3 Months After Total Knee Replacement

[@Tundra-pw2cu]

I had TKR on both knees in 2021, the second one was 3 months after the first one. I recovered very fast and could do most anything 3 months out from each replacement. I am doing great and glad I had it done. My knees now feel like they did when I was 35 and now I am 70. Enjoy you videos and used them during my recovery. To others who have had TKR, hang in there and do your exercises. Things Will get better day by day Thanks so much Tony for your informative videos

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks for sharing your story and kind words.

[@pamelashaw5383]

Thank for sharing ! You give me hope. 3/12/22 I am 2 1/2 weeks out from TKR ON left. Was told I will need on right also. However the right knee has calmed down considerably after the meds for the right knee. Was wondering if your 2nd knee continued to give you signs of needing replacement? Very encouraged you did so well and ready to go again at three months! So happy for your success!

[@karenczajka1201]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lisak7418]

Wondering how old you are? I am 57 and had right side done 8 weeks ago. Doing really well and going back to work at 10 weeks. I am waiting 4-5 months to do the other side.

[@meenadeem]

Wow! I still do not feel the same even after 20 months. I have sciatic nerve pain on top.

[@sunnysweden4691]

Week 4 TKR today. I would like to sincerely recommend the "Total Knee Replacement Support Group for KIND People!" This group's support has been invaluable. Thank you.

[@KevinCook370]

I am 6 weeks out from TKR. Luckily no longer using a cane. Walking good. Flex is 128. So happy with my PT and results. Still a lot of pain at night. Knee feels like it’s burning. Have to ice several times. Need sleep!

[@resovoirdog100]

I'm 55 years old. I feel like I'm about where you are Kevin, 6 weeks out. I was at 124 flex last week. I'm walking around fine during the day, night time is another story. I go to sleep and wake up every hour on the hour throughout the night with pain. I have to get up and walk around for a few minutes and it goes away. Go back to sleep and repeat an hour later until about 5am when I just give up and make coffee. It's really frustrating. I've heard that sleeping gets better at about the 2 month mark on average. I'm praying that Im average! Hang in there!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

SLEEP!!! I hope you find it. It is so important.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Outstanding ROM.

[@karenproulx5902]

Just had a knee replacement three months ago little sleep at night one week ago I got pregabalin 50 mg I take two relived the pain sleep well it not a narcotic

[@bettymccullough8355]

I’m 8weeks in still hard time sleeping and burning sensation,and the pain goes with it.

[@jameschow8938]

I'm a little over 3 months post RTKR and am doing very well. Recovery/rehab is no joke ... but hard work does pay off. Hard work physically as well as mentally. As part of my mental well being program, I regularly review forum postings as well as replacement KZbin clips. I must say that your channel is, in my opinion, the best out there by far. Thanks for all your previous postings and for the ones you will be posting in the future. Next month I'll have my LTKR and will continue to rely on your clips to help my recovery/rehab as it's done for Knee #1. Thanks!

[@pamelashaw5383]

Tony , it’s past time for me to thank you for your very informative and educational videos. I found you in November 2021 just after diagnosis of bone on bone osteoarthritis with spurs in both knees with advisement of TKR for both at age 70, retired RN. I had 8 weeks of pre-op PT and it was very helpful. I am now 2 1/2 weeks left TKA and religiously visit your site. I recently bought the massage roller you demonstrated on a patient and it is helping me tremendously. I seem to have quite a bit of IT band discomfort holding me up, but otherwise doing real well. Thank you for all that you do and most importantly your reassuring voice and demeanor. I have noticed I instantly relax just hearing your calming voice. You have a true gift,keep up the great work!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Pamela, you just made my Sunday! Thanks so much for taking the time to share these kind words.

[@Risaconmary15]

Has anyone experienced severe anxiety along with the pain? My levels of anxiety, I believe are do too wanting to shake this away. It's a PROCESS I know. Wish you all well

[@whizbang7130]

Absolutely. Even before surgery 😢

[@barbaran1869]

I’m at week 7 and just got an MUA. I wasn’t progressing from week 2. I am back to using a cane. My leg is swollen after the MUA. My PT just told me today that I am starting again. Yes, the previous weeks made me stronger but we are starting again on gaining more flexion again. It’s frustrating but I am still working hard. Thank you for all your great videos. ❤️

[@nikkin76]

Hi Barbara I also had a mua at 6 wks was not progressing in pt. Back to a cane and swelling more pt it is frustrating after all the work in PT. Hang in there.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Barbara, thanks for sharing your story. It is helpful for others to see what real people are going through.

[@lindawestergard4712]

I am 3 weeks post MUA and I really feel frustrated with my PT forcing only thing is flexion, and basically putting such force on the flexion. I am now taking control over my PT mostly at home. I have about 98° of flexion but no strengthening until I started again. I am still on crutches and everything is all starting back to March when I first went into PT. I still have more pain than is normal, I am concerned with knee cap issue, and can't wait to see more videos.

[@leegill7837]

@@lindawestergard4712 how you doing now? Im afraid dr gonna say mua. Im at 110. But i had really bad knee. Im afraid to go backwards. Instead i think im gonna join the gym

[@Labdoglover]

Thanks so much for all your support. I am at the 8 wk mark. Still using a cane some but transitioning off. Working on the flexion still but coming along!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Sounds like you are doing great. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@jennyfirthcozens1917]

Thanks for your videos. I’m at week 7 with some anaemia. I can just get to 90o but I’ve not got any better. I can walk upstairs with a push on the bannister. My physio at the hospital said it was fine, but I haven’t progressed at all in the last two weeks and I’m feeling a bit dismal about that. I’m in Northumberland surrounded by lovely countryside and I’d like to walk in it. Would it be good to do that? Or should I just keep trying to bend my knee?

[@bettyangstadt4242]

You have no idea how helpful this video was. I was wondering if I was doing the wrong thing by not continuing physical therapy. Where I was going was making me feel guilty for not continuing to go there. I am 3 months out from my total knee replacement and I am feeling almost back to normal. I can continue to do the basic exercises at home and I do. I have been wondering if I did the right thing. Your video appeared when I turned on you tube…your words made so much sense, thank you I have listened to a lot of your videos and you have been so helpful and encouraging. Especially I loved the use of a rolling pin..it really works!! Thank you!!

[@rogerdysert5344]

3 months post 2nd tkr. My 1st was much more painful and longer recovery. I'm so much more advanced and pain free. I'm going back to work soon. I've noticed the weather seems to influence the stiffness in both knees. No pain but stiff.

[@bkirkwd52]

I am 3 months out from TKR and my knee is a mess. I was doing ok, still some swelling and pain, and then went on vacation for 1 week and spent a lot of time on my feet, and swelling and pain came back with a vengeance. It has been extraordinarily frustrating.

[@jennifermikuluk2357]

I’m bad after a couple of 12 hour shifts, I spend the next couple of days “ rehabbing” before I go back to work. I go back to basics. Stretching, massage, ice, elevate. Takes a while. Hope your getting better, this is not easy ☺️

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Great advice, thanks Jennifer.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Yeah, this is pretty common. The first priority is to manage the increased swelling. Elevation and compression usually work best. Help the lymphatic system pump all the junk out of the leg.

[@Adventures101.]

I'm at week eleven and my range of motion by myself is 117-120 with pain and lots of stiffness . When the therapist pushes on my leg I can get 122-126 But with more pain. Is this still normal in your opinion with my range and pain at eleven weeks. I walk completely fine and I am back to work doing is doing asphalt construction. They're telling me being back to work and still going to rehab is. Why my leg is swollen and hard to bend? But they tell me to keep up with it And eventually I will get to the 122-125 range by myself with no pain. they just extended me four more weeks. Again? Does this sound normal to you to be in the situation I am or should I be better off by now. Thank you and any advice would be appreciated

[@annekehk]

Brilliant video - thanks! I especially liked the comment about 'coming out of the cave' ... I am about 15 weeks post-op and still struggling to get out of my cave. Will definitely need to do some thinking and planning again.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks Anneke!

[@caroldouglass5220]

I am so glad to have found this PT advice! I am 3 days post-op second knee. My doctor is terrific, very good surgeon and warm and considerate as well. But I am so glad to hear that it’s okay to spend the first few days just recovering from the trauma of surgery. I had zero weight bearing pain with the first knee but with this op, I do have a fair amount of pain. I thought I needed to hit the ground running this time too, feeling guilty for lying in bed, walking to end of a hall a few times, and sleeping. Thank you for the okay to take care of myself. For the fourth day, I plan to start walking more, and do anterior tendon stretches, as you describe so well. It really hurts to put that pillow under the heel but it sounds like it’s okay to do as much as I can stand, rest, then repeat. Anyway, great job of explaining post op pain and therapy. Thanks!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Carol, thanks for the comments and it sounds like you are doing everything right. I wish you the best.

[@jennifermikuluk2357]

I found immediately post op being sure to sit up in a chair, with surgical leg normally placed for a bit each day, boom, already have 90 degrees of flexion. I’m 4 months out with full flexion. Working on full extension but almost there, happy. It is hard work. My advice to anyone is to keep moving, keep working, it is not easy but worth it.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-lq5nz9pj5g]

This is a question. I am 14 months out from TKR. I continue to have pain, in my thigh and lower leg. The sides of my knee feels like it is bruised. How do I know something isn’t wrong?

[@Diana-007]

Very helpful thank you, I’m just 6 days post TKR and was starting to panic a little after watching many videos and comments which seem to concentrate on the degree of bend as a measure of a successful procedure, your approach is definitely more holistic and person centred, whilst covering all the necessary basics for improvement. Thank you. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@leokearley4145]

Tony, I had a TKR early August and have to say your videos were a source of great information to support my recovery. In my mid-sixties, I was nervous about the recovery relating to the amount of flex I’d get as I was carrying knee damage into the procedure. I was also lucky to find a sturdy flexible knee brace that allowed me to build up my muscle strength and reduce weight prior to the procedure. That being said, whenever I was struggling to gain extension and bend, I referred to the various exercises you demonstrated and kept progressing. The best advise you gave though, was not to try too hard when it seemed i was getting no additional movement. You were right, give yourself a break and the additional flexibility does come. Thanks Tony.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

I am going to take a photo of this comment and share it in my Facebook group! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lokaiahe1139]

Very good advice. Thank you

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

71 year old active man here and going for a TKR next month ( March 2023) I am limited to what I like to do and seems the pain in my knee has gotten worst the past year so now is the time for the knee operation. I have watched a lot of videos on knee replacement and what to do before and after. Those hikes in the forests up in New England are calling me !!! 😊 Thanks

[@colleensmyth9551]

Hi Tony I am now 14 wks after TKR ! My knee eventually was starting to improve but I still find it painful getting in and out of the car and standing from sitting etc I have been increasing my exercising and walks past 2 weeks but now the area around my kneecap is tense and swollen again ! My kneecap is tender on R side and down the R outer aspect of my knee! I don't understand why this is happening ! What should I do ! Thought I was improving making progress but now seems to be getting worse !

[@dawndempsey5868]

I at 3 months and don’t feel like I am ok!! I would like to ask a question?

[@DonaldJohnson-rd3gw]

Im a month post op, Im still having pain, with nerve pain, Im doing good with my exercises, but really hurts the next day after therapy, Id really thought Id been farther along, also Im not sleeping worth anything, alot of swelling

[@Cygnusx199]

4 weeks post op and I am walking without cane or crutch. Just trying to work out the small limp in my gait. I am constantly bending and straightening the knee when sitting and relaxing. I’m back to driving and going into the office part time. It still hurts yes but mainly I take OTC ibuprofen and maybe a stronger pill as needed at night when it hurts the most. Overall I’m glad I did the surgery and feel like my quality of life will be much improved having done so.

[@dianeroblee845]

My goal post tkr...a new e bike...my first knee just turned 1...my second knee is 4 months old..last week..my goal was achieved...I had trouble the first three days...but now I can pedal...without the assistance..building up my time daily..at the moment its only 5 mins unassisted...but I am determined

[@80sRokker]

I have that very same goal, hopefully I will be there one day. I am dealing with my first TKR and coming up on eight weeks post op, but unfortunately 80° is all I’ve got right now. MUA is scheduled for later this month which I am nervous to do but feel like I don’t have a choice. As of right now I cannot do a single revolution on the stationary bike. More questions than answers at this point, but hopefully I will have some good news to share eventually. Glad to hear you’re doing well yourself!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

wish I had you for a therapist!

[@moonluna464]

Will have surgery soon. My right knee has about 10% cartilage left underneath my kneecap. They're going to do MACI and replace my cartilage. I hope it will heal well since I'm marrying this summer 😫

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!!! I am sure you will do great.

[@shobhanasoni7569]

Hello, i did tkr befor 2 month. My leg not band 😢 what i do? Pl reply

[@pattiebrewer5192]

You have been so helpful to me. God bless you

[@bjty5615]

Tony so glad I found you. CAlf pain all night waking me . Will have to try rolling pin.

[@nikkin76]

Thanks Tony for all the great videos. Tkr surgery is hard work.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Nikki, you are right! It is hard in many ways.

[@deborahmerritt9897]

Thank you so much I had asked you about what we should be doing at 6 months I appreciate your response

[@barbaramueller-forwerk174]

I like your videos. My total knee replacement surgery was 2017. The day after the surgery I had my first physical therapy session in the hospital, and CPM. Here in Germany you go 5, 6 days after total knee replacement surgery from hospital to a rehab hospital for 4 weeks a go. When you then at home again, you go 1. or 2 days a week to physical therapy and gym. My knee was stiffness the first 2 month after surgery, I was hard workt and had painful phisical therapy. Than I had a MUA, and after these I feel bad, and I had painful physical therapy again. It was so bat, that I hat another arthroskopy surgery, 6 month later. They said to me I had Arthrofibroses. After these surgery I worked hard again. The ROM 80 degrees flexion and 5 degrees extension. At September 2021 I had my last surgery to, not arthroskopy, they open the scar. Right now I go physical therapy and gym. The flexion are 80 degrees right now, extention 3 degrees.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Barbara, sorry to hear of your challenges. Why do they think you are so limited in flexion?

[@choney8125]

Hi, I’m 7 weeks out, got sick and missed pt for a week. Now I’m having sharp pains on outside part of knee and Dr PA isn’t concerned. I’ve lost my range of motion and extension. Do you recommend anything? I’m in pain AGAIN.

[@amyr3285]

I had a knee replacement on May 31 and a knee manipulation done in late July. My range of motion has inlet been 115 degrees, the goal was 120. Thus far, my therapist has been focusing now on my quads (right knee) and my knee bending has become less than 115 degrees, about 112 or 114. I'm concerned about this, and also about the stiffness I still feel when bending the knee. My question is, how long can I expect to be like this, and also--I do have the feeling of a tight band right below the knee. I still do the exercises required to continue the range of motion I still have and quad exercises. I am currently waking with a cane and feel safer with a walker. But what worries me out id that tight band feeling around the knee. Will this go away eventually?

[@desirefarmer4172]

Hi I had TKR in 2021 - with covid going to the physio was difficult. I did however do my exercises according to the physio I had in hospital. Unfortunately at around 24 months after surgery - my surgeon told me not to rush recovery because I had distal femoral osteotomy (DFO), combined with a high tibial osteotomy (an osteotomy of the proximal tibia) due to knock knees. I do not have much pain though, but still walk with cane/walker - I am very afraid of falling. I am 70 years old and the "other" knee still needs to be done, but I am still holding out - hydro therapy works very well for me.

[@samuelcrees]

to go back to a long term goal would be nice... I would also like my range of motion in order to do so: I hope this MUA works, but everything is pointing at a big maybe... thanks for all yur videos

[@DShugD]

I got my tkr on Dec 10, 2021 and was back to work (light duty) by 10Jan. I was moving just fine, walking every day, then on 20 Jan my Achillies tendon on the tkr leg flared up so much so that I had to go back to using the cane. I've been nursing it for close to 4 weeks now and it feels better but it has been a huge setback on the tkr recovery

[@marytesta3003]

I had my right TKR on Sept.6th, 23, so 9 weeks. I have more pain and swelling now than at 6 weeks. My flexion is only 115. My function is much greater for sure. Stairs, walking the dog, water exercise classes etc. But in the night the discomfort quite intense. This really worries me. I'm back to work as a massage therapist and am 67. I'm pretty frustrated. Actually I'm stressed out about my Dec.14 follow-up appointment. An MUA is absolutely of the question. I feel like PT was all strengthening. Zero soft tissue. It has been 7 weeks of the same boring repetitive stuff.

[@IsabelFrewen]

From South Africa... Thank you

[@melindabucy8459]

It's been 3 months and I cant straighten my leg out it is so painful. I am concerned I have the wrong size replacement.

[@conchi6792]

It could be the swollen. Need to put iced

[@anng8811]

How are you doing now ?

[@kathyclark3168]

I'm going to have to pay for my own PT because my doc and insurance are dragging their heels in getting an authorization approved. I can walk with without a cane, as best as I can. Going up and downstairs etc. But, I do need PT so I'll find a good PT on my own and take it from there. Thanks for great videos!

[@marytesta3003]

What? That's terrible. I would be a squeaky wheel and hold them responsible for any difficulty you have. In my opinion, it's neglect and malpractice, basically. My surgeons office had everything arranged and authorized before my surgery. Home nurse, home PT and orders etc. were sent to my PT of choice for review of protocol.

[@fauxgirl2197]

First i love your channel. Question- if you have extension issues before a total knee procedure ( my preop extension was 15 degrees) will you have a harder time with flexion from walking with a bent knee before a TKR ? I had 2 falls over the years which made arthritis worse. Last one was by the pool. Ouch! I am an OR nurse who was lucky enough to be told by Ortho reps its the TKR that will straighten my leg at that point. . So i did because ALL the swimming of laps i did could not straighten my knee. I had Mako TKR- 2 mo PO . Extension is now 0 and flexion over 110 ish . My Surgeon wants me at 130 eventually. Cold weather gets me stiff lately like many. Can you address on your channel with tips & exercises for me & other patients with similar issues . Is future ROM flexion issues related to any preop extension issues???

[@deborahmoates]

I'm liking your videos.... I've continued to work as much as I can. I was a fitness instructor before surgery and thought I was in good shape. I have a goal, to get back to teaching, I didn't do anything for the 1st 2 weeks... I was too sick and couldn't get out of bed, no pain medication works for me. So I've gone without. at almost 12 weeks, I still don't have range of motion... I can only bend my knee about 100 degrees and can't extend it as far as I should either. Been doing lots of different exercises, going back to the Y a few weeks ago, (taking, not teaching) my Pilates and Yoga classes as well as standing Silver Sneakers classes (very similar to PT). I couldn't see a PT until almost 4 weeks, and that only lasted another 4 weeks, until they shut the clinic because of Covid. I'm going to go back starting next week (and see someone different) and I just feel stuck. I don't have the range of motion to teach my classes yet. I'm in a lot of pain most of the time. Doctor says I'm "healed"... incision looks good....but if I walk around the grocery store, my knee swells up and there is sharp pain on the knee cap (or what used to be my knee cap). Doc says my knee was in pretty bad shape... but it looks good now. What are my chances of getting this stiffness out and going back to teaching... I am so sad and so frustrated. What should I ask my new PT for help?

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Debbie, thanks for sharing your story. Unfortunately there are lots of people in similar situations. Did you see the most recent physician interview I did with Dr. Albright, MD? It is on this channel. We discuss pain and stiffness 12 months and more post op.

[@amandahayes4108]

Pain has been a nightmare until i discovered sciatic and femoral nerve flossing. It didnt remove the pain but reduced it dramatically.

[@chrishingson3064]

I think your Facebook group literally saved my life through these two knee replacements I thank you so much❤❤

[@StephenBrown-c7y]

I'm at 9 weeks post full knee replacement. Almost full range of motion and up doing most what I want to do. I will continue physical therapy through 12 weeks. How long do most continue to use the compression sleeve or sock. It helps give support when walking but was just wanting to know how long most use it on the knee? Thanks

[@azizayavari3874]

I got operated for TKR on 11 October 2021. I still have swelling and stiffness in and around my knee doing physo and a lot of walking will the swelling n stiffness go and when plz help ……

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Aziza, persistent pain and swelling are not uncommon. I have several interviews on the channel with surgeons as well as an great interview with @Russisright about his personal experience with pain, swelling, and limited ROM.

[@chuck1388]

Nice video…I needed it.

[@sarahramirez2899]

I woke up from from knee replacement surgery 10 weeks ago with foot drop and it's affecting my recovery process. I also have severe numbness in my knee and it feels wierd to walk. Also have numbness on the top of my foot and side of calf. I have to use a walker or cane for balance. I'm also on oxygen due to post covid pulmonary fibrosis and have Lupus. Will I ever be able to walk normal again and enjoy life?

[@drkalsoomq]

I have almost completed 3 months of TKR. I have been able to gain 95% of knee flexion. Do you think it z the expected range of motion that I am supposed to have by this time? I'm still continuing my physio therapy and doing myself various exercises such as cycling, going up and down the stairs, backward bending of the knee and walk etc. Your videos are of great help. Thanks

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hello Kalsoom, thanks for the comment. Honestly it sounds like you are doing great. Keep working until you are satisfied with your motion. The only person that can decide is you.

[@drkalsoomq]

@@totaltherapysolutions Thanks a lot. I will definitely continue working.

[@yuhanabujang6759]

I had both knees TKR, right knee May last yr and leftt knee last May. Right knee still painful, left knee limited mobility, still in pain. Is that normal?

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Good info thanks. I am 18 weeks post TKR. Good ROM but a little pain when I wake up. Working on getting strength back in leg. My Doctor told me at 9 weeks the soft tissue was healing but I didn’t ask him how long healing would take. Any ideas?

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Everyone is different. Too many factors to know. Stay positive if you can. 18 weeks might seem like forever, but you will get to your goals.

[@MamawTof6]

Will the tightening always be possible my TKR WAS 12/8/22 doing great 1/29/23 but unsure of losing the progress.

[@mildreddelrio4747]

It hurts a lot after walking

[@joyceriebe5190]

I am seven weeks out from surgery. My range of motion was 114 until I went to see my doctor and he grabbed my ankle and jammed it back towards my butt. Now my range of motion is 91 because of the swelling and pain. I’m using a lot of ice and pretty much just resting it now and doing more some walking. I have had moderate pain all along this journey. The pain has never stopped. I was put on gabapentin for the nerve pain and that helped some. I’m still doing my exercises when I can, but this just does not seem normal and the doctor is talking about putting me to sleep and bending my knee back till it breaks loose. This is scaring the hell out of me. I just don’t know what to do at this point.

[@terrilynnshoemaker5000]

Get a new doctor

[@angelabrochu2217]

Agreed

[@ginzomatic7068]

Sorry for those that have issues. Mine was 1/17/24. I was back to work in 8 weeks and do not favor it at all. I DID what I was told to do in therapy and I never looked back

[@anng8811]

I did everything by the letter too, and I’m in a world of pain at 4 months out. Can’t walk without pain, and now my hips and other knee are hurting

[@colleensmyth9551]

Hi Tony ! I am 4 mths after TKR I I have been doing my exercises from day 1 ! Ataround 8-12 wks I felt some improvement and felt like I was getting somewhere but I seem to be getting more pain after exercising and getting in and out of the car and it swells up around my knee cap which is painful to touch and down the outer aspect of my knee ! Can you advise me or tell me is this normal ?

[@bjty5615]

What causes a wobby knee that moves when you stand on it? Still on walker cause it scares me makes me feel like I am falling. What to do to stop this want to retire walker.

[@motlalepulamaifala8567]

I'm 8 weeks post op tkr bt has delayed full flexion im at 80 rom and scared of mua . I do my stretches 3 to 4x a day What can I do to improve my flexion

[@SharonCullenArt]

Boy I guess I don’t need to feel guilty spending so much time napping and laying around 5 days post op. Doing my exercises and am only at 86-90 degrees. I am able to fully straighten. I go to PT in 30 minutes but I do not want to be a failure but I still have no quads strength. My knee occasionally buckles. And I can hardly lift my leg. I went into it in a weak state with pretty severe valgus deformity. And then I need to do the other leg. I have autoimmune arthritis Spondyloarthritis which many don’t realize effects womens peripheral joints as well as spine. So I get concerned about losing any mobility. I don’t want to be in that 20 percentile that fails. I have friends and my husband who all went to the same surgeon. One of our friends did not do well and still complains. 😮

[@anjalibhatia5232]

Sir I have under total knee more than one year.I want to know can I WEAR NORMAL KNEE CAP WHILE WALKING.

[@eddiecoates4045]

Eight months after and not where I expected it to be .

[@totaltherapysolutions]

That stinks. Keep doing what you know you need to do. Wish you the best.

[@surayyarampurawala4159]

I m 3months out knee replacement How much time should I walk at a stretch I m 52

[@m.aliciapatino5201]

@MrSparkie63 I feel the same way. Still limping, can't bend knee yet, very painful at night.

[@MichaelZachwieja]

4:16 I am three months out still hurting not a patient person getting other knee done in three weeks , think that is affecting knee that was done!! Back pain!! 4:16

[@lindawestergard4712]

I'd love to see some video on complex pre op knee issues that can make post Op more difficult. I had a manual manipulation and am at week 3. I felt I'm not getting proper instruction until seeing videos on this channel. I have found a huge amount of information in your videos. Am I the only person whose knee had many arthroscopies, surgeries and other treatments that were over 15 yrs before I got a knee replacement?

[@joeschmuckatelli3198]

I'm in the same boat. 5 previous knee surgery....2 acls. I'm 3 months post op TKR

[@colleensmyth9551]

Im at week 9 ! Pain has just eased from about week 7 ! I am walking about the house without my cane but not confident enough to go out without it as I am still having problems with my knee bending from sitting to standing and vice versa ! I have been doing my exercises faithfully since surgery but when I try to get into the car, sit or stand my knee will not bend and I have to rest to get my balance ! It sometimes seems to give way at times ! Ive increased my knee bending exercises and it mite be improving slightly ! Is this normal at this stage as Im getting quite disheartened ? Thanx for your videos they are very helpful but I feel at this stage I should be doing more 😢

[@gwendolynwatts5541]

Hi Tony! I'm almost 3 months post op with my TKR and I had some other health issues going on in recovery. This prolong my physical therapy by 2 months. I have a lot of stiffness and pain leg will not straighten out all the way. This pain at night is bad no rest. My Dr wants to do a manipulation but right now I'm not comfortable with being put to sleep again. My therapist trying to get me the Extensionator knee brace I hope I'm saying this right. Do you think it's a good idea.

[@DEW-fk7ij]

I am at 2 weeks today after tkr. With a "pain ball". On day 2, I was at 110 degrees. On day 3 the pain ball was removed. I swelled a bunch and have not gotten back to even 90 degrees. But close. PT is very painfully when bending my fat knee. I am on warfarin so no anti flam drugs. There is some talk about using steroids to reduce the swelling. Is this a good idea? Or should I just expect it to take longer?

[@AnthonyJordan-v6d]

Tony, (and others). Just completed week 8 post recovery. Graduated from PT on Friday. My flex is ok at 123 but my extension is not good. It tends to be 5-8 degrees when just laying down. After stretching, using the band and the 20 lb sack I can grind it down to 3 degrees. I have read that improving extension is very hard after 6 weeks and full extension is important to reduce hip and leg problems going forward. I am worried…should I be?

[@jennifermikuluk2357]

Thank you! Do you have suggestions for strength building exercise program to follow to continue improving after 3-4 months, and to hopefully build strength preventing surgery in the nonsurgical knee? I don’t want to go through this again even though I met great people like you😉

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Personally I like combination exercises the mimic function. Lunges, squats, and other similar activities that require coordination and balance.

[@endran1956]

Thank you Sir

[@andrewkolarek4551]

Hello, I am at 9 th week out and still doing two days a week P/T, I had my left knee replaced, is it a good idea to join a gym for the days am no at P/T? Doing leg exercises. I need to return to work in three weeks, and have very physical job, thanks

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Hi Andrew, it really just depends on whether or not you think you will use the gym membership. A lot of clinics will allow you to pay a membership fee to come use the equipment on non-therapy days. If you have a physical job be sure to mention it to your therapist and ask to start doing job specific activities in therapy to prepare yourself for return to work.

[@ginettecote1320]

Hi, thank you for the info. I had my knee surgery 8 months ago. I still have a bit of stiffness in the back of my knee. I am 63 years old and wondering if it’s ok to do white water rafting, it will be my first time doing it?

[@joeschmuckatelli3198]

Go for it. Live life

[@nishajoshi7377]

It is very very difficult to get ROM but can a person manage with ROM which it takes without assistance of Physiotherapy after 1 month therapy.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

There are lots of reason for ROM to be limited. It isn't just scar tissue. In fact, many times I find other reasons like pain, swelling, sensitivity at the incision are more limiting than scar tissue. Yes, you can always improve range of motion with or without a physiotherapist. The main purpose of a therapist is to help answer questions and monitor your progress.

[@iTravelwithlaura]

This is so scary for me because I’m at 4 months and I have pretty sharp lateral pain by my kneecap when I’m going down stairs or getting up from sitting. It does seem worse after yoga or weights. It’s fine with spinning. Do I go back to PT? Im currently working with a corrective exercise trainer.

[@emilymanhart368]

Great information, Tony. Thank you! I'm 7 weeks post op and wondering how long I should continue with the exercises prescribed by my PT. In addition to them, I have resumed some of my regular workouts ( walking, biking and some other strengthening and balance work) Any pointers to know when therapy ends and normal activity will suffice?

[@marytesta3003]

My surgeon said 6 months to forever.

[@MrSparkie63]

3 months on. Still in pain, still limping and depressed. Big big mistake having this done. I dont recommend having this procedure. Life has stoped

[@WisconsinMom]

I'm where you are. Frustrated. 3 months out and still taking advil around the clock. Knee isn't too bad but it has aggravated the arthritis in my spine and now my back and hips hurt if I am on my feet more than 20-30 minutes.

[@geneolexson1633]

Keep the faith be in it for the long haul 💪

[@rondaschwindt6580]

Hang in there I’m 2 and a half months out it does get better I promise you chin up

[@tommywilliams8715]

Oh, yes! Me,too! I haven't slept through the night, yet! I'm not sure it was a mistake, just question if I jumped into it before I was certain!

[@marcsilag6959]

It takes a LOT of work! Hopefully you can get a PT regime that you want to do. I know it’s a stretch, but you have to believe in your body’s ability to heal, and realize your role in that repair!

[@thelegogingerproductions]

great videos

[@keishareynolds8719]

I am almost 51 years old. I have had three knee surgeries, have tricompartmental arthiritis and have capella chondritis. I have had gel, cortisone, PT... so on and so on..... My doctor wants me to put off knee replacement as long as possible. I cannot walk up or down stairs, have pain when walking....I am at a crossroad. Anyone in this age group with TKR? Thanks

[@eddiecoates4045]

How about the lymphatic system it a total knee replacement surgery. Eight months and at night I have veins sticking up on my knee replacement Quad. Then when I get up and move around in diminishes and during the day nothing. The back of the knee hurts and now the right one because it had to take over for the weak left. I usually ice it 3-4 times a day. P as in level is around 3 but if I walk or exercise it can be a 5-6 in the middle of the night and stuff in the morning.

[@laurap.5804]

Hello, I had a multiple knee fracture many years ago. Now I an on my third athroscopy and they said: look ..you will solve the problem ( as it always hurth) If you do a total replacment. I had last September also part of the meniscus cut. I an ready, I know What fisiotherapy will need mostly psicologicly as I know very painful. My question for You: I would like to go and do the Camino, it is If You dont know , a nearly 800 km to Santiago de Compostela. I would do it If My knee will hurt BUT would t be better do it after the knee replacment? My dou t is: and If something get wrong ( I an not a luckywperson...) and could not do it later? I walk daily 10-15 km so I know I will take My time and do it .What do You think? Will I stress My knee too much doing it now ? I think: ok, I an going to replace it anyway so do the Camino now...but I am not so dire to do the right thing. Sorry for the long post.

[@laurap.5804]

I add: I an 60

[@zarymardi4454]

Hi to day is 3month after knee replacement still my bending 100to 106 still very stiff and swollen my orthopedic Dr suggested MAU but iam scar to do that I do my excersize and pool what is your suggestion can you tell me if ido my excersize I can return my ROM.THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

[@zarymardi4454]

Sorry MUA

[@adele.8176]

If you weren’t in good shape (strength, flexibility and with proper weight) prior to the TKR surgery, the more suffering and discomfort you’ll experience and for a longer period after surgery. It’s that simple.

[@anng8811]

That’s not true. I was I fantastic shape, not overweight, walking 5-6 miles a day in 90 minutes. Also am on the younger side (54) and I’ve had so much trouble recovering from this.

[@lyora766]

What is Lyrica

[@quietmom6626]

Week 4,5 6 I am still using a cane

[@drgeatman]

thanks but if you tittle 3 months out please stick to topic not review all stages

[@mshade353]

It's been 12 weeks out for me and I just can't seem to get over the brain fog... something my doc says is a residual of anesthesia. I fatigue easily after going for a walk or exercising. It's frustrating.

[@janetdavis6473]

Yes cats play, but you don’t have to be very mobile to do it.😻😺😽

[@pnut91red]

^^ THIS ^^ THIS ^^ THIS ^^

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks!

[@monahoedel1797]

Thumbs down

[@mikeberg5003]

You sound cheerful