suggested surgery, but will try physical therapy first.
I rarely comment on video I watched but this helped me out a lot. I injured my meniscus a couple of days ago. Can't walk and felt tenderness on my inner knee. I tried the sitting leg slides and I found out some imbalance on the knee that I injured, my foot doesn't turn outside as much as my other foot. I'll continue working on it but I already felt some improvements in sitting and standing up as well as the pain in short amount of time. Thanks!
Thank you so much for taking time to comment! It's great to hear that you're experiencing some improvements, wishing you the best! 🙌
I've just discovered your informative and useful channel. I am so grateful, what luck. I will follow your advice, I also had sciatica!!! I am going to implement your advice in that regard .Thank you. I'd like to join the 28 day program if it is still available. Big thanks
Hi, brilliant channel for information. The bending of knees for a few minutes eased up the stiffness👍
I had a meniscus tear a few years ago and been fine except for last 2 weeks as been having some pain were the tear was, now removed 20% of it gone. And the same time having a bit of pain on the other knee. I did however started walking more for exercise as started a new job and wanted to be fitter. Also the right knee feels as if I'm kneeling on glass. I have had this feeling before and it goes but this time it hasn't for 3 or so weeks. My knees are creaky which is nothing new. I'm 38 feel like 68 😄
Hey Adam, sorry to hear that your knee has been giving you trouble for weeks now :-(
You can learn more about healing your meniscus through this playlist:
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Hello Doc. I just got an MRI as advised by the ortho here. The results show a longitudinal tear of the posterior horn of medial meniscus (with minimal effusion) of the left knee. Way back in 2006 I had a meniscus tear of the same left knee (due to a minor motorcycle accident) and the ortho had suggested exercises which I had and after few months it was fine. After 18 years I have had this. Unfortunately I do not have the old MRI report to correlate both of them. However, I have been in a desk job all these years. I have been pretty active since 2017, majorly with regular brisk walking, yoga, and some strengthening exercises since 2023. Can I cure it with the exercises like it did before? I can walk properly, but when I sit for a long time (I have a desk job) the knee joint irritates me. I feel the need to extend it and feels a bit better or even stand for few mins.
Hope you can answer my question Doc. Eagerly waiting for your reply.
I sure wish you were my Dr. Thanks so much for this video, and all the others😊
Yes, your info, and videos are so helpful, and informative, Thank you so much!
Question about the foot dragging/knee rotation exercise; I've seen your other video about this where you use your hands to press inward first before doing the foot part. Is doing just the foot part just as effective? Also, due to painful rotation of knee with meniscus tear, would the inward turned foot dragging part likely be painful? Very interesting that it seems to help a lot of people. Have you seen any imaging evidence that this actually changes anything?
Hello! Thank you so much for this video! Very informative because I recently got news of a meniscus tear. It says I have oblique posterior horn tear of the medial meniscus. How do I know if It’s in the red or white zone in terms of healing on its own without surgery? The reporter of the MRI also didn’t put the dimensions of the tear that I can see on my report.
Thank you very much for your video. I was just diagnose with a tear in my meniscus, had a cirtisone shot but fid not work. Ive been going to therapy but has not worked. I will try your exercises...thank you, hope they work
Hey Norma! So sorry to hear about your meniscus tear, and both the cortisone shot and physical therapy not working well for you! We have a playlist with several videos with exercises and tips to begin helping your meniscus tear recovery. Check it out:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
You might also want to learn more about our Knee Meniscus Recovery Program:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery
Hope this helps! All the best
Weirdly, the final test was the most tolerable. However, the first 3 fired up pain. I work out regularly and was recently told that I was squatting incorrectly, after altering my squats and having physical therapy, it started to get better, but unfortunately flared up big style today, so I've rested and tried your tests. Thanks for the knowledge x
Hey Tracy, Thanks for sharing your experience with the tests and your recent journey with squatting and physical therapy. It's great to hear that the final test was more tolerable for you. Sometimes, our bodies can surprise us with unexpected responses. Unfortunately, setbacks can happen along the way, as you experienced today. It's all part of the process. When things flare up, it's essential to give yourself some rest and listen to your body.
We're glad you found value in the tests we shared, and we appreciate your positive feedback.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and continued progress in your fitness journey! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyIam going to try your exercises had to miss exercise class today. 8th December fingers crossed.
I do feel a little pain the exercises have helped me alot. thanks so much
This was very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome McKenzie! We're glad to help you!
QUESTION : I am taking Collagen and Glucosamine supplement, CollaFlex Pro Sachet, Does it help with the healing processes ? I have also started doing these exercises
Hey Nishant, great question! Yes these supplements might help with the healing process specifically for joint problems, but keep in mind that joints are mechanical body parts that require proper movement and strength. No supplement can get people better movement and strength. But supplements can help set up an optimal healing environment.
We're so glad you're doing the exercises!! How is it going so far?
How is your knee now?
@@mitarkonjic8076 I am doing great now. Just did a snowdonia trek in wales without any problems.
I did go to a physiotherapist in person who told me specific exercises to fix my knee.
regular exercises helped me a lot.
More than the supplements which I stopped after a while, I feel* goat's bone broth helped a lot in the healing process.
@@nishantmahajan55 Good to hear man💪
Thank you, Dr. David, this vid has helped me tremendously.
You're welcome Mr Sumer!!!
Thanks. Very helpful instructions.
Hi Luca, You're welcome! We are so sorry to hear that you're dealing with meniscus issues. We know how challenging it can be and we hope you feel better soon. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for knee meniscus that you might find helpful.
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
SO helpful‼️ More so than ANY doctor or orthopedic surgeon I met with. Thank you🙏🏼
Hey Flygirl! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy that y ou've been to find our information helpful! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy absolutely. I will let you know.
I would like too know about the 28 video your talking about in the video,i had a minisques repair about 7 weeks ago when too the physical therapy and they had me done some exercises that you showed that they didn’t show me the right way , I still don’t feel good in the knee I had the repair and the other knee it has a minisques tear and I don’t want to go through it again but I appreciate your videos, I’m doing your videos on minisques to avoid sergery again, thank you very much.
Doc, at no given time did you state how long should you rest the injury first before exercising the knee. I injured mine on the 1st of March. After about three weeks if felt better, but I guess I re-injured it by not resting enough. It became swollen again and stiff. Doc, I'm thinking of giving my knee a 90 day rest before I start trying to exercise it, what did you think.
I cannot find the link to the 28 day knee health program . Can you post it again? Or describe how to find it in a video?
Hey Sigrid! Here is the link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
This is very good. Itotally makes sense that the hip is involved. Can these exercises be started when there is still signigicant pain?
I have chronic medial meniscal tear with large parameniscal cyst. Trace deep infrapatellar bursitis. Can I do walking at my job or should I avoid more walking
Just came across this video n quite liked the way you explained about the knee issues.i get swelling around my right knee on n off.would like to know what excercises can I start doing in order to strengthen my knee.Tks
Hey Jyoti! Sorry you've got swelling in your right knee :-(
Here's the best video to start strengthening:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
You might need to see these videos if you're having trouble with getting the swelling under control:
“Knee Swelling Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC
Hi. Thank for a good video. My question is why the but muscle exercises is important for the healing ?
Thank
I went to a ortho doctor today, having suffered from Knee effusion and grade 1 lateral meniscus and ACL tear of my left knee. The hopeless doctor didn't explain anything detailly, he seems in uninterested and busy with himself, what a shame, I don't want to visit him ever again. He just extracted out some fluid from my knee which gave me great pain relief 😅.
How are you now?
Thank you, very informative. Better then my physician who talked me into having surgery for a Bakers cist that was still there after the procedure. Thankfully after a year taking up cycling, that helped my knee heal and I will definitely be doing these exercises you recommended. God bless you.
Unfortunately for me, an MRI has shown a complete tear of my medial meniscus at the posterior horn. My Doctor feels that I am too old (70 years) to successfully benefit from surgery. I have seen support for his prognosis online. I am a line dance instructor, so this news is devastating. He recommended that I concentrate on strengthening quads to help with pain relief. I am encouraged by your video. Would your 28-day program get me back on the dance floor even though the meniscus is already entirely torn? Or is it just too late?
Along with doing these exercises would recommend walking for exercise if it can be tolerated?
These exercises have helped tremendously doing them do the first time.
Been going crazy figuring out what is going on with my knee as I haven’t been able to run or grapple effectively. Friend from the gym sat me down and told me most likely a meniscus tear saw this video and confirmed it. I really don’t want surgery but it’s been on going for months now. It’s like it heals then I get comfortable training then re injure it.