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@@sandrabutler8483 hi Sandra, best wishes for your upcoming surgery. You can buy the item you’re looking for online, with a Google search. Your pharmacy can probably order one if they don’t already have it.
Will, this was spot on! 3 years ago, l learned that l had severe knee arthritis in both knees. I came across a pilates knee video that includes the exercises you listed. Now, l am pain free and lost 79lbs and changed my diet. I appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work! Am sharing the channel with my friends. 😊😊😊
This is so fantastic to hear. Well done on taking these important steps, it's brilliant to hear you're reaping the rewards! Thank you for sharing my channel with your friends, your support means a lot to me 😄
Will, I feel inadequate to express what a valuable and selfless service you are providing for your viewers. I’m quite fortunate for a 72 year old retired nurse that my knees don’t give me any issues or pain. But I’m going to practice these movements to keep it that way. I have a friend who does have one very arthritic knee and I will be sharing this video with her. Thank you for you sharing your knowledge so generously and with such kindness🥰
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so pleased to hear your knees are healthy and strong - let's keep them that way! Thank you for sharing this with your friend, I hope it proves beneficial for her. I'm wishing you both all the best 😄
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm 72 and was disabled at 50 with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and depression. I was told this week that I need to have a total knee replacement to solve my pain! I was also told this 4 years ago! But with therapy I found on RUclips, at first from Bob and Brad, and with cutting out processed foods, carbs, and sugar, I have done really great with the arthritis and bone on bone situation in my knee!! I had a couple of falls recently and so I was scheduled for physical therapy for my ankles, calves and quads, and after a couple of weeks of that, my knee flared up again!! You mentioned the quads, but said first you have to help the flexibility of the knee!! I really think this will help me!! God bless you for ALL the great videos i have watched of you helping people over 50!! I really appreciate you!! ❤🙏🙏
Enjoy your videos but do want to say that some people may confuse knee arthritis with total cartilage wear. In my case both knees were classified bone on bone many years ago. If your meniscus is pretty much shot or your cartilage has deteriorated to a huge degree, no exercise will improve functionality very much. Total knee replacement is drastic but is sometimes necessary. My advice is to avoid replacement but accept that it might be required.
Also, in many cases (including for me) the inflammation in the joint is primary. I first developed arthritis in my hands, and was able to watch it progress. If the inflammation doesn't stop (and I do seem to have been able to halt it for many of my finger joints) then the bone becomes deformed, and after that the joint stiffens and loses its full range of movement. No amount of exercise will help, at that point. My right hip got to that stage, and I did have a hip replacement. But I am hoping to avoid a knee replacement, since that is likely to be less satisfactory.
@@maradallglad you are seeing success. I'm 72 and was disabled at 50 with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and depression. I was told 4 years ago that I needed a total knee replacement, but with therapy from RUclips, and changing my diet, I have put off the knee replacement and shoulder replacement and my 6th spinal fusion!! I went keto 3 years ago and then stricter to carnivore, and my inflammation is so much better! Pain is minimal, anxiety and depression are gone, no longer type 2 diabetic, fatty liver is gone, and I am now off 8 of my 11 long term prescriptions!! Feeling better than I have in over 25 years!!! God bless you in your health journey!!
@@janjenkinson1829 I'm not entirely certain, as I was doing a number of anti-inflammatory things (including low carb diet, even keto). I tried all the supplements and strategies that I came across, but the one that seemed to be most helpful was boswelia. There is research evidence showing that this inhibits the inflammatory pathway in the synovial fluid, and the first time I tried it, there was quite a dramatic improvement. (Then I got a flare-up in another of my finger joints, and it didn't seem to work as noticeably - but that flare-up too has subsided, so maybe there has been some cumulative & more subtle benefit.)
Just came across your channel today, already ordered the book and signed up to 3 tip Friday. Given a lot of these exercises by physio but just told to do them, not shown how to do them correctly and just left to get on with it. Watching you I know why it hadn't worked!! Back to it....with much better instruction so thank you so much. Now I just need to not get cramp in the back of my leg EVERY time I try to do a bridge or anything which requires my leg to increase flexion. Lol.
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with interesting and useful content! I'm pleased my videos have been able to provide some clear instructions to help you get the most out of these exercises. Keep up the great work 😃
You might want to try adding magnesium and potassium to your daily regime. I used to take magnesium but still got cramp,once I added potassium I no longer get cramp, game changer, potassium helps the muscle absorb the magnesium. We all need to balance our electrolytes.
Thank you, Will! These exercises are spot on! I did PT a few years ago for my knee arthritis and muscular imbalance. I went through these same exercises, more or less, and feel that they have REALLY helped me. I plan on modifying what I currently do now as per your instructions! CHEERS!
I received your book yesterday and immediately flipped to page 111 because of my arthritic thumbs. Started those exercises today and also did the ones in this video due to my knee weaknesses. I have positive expectations as your other videos have been beneficial to my 73 year old body. Of course as you cautioned, I checked with my personal care physician first.
I have knee arthritis in both knees and these exercises and previous ones you've shown have helped so much that I am now confident to go hiking in New Zealand!!! 😁
What a great video. I’m 69 and am beginning to feel a little bit of weakness and slight pain in my left knee. I have started these exercises today. One question I have for you is, what exercises can I do for bursitis? For the last couple of months I’ve been having pain in my left hip and the doctor diagnosed it as bursitis. She said the way to alleviate this was exercise. I’ve been riding a stationary bike but wondering if there is more I can be doing. Thank you very much.
Hi there - I'm sorry to hear you've been experiencing hip pain. I have the following video on hip bursitis which may be of interest! ruclips.net/video/lRTEnTT4vlY/видео.html
Very nice work/exercises. My left knee has been improving a lot lately by doing your exercises. It was a meniscus issue on medial side. Excellent work. God bless you.
Your new book l think is good information and advice. Helping to get the elderly moving will hopefuly help to keep them warmed up. Blood circulation. I hope you get to go to Buckingham and get an award for your efforts to helping elderly become mobile. I think you would deserve it.
Congratulations, Will, on reaching one million subscribers. Your caring but laid back attitude draws us into your instructions and information. Thank you!
Your interview with Dr. Latham RE: hip replacement was extraordinary. Very good info on a widely misunderstood subject. I am facing hip replacement. I have no other choice. I exercise regularly, am in good health and tend to heal quickly. I will be on a walker for 2 weeks. After that, I'm not sure what to expect. My orthopedist is very good and has worked on me before. I have had surgeries for other things, but this is the first one where they will cut a piece out of me and take it away! I always do physical therapy,, including my "homework"..I am going to watch the interview again and take notes for my doctor, so I don't forget anything on my list of questions. Thank you for this video..
Thank you Will. I am having a lot of knee pain these few weeks. For sure I will try your exercises . Hope they will help, because surgery very often doesn't even solve the problem.
This is so timely for me! I've got joint arthritis in hip knee ankle and currently having a flare up in left knee. I've been icing it and of course noticed improvement (of course leg was stretched out straight) but it wasn't until I was in the bath and stretched out that leg (full extension) and realized that THAT improved the pain, also that sleeping with that knee bent led to terrible stiffness, that I made the correlation. Am hopping onto your exercises (pun intended) forthwith!
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing a flare up with your knee. I'm pleased my video came at the right time and I hope it proves beneficial for you!
Excellent advice and tips, as always. You are so good at describing and demonstrating the exercises. Will definitely give these a try as I try to avoid the surgeon's knife. Thank you, Will! 🥰
@@paultetreault9243 They will. I say avoid knee replacement if you can. Had the left one done 5 yrs ago and the right one is total loss of cartilage so bone on bone. I am working on strengthening the glutes and it has been a tremendous help. I’m avoiding surgery on it with everything I have in me. Replacement is a Brutal surgery and not easy to recover from.
@@paultetreault9243 Do everything you can to not do TKR. It’s not for the faint of heart. If I knew 5 yrs ago what I know now I wouldn’t have done it. I would have just had the clean up the diseased inflamed bones and called it good along with the right exercises.
I am 38 years old and I got diagnosed with knee arthritis, surprisingly it progressed because I was doing high-impact workouts at the gym including squats and lunges . Now I am learning to adjust my life after being diagnosed, my concern is that I lose all the muscles I build in the lower body 😢 I saw all the exercises you did in the video and I think they work more on flexibility and strength. 1- Can you advise what sort of exercise I should do to build and maintain muscles in my case? Please reply to my question 😔
Brilliant ! So simple - I just need to get on and follow through now !!! Your explications are always to perfect and well shown - thank you so much, Will 🤩
I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain, I hope this proves helpful for you. I also have several other videos on knee pain and stiffness on my channel which may prove beneficial :)
I’m re watching this video because at yoga today I realised my most painful knee doesn’t go completely flat. So I guess I haven’t got full extension. Both knees are arthritic and the right one isn’t totally extended. So this does apply to me. Interesting.
Great tips Thankyou! I’ve recently been diagnosed with a torn meniscus coupled with severe osteoarthritis in my L) knee. After my surgeon reviewed my MRI he said all he would do is a full knee replacement. I’m only aged 64 & would rather avoid surgery. I’m a keen runner although not a swift one! I’m currently doing strengthening exercises for the muscles around my knee. I can do leg extensions quite well now. The flexion exercise with the towel remains a little challenging. Would you recommend some more exercises to help me with the discomfort of the damaged meniscus? It’s more uncomfortable than painful. I have been advised to not even try jogging until early next year. Kind regards from Victoria, Australia!
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I've done some of these exercises before for my knee. They really do help! Lately, I've been getting a shooting pain behind my left knee and lesser ache in my hip/glute on the same side . Any ideas Will?
Hi there - I have videos on my channel regarding pain in the lower limbs that may be of interest, including the following video which may off some insight! ruclips.net/video/DNATTASKbDo/видео.html
Will, I have a lack of extension but not in my knee, but in my feet/ankles. When I see you do calf raises, you can go a lot higher than I can. I can only rise about four inches up from a flat footed position.😢
I have a complex medial meniscus tear. I have minimal arthritis only under patellar. The orthopedic doctor wants to do a partial meniscus removal. I am a very active 66 year old female. Thoughts please
I feel like you're spying on me! Yes, I am going through some knee issues now. PT completed, MRI scheduled now. I will be doing these as best tolerated, and hopefully, the MRI only shows some mild arthritis. Thank you for being here!
Another American physiotherapist strongly advice "do not strengthen your quads " to treat knee arthrisis. According to him it is a big mistake, He made many video on that subject., The latest video "brutally honest advice to avoid knee replacement" El Paso Manual physiotherapist. I am not a physiotherapist and I do not understand his theory, but I am certain that you could understand and evaluate . I have a lot of confidence in your expertise and I would be happy to know your point of view on his theory.I read your letter very friday with pleasure.
I'm in the same spot you are in Jean Paul! Well done on mentioning it. Sending you here a copy of what I wrote to Dr. David Middaugh at El Paso Manual: Dear Dr. David, The other day I heard a PT from England tell people to strengthen their guads. He is excellent. He is reliable. But word has to get around about your treatment Dr. David. Someone else noticed this and left the following comment for Dr. Will Harlow. Jean Paul wrote "Another American physiotherapist strongly advises "do not strengthen your quads " to treat knee arthritis. According to him it is a big mistake, He made many videos on that subject., The latest video "brutally honest advice to avoid knee replacement" El Paso Manual physiotherapist." The title of Dr. Will's video is = Avoid Knee Surgery with This Proven Strategy (50+)
Hello Dr Furlan, I have someone who suffered a major TBI in June of this year. We’re in October and she still struggles to walk, her speech is slow, in her words “I can’t process new information” (but she remembers, much better than me, things we did 20 years ago) We have a great NHS team that has worked with her since she was able to leave hospital. I would like to know if you consider this kind of trauma (because we are now starting rehab) nociplastic, nociceptive or neuropathic? Your nociplastic videos have helped me immensely with Fibromyalgia, thank you. Now we want to start the process of “rewiring her brain” because her next Neuro consult is only in Jan 2025. Thank you Dr Furlan
I avoid the knee pain and knee surgery by doing squatting exercise with holding dumbbell at front of my chest. I go down by keep my back straight and chest up and bring your knees forward at the same line of my toe tip without a chair. Every rep, I move down for three seconds and move up for another 3 seconds. This my legs strong and my knees strong
I can't lift my left knee up as high as I used to so that I can wash my foot when in the shower but I still manage to do it anyhow by adapting to the problem. Could a tight hip cause problem with your kneesCuz I can put my right leg across my left knee when sitting but I can't do it with the other leg?
Thanks, great advice. Question: is it ok to do the passive knee extension and weighted heel props on both legs together? If it’s one or both knees that have problems I guess you’d want the same extension and flexi on on both legs. 😅
Jeepers, great video, so encouraging. THANK YOU!!!! Just had x rays left knee bone on bone, had a cortisone injection. Asked orthopedic Dr. about P.T. to help strengthen my knees. His only suggestion was surgery. So disheartening. Please REMEMBER these Dr. are in the business of cut and slice…. Sickening. Thank you Will.
I have severe arthritis in the left knee and have lost a lot of flexion. Would you recommend starting with the first exercise and maybe the second for a week or so? When I bend the knee too much it tends to cause problems.
No one talks about the type of shoes one should wear to protect & help with balance those arthritic knees. Can you recommend the qualities a shoe should have to give the knees some therapy. Thanks
I had meniscus surgery 1.5 years ago, still swollen, pain, catching, ciicking, etc. I had a follow up MRI which shows bone marrow edema which I now know was present in the presurgery MRI. The surgeon never mentioned this and I feel that the meniscus surgery was useless and the real problem all along was the edema. Your thoughts?
Are these the right exercises where it’s not arthritis but sharp pain just above the patella, where there is inflammation of the tendons attached to the patella?
Will, tk you for fantastic Service to all. I NEED SOLUTION TO HAVING NO CARTILAGE IN LEFT KNEE... ALL DRS & SPECIALISTS SAY THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE TO REPLACE MISSING CARTILAGE. I FEEL BY NOW, THERE MUST BE! IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE SYRINGED BTWN THE KNEE BONES WITH SUPPORT AROUND BONES? Walking bone on bone is creating imbalance with hips & spine. Can you throw light on this 🤞 Gill. East London South Africa
Love your videos Will. Im on the list for replacement because I have no more cartilage in my knee as well as some arthritis started. Will this help or is replacement probably going to be my only option? I love walking but it can start being very painful for me.
I have bone on bone, locks, etc.. your exercises are good, but totally depends on each person. I have both of your books. I will say the new one has too many words and not enough pictures. I will watch the videos.
Good evening dear, i am having this terrible knee pain that also makes me feel like i will fall at any slightest move. Can't bend it neither will it let me straighten it. Most times on pain relief, and i am tired. Yet i am 48, what should I do thank you.
I have a complex meniscus tear plus moderate knee arthritis in one knee on the left and had my right hip replaced a year ago. Straightening my leg out is not as problematic as my flexion, and I cannot simply move my foot closer to my bum, so what to do.?
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Where can I buy one of the cushions, unfortunately I will need a knee operation for the meniscus, which is torn in both places
Thank you! Subscribed
@@sandrabutler8483 hi Sandra, best wishes for your upcoming surgery. You can buy the item you’re looking for online, with a Google search. Your pharmacy can probably order one if they don’t already have it.
Will, this was spot on! 3 years ago, l learned that l had severe knee arthritis in both knees. I came across a pilates knee video that includes the exercises you listed. Now, l am pain free and lost 79lbs and changed my diet. I appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work! Am sharing the channel with my friends. 😊😊😊
Congratulations, that is fantastic.
Well done, that is a great commitment to your health you have made, which would not have been at all easy. Congratulations.
This is so fantastic to hear. Well done on taking these important steps, it's brilliant to hear you're reaping the rewards! Thank you for sharing my channel with your friends, your support means a lot to me 😄
Fantastic !
Sw-nvf6gb, request please share the pilates knee video
Will, I feel inadequate to express what a valuable and selfless service you are providing for your viewers. I’m quite fortunate for a 72 year old retired nurse that my knees don’t give me any issues or pain. But I’m going to practice these movements to keep it that way. I have a friend who does have one very arthritic knee and I will be sharing this video with her. Thank you for you sharing your knowledge so generously and with such kindness🥰
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so pleased to hear your knees are healthy and strong - let's keep them that way! Thank you for sharing this with your friend, I hope it proves beneficial for her. I'm wishing you both all the best 😄
I m a retired gynecologist, 74. Learning a lot from you to keep my knees fit n fine. Thanks a lot 🎉
Thank you so much for this video!! I'm 72 and was disabled at 50 with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and depression. I was told this week that I need to have a total knee replacement to solve my pain! I was also told this 4 years ago! But with therapy I found on RUclips, at first from Bob and Brad, and with cutting out processed foods, carbs, and sugar, I have done really great with the arthritis and bone on bone situation in my knee!! I had a couple of falls recently and so I was scheduled for physical therapy for my ankles, calves and quads, and after a couple of weeks of that, my knee flared up again!! You mentioned the quads, but said first you have to help the flexibility of the knee!! I really think this will help me!! God bless you for ALL the great videos i have watched of you helping people over 50!! I really appreciate you!! ❤🙏🙏
Writing the instructions on the screen certainly helps re- enforce the verbal. Great idea.
Enjoy your videos but do want to say that some people may confuse knee arthritis with total cartilage wear. In my case both knees were classified bone on bone many years ago. If your meniscus is pretty much shot or your cartilage has deteriorated to a huge degree, no exercise will improve functionality very much. Total knee replacement is drastic but is sometimes necessary. My advice is to avoid replacement but accept that it might be required.
Also, in many cases (including for me) the inflammation in the joint is primary. I first developed arthritis in my hands, and was able to watch it progress. If the inflammation doesn't stop (and I do seem to have been able to halt it for many of my finger joints) then the bone becomes deformed, and after that the joint stiffens and loses its full range of movement. No amount of exercise will help, at that point. My right hip got to that stage, and I did have a hip replacement. But I am hoping to avoid a knee replacement, since that is likely to be less satisfactory.
@@maradallbe aware of what you are eating too, there are foods to help arthritis, it's working for me. Real food! 😊
@@maradallglad you are seeing success. I'm 72 and was disabled at 50 with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and depression. I was told 4 years ago that I needed a total knee replacement, but with therapy from RUclips, and changing my diet, I have put off the knee replacement and shoulder replacement and my 6th spinal fusion!! I went keto 3 years ago and then stricter to carnivore, and my inflammation is so much better! Pain is minimal, anxiety and depression are gone, no longer type 2 diabetic, fatty liver is gone, and I am now off 8 of my 11 long term prescriptions!! Feeling better than I have in over 25 years!!! God bless you in your health journey!!
@@maradall how did you halt inflammation in your finger joint?
@@janjenkinson1829 I'm not entirely certain, as I was doing a number of anti-inflammatory things (including low carb diet, even keto). I tried all the supplements and strategies that I came across, but the one that seemed to be most helpful was boswelia.
There is research evidence showing that this inhibits the inflammatory pathway in the synovial fluid, and the first time I tried it, there was quite a dramatic improvement. (Then I got a flare-up in another of my finger joints, and it didn't seem to work as noticeably - but that flare-up too has subsided, so maybe there has been some cumulative & more subtle benefit.)
This is Mrs. Aroti Roy, 78, from India and can't bless you enough Dr. Will Harlow, for your guidance😮 17:14
Just came across your channel today, already ordered the book and signed up to 3 tip Friday. Given a lot of these exercises by physio but just told to do them, not shown how to do them correctly and just left to get on with it. Watching you I know why it hadn't worked!! Back to it....with much better instruction so thank you so much. Now I just need to not get cramp in the back of my leg EVERY time I try to do a bridge or anything which requires my leg to increase flexion. Lol.
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with interesting and useful content! I'm pleased my videos have been able to provide some clear instructions to help you get the most out of these exercises. Keep up the great work 😃
You might want to try adding magnesium and potassium to your daily regime. I used to take magnesium but still got cramp,once I added potassium I no longer get cramp, game changer, potassium helps the muscle absorb the magnesium. We all need to balance our electrolytes.
I love ankle weights, they seem to make exercise count more and done correctly via alignments and where your strength needs focussing!
Simple, yet very effective. Will's instruction are super clear and easy to understand.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Will! These exercises are spot on! I did PT a few years ago for my knee arthritis and muscular imbalance. I went through these same exercises, more or less, and feel that they have REALLY helped me. I plan on modifying what I currently do now as per your instructions! CHEERS!
Also I’m doing exercises for left heel pain syndrome these days and there’s a lot of improvement. Thanks so much
So pleased to hear this, keep up the great work!
I received your book yesterday and immediately flipped to page 111 because of my arthritic thumbs. Started those exercises today and also did the ones in this video due to my knee weaknesses. I have positive expectations as your other videos have been beneficial to my 73 year old body. Of course as you cautioned, I checked with my personal care physician first.
Thank you for ordering my book, I'm pleased you've already been able to put the tips into practice, I hope they prove beneficial for you!
I have knee arthritis in both knees and these exercises and previous ones you've shown have helped so much that I am now confident to go hiking in New Zealand!!! 😁
Hiking with knee arthritis?
@@elizabethkirk142 WOW. That is wonderful. You have given me hope. My daughter lives in Zurich and I would love to go visit her.
@@SiddharthSukhwal I think it’s possible. These exercises are a miracle. That and watching the diet is making a huge difference for me too
Thank you for your wonderful channel!
It's my pleasure to share my work!
Thank you, I love how you demonstrate the movements. I have your books and currently working on a daily exercises for my needs. 👏🙏
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I'm so pleased to hear you're already putting it to good use!
What a great video. I’m 69 and am beginning to feel a little bit of weakness and slight pain in my left knee. I have started these exercises today. One question I have for you is, what exercises can I do for bursitis? For the last couple of months I’ve been having pain in my left hip and the doctor diagnosed it as bursitis. She said the way to alleviate this was exercise. I’ve been riding a stationary bike but wondering if there is more I can be doing. Thank you very much.
Hi there - I'm sorry to hear you've been experiencing hip pain. I have the following video on hip bursitis which may be of interest! ruclips.net/video/lRTEnTT4vlY/видео.html
Ima retired few months ago and started experiencing a knee pain when walking, I learn so much from you thanks
I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain, I hope the advice in my video proves beneficial for you!
Very nice work/exercises. My left knee has been improving a lot lately by doing your exercises. It was a meniscus issue on medial side. Excellent work. God bless you.
I'm so pleased to hear you're witnessing improvements, keep up the great work!
Your new book l think is good information and advice.
Helping to get the elderly moving will hopefuly help to keep them warmed up. Blood circulation.
I hope you get to go to Buckingham and get an award for your efforts to helping elderly become mobile.
I think you would deserve it.
Thank you for ordering my book, I'm so pleased to hear you're already enjoying it. Thank you for your kind words, they truly mean a lot to me!
Congratulations, Will, on reaching one million subscribers. Your caring but laid back attitude draws us into your instructions and information. Thank you!
Thank you so much, I'm so pleased to hear you've found value in my approach!
Doc! You keep me going! I need to Thank you immensely!
Thank you so much for your kind message!
Your interview with Dr. Latham RE: hip replacement was extraordinary. Very good info on a widely misunderstood subject. I am facing hip replacement. I have no other choice. I exercise regularly, am in good health and tend to heal quickly. I will be on a walker for 2 weeks. After that, I'm not sure what to expect. My orthopedist is very good and has worked on me before. I have had surgeries for other things, but this is the first one where they will cut a piece out of me and take it away! I always do physical therapy,, including my "homework"..I am going to watch the interview again and take notes for my doctor, so I don't forget anything on my list of questions. Thank you for this video..
I have just watched the video. These exercises will be of immense help. Thank you so much. God bless you.
So pleased to hear they'll help!
Thank you Will. I will add these exercises to the others you have recommended. Thank you for your patience, kindness and encouragement.
Great video Will! So vital for many to be working on both strengthening and flexibility exercises for the knee to prevent unwanted surgeries!
Absolutely!
Thank you Will. I am having a lot of knee pain these few weeks. For sure I will try your exercises . Hope they will help, because surgery very often doesn't even solve the problem.
This is so timely for me! I've got joint arthritis in hip knee ankle and currently having a flare up in left knee. I've been icing it and of course noticed improvement (of course leg was stretched out straight) but it wasn't until I was in the bath and stretched out that leg (full extension) and realized that THAT improved the pain, also that sleeping with that knee bent led to terrible stiffness, that I made the correlation. Am hopping onto your exercises (pun intended) forthwith!
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing a flare up with your knee. I'm pleased my video came at the right time and I hope it proves beneficial for you!
Excellent advice and tips, as always. You are so good at describing and demonstrating the exercises. Will definitely give these a try as I try to avoid the surgeon's knife. Thank you, Will! 🥰
So pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful - I'm pleased to hear you'll be putting these to good use!
Saw the knee surgeon yesterday, he said I don't need it yet. Hope these will keep the doctro away. So thankful, Will, brilliant!
Great to hear this! Keep up the excellent work 😃
@@paultetreault9243 They will. I say avoid knee replacement if you can. Had the left one done 5 yrs ago and the right one is total loss of cartilage so bone on bone. I am working on strengthening the glutes and it has been a tremendous help. I’m avoiding surgery on it with everything I have in me. Replacement is a Brutal surgery and not easy to recover from.
@@paultetreault9243 Do everything you can to not do TKR. It’s not for the faint of heart. If I knew 5 yrs ago what I know now I wouldn’t have done it. I would have just had the clean up the diseased inflamed bones and called it good along with the right exercises.
Thanks Will. I am involved in the GLA:D program and think your exercises can be added to my regimen slowly to help my knee.
I am 38 years old and I got diagnosed with knee arthritis, surprisingly it progressed because I was doing high-impact workouts at the gym including squats and lunges . Now I am learning to adjust my life after being diagnosed, my concern is that I lose all the muscles I build in the lower body 😢 I saw all the exercises you did in the video and I think they work more on flexibility and strength. 1- Can you advise what sort of exercise I should do to build and maintain muscles in my case? Please reply to my question 😔
Brilliant ! So simple - I just need to get on and follow through now !!! Your explications are always to perfect and well shown - thank you so much, Will 🤩
It's my pleasure to help!
Love the video. Was doing it while watching. You always explain things so well.
Great to hear you've already been putting it to good use!
Thank you Will, I really enjoy your exercises. I’ve just bought your book 📕 I can’t wait to read it. 😉
Your new book arrived at my doorstep here in Australia this morning! Looks like a great read!
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed with interesting and valuable information!
Yes tried these and help a lot. Thank you.
I don't need this yet, but I'll remember it! Keep 'em coming Will!
Happy to help!
Amazing! Thank you… I am struggling with knee pain n stiffness and this seems helpful
I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain, I hope this proves helpful for you. I also have several other videos on knee pain and stiffness on my channel which may prove beneficial :)
thanks; your videos have been very helpful, and u r very good in explaining things.
I’m re watching this video because at yoga today I realised my most painful knee doesn’t go completely flat. So I guess I haven’t got full extension. Both knees are arthritic and the right one isn’t totally extended. So this does apply to me. Interesting.
Great video, thanks, Will!
You're most welcome!
Thank you, this is a much needed addition to my routine.
Great to hear you'll be adding this to your routine!
thank you so much for all these terrific tips, they really do help
So pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful!
Thank you so much for the detailed advice.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Another useful video, thanks Will! 😊
Happy to help!
Lovely video Thank you Will
You're very welcome!
Love your videos Will, they are so helpful. Thank you 😊
So pleased to hear you've found them helpful!
Thanks for all you do. I got a copy of your book from Amazon. ❤
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you find it packed full of interesting and valuable content!
Thank you. It was very useful.
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Anything for ankle arthritis…. Already bought the book. I like the video demo better😊
Thank you buddy!!!
I'll let you know how I turn out.
Please do!
Congratulations on hitting 1 million subscribers!
Great tips Thankyou! I’ve recently been diagnosed with a torn meniscus coupled with severe osteoarthritis in my L) knee. After my surgeon reviewed my MRI he said all he would do is a full knee replacement. I’m only aged 64 & would rather avoid surgery. I’m a keen runner although not a swift one! I’m currently doing strengthening exercises for the muscles around my knee. I can do leg extensions quite well now. The flexion exercise with the towel remains a little challenging. Would you recommend some more exercises to help me with the discomfort of the damaged meniscus? It’s more uncomfortable than painful. I have been advised to not even try jogging until early next year. Kind regards from Victoria, Australia!
Thanks
Could you do something on patellar instability or subluxation? Where the knee feels like it coming out of joint and popping back in.
Great video. Thanks. Not sure if I have sciatica as I have pain down my left leg. Where can I find your video exercises for sciatica, please.
Hi there - I have the following videos with support for sciatica which may be of interest! ruclips.net/video/yCMKLAapauM/видео.html
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Thanks for all you do!
It's my pleasure!
Great exercises, thank you!
You're welcome!
Very good to know all this. My knees have just started to bother me. So I'll get on this right away. I very much appreciate your videos. THANK YOU
I hope these exercises prove beneficial for you!
Hi thank so much for the amazing channel.I have chondromalacia patellae can you please make a video with exercises for this condition?
I have a complete meniscus tear. 5 months on now. Pain is not that bad now, though still can't squat..this is what I have been doing.
I've done some of these exercises before for my knee. They really do help! Lately, I've been getting a shooting pain behind my left knee and lesser ache in my hip/glute on the same side . Any ideas Will?
Hi there - I have videos on my channel regarding pain in the lower limbs that may be of interest, including the following video which may off some insight! ruclips.net/video/DNATTASKbDo/видео.html
@@HT-Physio Thanks Will!
This is really good, I'll be watching your channel everyday from now on!
Thank you for this information. Just received your new book😊
Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Happy to help!
Will, I have a lack of extension but not in my knee, but in my feet/ankles. When I see you do calf raises, you can go a lot higher than I can. I can only rise about four inches up from a flat footed position.😢
Thank you for the knee exercises. I have pseudogout in knee. OK to do these exercises..?
I have a complex medial meniscus tear. I have minimal arthritis only under patellar. The orthopedic doctor wants to do a partial meniscus removal. I am a very active 66 year old female. Thoughts please
So helpful! Thanks!
I feel like you're spying on me! Yes, I am going through some knee issues now. PT completed, MRI scheduled now. I will be doing these as best tolerated, and hopefully, the MRI only shows some mild arthritis. Thank you for being here!
I'm pleased my video came at the right time for you. I'm wishing you all the best with your scan!
Another American physiotherapist strongly advice "do not strengthen your quads " to treat knee arthrisis. According to him it is a big mistake, He made many video on that subject., The latest video "brutally honest advice to avoid knee replacement" El Paso Manual physiotherapist.
I am not a physiotherapist and I do not understand his theory, but I am certain that you could understand and evaluate .
I have a lot of confidence in your expertise and I would be happy to know your point of view on his theory.I read your letter very friday with pleasure.
I'm in the same spot you are in Jean Paul! Well done on mentioning it. Sending you here a copy of what I wrote to Dr. David Middaugh at El Paso Manual:
Dear Dr. David, The other day I heard a PT from England tell people to strengthen their guads. He is excellent. He is reliable. But word has to get around about your treatment Dr. David. Someone else noticed this and left the following comment for Dr. Will Harlow.
Jean Paul wrote "Another American physiotherapist strongly advises "do not strengthen your quads " to treat knee arthritis. According to him it is a big mistake, He made many videos on that subject., The latest video "brutally honest advice to avoid knee replacement" El Paso Manual physiotherapist." The title of Dr. Will's video is = Avoid Knee Surgery with This Proven Strategy (50+)
My comment disappeared. Let me just say that I think Dr. Will Harlow should call Dr. David Middaugh and talk about their quad-vs-glute discrepancy.
Your right they should talk to each other because I do not know what to do.
Hello Dr Furlan, I have someone who suffered a major TBI in June of this year. We’re in October and she still struggles to walk, her speech is slow, in her words “I can’t process new information” (but she remembers, much better than me, things we did 20 years ago) We have a great NHS team that has worked with her since she was able to leave hospital. I would like to know if you consider this kind of trauma (because we are now starting rehab) nociplastic, nociceptive or neuropathic? Your nociplastic videos have helped me immensely with Fibromyalgia, thank you. Now we want to start the process of “rewiring her brain” because her next Neuro consult is only in Jan 2025. Thank you Dr Furlan
Thank you very much !! I sure will try all of these
Great to hear you'll be putting them to good use!
@@HT-Physio does this help if I have a meniscus tear
I avoid the knee pain and knee surgery by doing squatting exercise with holding dumbbell at front of my chest. I go down by keep my back straight and chest up and bring your knees forward at the same line of my toe tip without a chair. Every rep, I move down for three seconds and move up for another 3 seconds. This my legs strong and my knees strong
I can't lift my left knee up as high as I used to so that I can wash my foot when in the shower but I still manage to do it anyhow by adapting to the problem. Could a tight hip cause problem with your kneesCuz I can put my right leg across my left knee when sitting but I can't do it with the other leg?
Thanks, great advice. Question: is it ok to do the passive knee extension and weighted heel props on both legs together? If it’s one or both knees that have problems I guess you’d want the same extension and flexi on on both legs. 😅
Thank you❤
You're welcome!
Jeepers, great video, so encouraging. THANK YOU!!!! Just had x rays left knee bone on bone, had a cortisone injection. Asked orthopedic Dr. about P.T. to help strengthen my knees. His only suggestion was surgery. So disheartening. Please REMEMBER these Dr. are in the business of cut and slice…. Sickening. Thank you Will.
I wish I had seen a video like this a couple of years ago.
Hi sir if any exercise avoide hip arthritis surgery kindly suggest me...?
I have severe arthritis in the left knee and have lost a lot of flexion. Would you recommend starting with the first exercise and maybe the second for a week or so? When I bend the knee too much it tends to cause problems.
Excellent 🎉
No one talks about the type of shoes one should wear to protect & help with balance those arthritic knees.
Can you recommend the qualities a
shoe should have to give the knees some therapy. Thanks
If the knee arthritis is 4th degree and cartilage is almost lost, can this exercises help? Pl advise.
Just got your book!
Thank you so much for ordering my book, I hope you thoroughly enjoy it!
I had meniscus surgery 1.5 years ago, still swollen, pain, catching, ciicking, etc. I had a follow up MRI which shows bone marrow edema which I now know was present in the presurgery MRI. The surgeon never mentioned this and I feel that the meniscus surgery was useless and the real problem all along was the edema. Your thoughts?
Are these the right exercises where it’s not arthritis but sharp pain just above the patella, where there is inflammation of the tendons attached to the patella?
Will,could u pl
Give some advise for flat feet.thank you
I'd like clarification: should we do each set of exercises separately building up until ready for the next one, or can we do them all in one set?
Will, tk you for fantastic Service to all. I NEED SOLUTION TO HAVING NO CARTILAGE IN LEFT KNEE... ALL DRS & SPECIALISTS SAY THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE TO REPLACE MISSING CARTILAGE. I FEEL BY NOW, THERE MUST BE! IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE SYRINGED BTWN THE KNEE BONES WITH SUPPORT AROUND BONES? Walking bone on bone is creating imbalance with hips & spine. Can you throw light on this 🤞 Gill. East London South Africa
Love your videos Will. Im on the list for replacement because I have no more cartilage in my knee as well as some arthritis started. Will this help or is replacement probably going to be my only option? I love walking but it can start being very painful for me.
I have bone on bone, locks, etc.. your exercises are good, but totally depends on each person. I have both of your books. I will say the new one has too many words and not enough pictures. I will watch the videos.
How long was the follow up of mild-moderate, to be able to say 'it didn't proceed to surgery'?
Pls send me info on how to get your book snd hiw to register for 3ntip Friday. Thanks
Good evening dear, i am having this terrible knee pain that also makes me feel like i will fall at any slightest move. Can't bend it neither will it let me straighten it. Most times on pain relief, and i am tired. Yet i am 48, what should I do thank you.
I have a complex meniscus tear plus moderate knee arthritis in one knee on the left and had my right hip replaced a year ago. Straightening my leg out is not as problematic as my flexion, and I cannot simply move my foot closer to my bum, so what to do.?