Exercise after stroke: Stop Knee Hyperextension

Knee recurvatum is a common problem after a stroke. If your knee pops backward when you stand or it looks deformed (bent backward), this video is for you. You will learn the best exercises to stop knee hyperextension and improve your walking after a stroke or a brain injury. This is also great for anyone who has these same symptoms due to multiple sclerosis
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[@mrstevek118]

I’ve noticed that if I loosen up my ankle before I walk it helps my knee from hyperextending

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for sharing!! I hope everyone on here reads this. It is so true. Keep working and you will keep seeing progress. : )

[@TheIPHONE39]

steve kierstead how do you loosen it up I have this problem now your imput would be great

[@rantpostpeacestation]

steve kierstead how do you stretch your ankle?

[@arvindcv7943]

Again very informative video, I wish u can advise me on bending my knee to my chest like marching,I'm doing rigorous exercises but still unable to achieve this goal, What ever u said in this I'm feeling it physically. I'm strengthening my quads by doing Lying down SLR,andProne SLR, wall squats, multiple counts and reps, please advice on bending my knee. I worked on my circumduction. It's way better now, bending knee is the next short term goal, please do advice on this,lovely advices on all ur videos looking forward to hear backfrom you.

[@zenyestabillo4422]

@@rehabhqofficial 3q2 was

[@jlim6095]

Thank you, I'm a stroke survivor.. This is the exercise that will bring me back to walk naturally.. Knee lock is my problem for about 10 yrs. Will keep you updated as it improves....

[@povyourereadingmyusername]

Its been 8months, did it work?

[@shivangisindhwani2240]

Knee lock standing on the affected leg helped me a lot

[@jlim6095]

@@povyourereadingmyusername I added langes and squats to my exercise some how it has improved..

[@wynetteleaks41]

lime thank you

[@debbradecker9900]

I so wish I had seen your videos 10 years ago when I had my strokes. You understand my issues. I’m going to have to start my own therapy again.

[@meenakothari7841]

Also.stationary cycling helps the quadriceps n hamstrings to work in synchronized way for those with less severe probs

[@martisleister9197]

Thank you so much for doing these videos. This will target something I have been fighting for several years now as my Ms has crept along.

[@EmpowermentAvenue888]

Thanks, Doc. You are awesome! I don't know how to express my gratitude. These are exactly my problems. I have been search the cause and solutions for years. Thank you!

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so happy to hear that these video are helping. Keep working hard!!

[@BlackCat-pw3vh]

I am 70 years old & Stroke in 2019, hemiplegia, had 6 mo. basic physical training, can walk limping a limited distance. Your videos helps a lot (still) fighting hyperextension and knee side movement. An awareness of limb position slowly develops. Thank you from my ❤ ! Mike P.

[@EnjoliMorris]

I'm a mom of a child with cerebral palsy.. these exercises sounds like it can help my child as well. Im binge watching your video currently...😊

[@cherylhiggins2176]

This is a huge problem for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made my day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@povyourereadingmyusername]

Its been 1year, did it work? Are your hyperextended knees cured?

[@tanuuzee7]

@Cheryl Higgins Hey, I have the same problem. If you see my comment plz do reply if it worked

[@leirobinson3103]

Thanks for your education! My MS therapist is out due to the pandemic and I am working myself! Your explanations are very helpful!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching! I am so glad the videos are helping you😊

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

Hey @lei, Not ideal bonding over MS but I've been relearning how to strut IN HEELS for longer than I thought it would take (18 months) and still yet to balance in them😅 however its taken a whilebto know what exactly to target.. But months ago I could barely walk at all. I can now say i can walk 7 - 10,000 steps before by leg decides to call it a day. How're you doing since applying the exercises in this video? Moni

[@sharonmcginnis8401]

Awesome. You are addressing all of the issues associated with spasticity , from MS. I love how you explain the why. Keep the videos coming.

[@meenakothari7841]

Simply love to watch Your videos over and over again. THANKYOU SO MUCH. has helped me a lot ..more than You can imagine. Thanks once again. Keep posting the videos n reach out to a larger audience who truly need Your help .💕

[@tarastiefel7921]

Thank-you for giving the heel slide exercise.I want to see more of your exercises w/ hypertension, retraining the brain!!!

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

This!! Retraining the Brain

[@karenmatteo8307]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am determined to get this knee stronger! I’ll certainly get back to you

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

Update please ❤

[@HA-fm5fn]

Hello doctor I really appreciate your time for making these informative and helpful videos. If you don’t mind , I’d like you to talk about electrotherapy for stroke patients. Thanks in advance!

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

+1

[@revdocrandy]

I’ve watched this video in the past and have added it my Therapy Playlist. After walking on the beach yesterday in Myrtle Beach (vacation), I’m reminded I need to put more focus on these exercises. 😅 Thanks again for helpful guidance!

[@zitaorosz1975]

I tried to do the sliding of my heal back towards my button, and thank God I was able to do it. My knee is hyperextending occasionally since about 10 month of wearing the Afo I put it down,and strengthened my leg muscles so that I can give up the Afo for good. My biggest issue now is my ankle rolling especially when I get stressed. Thank you so much for the great videos. Like I said in my previous comment somewhere you are aGod sent .

[@hochaiyong7012]

I really enjoying how u explaining all the leg issues so clear, perfect explanation

[@littlebitsify]

Thank you for all your great videos although my knee is stuck out towards the front of my body if you could help that would be wonderful thank you

[@symbolizercom148]

Really like that you point out the different aspects. My pattern changes over the day. When I get up is clearly my ankle pushing my knee back but it gets better over the day. I usually walk up and down the hallway in the evening as it feels more normal by than. 🙏

[@cheryl6413]

Thank you for making these! I have severe leg spasticity and foot drop. I think these will work for me. 3 months I've been looking. Thank you again 💓

[@MichaelFaulknerw]

This is another great video

[@user-ck1qp1ly1p]

❤ your video on Hyperextended Knee exercises

[@amberhagy8965]

Thank you so much for these videos my current physical therapist hasn’t specifically targeted my knee problem unless some of what she’s had me do which just confuses me constantly is her way of doing something for my knee. I’m just never sure with her she confuses me every session and she’s not very clear on why she’s doing specific exercises.

[@edaygtr7255]

Very great information 👍👍👍

[@teresabuck5841]

Thanks. This us the 1st video I've found addressing the knee flopping out to the side. Very helpful

[@mandaarrao4815]

You are doing us all a great deal of favor. You are a Beautiful blessing ❤

[@sanazulfiqar330]

My father had stroke 1 month back , I'm doing his physiotherapy. As I've also noticed that that after his quardiceps are strong enough his knee started to bend backward that is very awful and it feels like it will damage the ligaments if he walk more. At this time walking is very important for him, his hamstrings are weak. I've started these exercises on him and hope that it will work for him.

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

Sorry to hear about your father Sana, how's he doing now? Was struck with MS been retraining my brain and body since. What hamstring exercises are you helping him with and how is his walking now?

[@sanazulfiqar330]

@@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou He got cardiac arrest 2 months back. He is no more.

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

@@sanazulfiqar330 oh my 🤦🏾‍♀️💔 so sorry for the loss of his physicality. But I do hope somewhere in you, you believe in transcendence (meaning he's just no longer in this visible, tangible plane of Perceptiblity) but he's rather your overseer caring for you now and your spirit! Shallom Sana (may you find eventual peace) ❤️🙏🏽

[@sanazulfiqar330]

@MindBlown: What They Didn't Teach You Thank you for your condolences ❤️ He is somewhere here only we can't see him 😢

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

Perfectly put@@sanazulfiqar330 ❤️

[@hakanozturk9672]

I just came across your website and this youtube channel. I appreciate your great endeavor to inform other individuals. I can also learn more as a physical therapist. Keep up your amazing work! Greetings from İstanbul :)

[@dancers1113]

Thankyou so much!! I really needed these awesome tips!

[@ronpadlo7301]

Dr. Tara,thank you very much for everything that you do speaking for many your great experience and videos are a blessing to us all. During this covid lockdown I do not go to therapy and they tell me that I do not qualify for in home therapy. Perhaps there are other people that encounter the same problem!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Ron, I am so glad that they are helpful. :)

[@emyatalos]

I'm so glad to learn I can fix my knees! Thank you for your explanations! Strengthening the hamstring and glutes with heavier exercises would work too?

[@povyourereadingmyusername]

Did u try? Did it work for u?

[@celessburton2640]

Thanks for this video I’m suffering from hyperextended knee

[@markreynolds3850]

Good information provided, thank you, thanks for all your hard work in helping with these problems

[@bandidodiesel747]

Great explanation ,thanks

[@paulacristinadacostalopes7242]

Thank you so much! You’re awesome!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Not tryin' to be awesome. My reward is being able to help all of you 😊

[@jonm6437]

I really struggle with my knee popping back as I walk. Really great video. I’ll let you know how I get on. Thank you.

[@povyourereadingmyusername]

Did it work for u??

[@jonm6437]

@@povyourereadingmyusername It did. It took a while but as I strengthened the muscles around my knee, especially behind my knee in my case, it started to help. Since then my walking has really improved. Good luck. Keep at it.

[@englishandryk]

Very good analysis and phonetics of your speech. Thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback. I hope the information is helpful. 😊

[@anjumafshan1297]

It's working for me. Thank you Tara Thank you so much

[@friendcisco]

best video for pt students too

[@mariegabriel8289]

This was my problem thank you so much Love this video

[@thirnisharaman8992]

Dr T, thank you for this well explained video. But from what I see is this, the exercises only work with patients who have some sort of movements. What about those with 0 power? Could you please offer more variations. Thank you

[@sanazulfiqar330]

Those who have zero movement , start with passive ROM exercises and ask the patient to pay attention on the movement. Plus start strengthening on the opposite side as well, it will help to start movements again.

[@farhadfatah81]

Thanks

[@karenspivey9420]

an invaluable video! Thanks for posting. Gives me hope.

[@sunshinehappy7329]

Dr. Tara, thank you so much for this great video. Again super helpful exercises and information 💛🧡💛🙏🙏

[@mattblackstock3336]

Thank you doctor. 😘💕 Hyperextension of the affected leg is something I struggle with.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! You might also find this video helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2aoqH1-qtCcp8k

[@davidhenry4356]

Thank you!

[@pigracat]

Thanks. Tara

[@ariesstargazer6606]

Thank you so much for these videos!

[@nhattrannguyen5990]

Many thanks for valuable informations and clearly explanations.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps :)

[@asifjavaid8526]

U are just amazing!!

[@wendyinglis4140]

Great video ,Tara, TY.

[@sharibrumbaugh4961]

Thank you for this video!

[@anjumafshan1297]

Hi dr tobias, it's been 7years but my hyperextention. I lost hope but again started. 😔

[@thecastingdeck9204]

Great video I'm going to try and find a table I have this very issue I'm in outpatient PT right now any videos for the whole robot walk?

[@paulinesmith8396]

Doctor Tobias. Why my arm is heavy. My leg I am doing my best to do some of the exercises to help with the heaviness in my leg and it helping. Thanks

[@charalala8132]

Thank you so much!

[@ahmadauwad6912]

Man I’m 16 and my left knee hyperextends a bit every time I walk causing a bit of pain, I searched this up and KZbin is trying to make me think I got a stroke

[@poojahm120]

Dr , above shared video is very helpful. However my knee does not flex. I need some ones help for the same. Please guide me how to go about the same

[@nitinyadav6562]

Thanks for sharing....

[@benniepearsob5273]

What Link allows you 👀 to get a Black Mat

[@karindella]

link for blue straps goes to wedges

[@rehabhqofficial]

oops. Thanks for catching that. Here is the link amzn.to/2lsN0I5

[@angelahorton684]

Brilliant

[@mardybrillantes1990]

Thank you

[@karteekkumar9768]

Super doctor Is recovery possible even after 2yrs ICH stroke

[@rehabhqofficial]

everyone is different. The more you work at it, the more you will recover

[@MoniqueShaq22]

I’m catching up on the videos now. My therapist have me doing the last exercise but without a board just sliding my leg by myself. It was difficult at first but got so much better over time. Are you going to do videos about the knee flapping out to the side? I follow a lot of your exercises on the days I do not have therapy.

[@rehabhqofficial]

glad you are back and leaving comments!! Because "knee flopping out" is a great idea for a future video. :) stay tuned!!

[@tamikawright5954]

Yes more on flopping out

[@tamikawright5954]

Also trunk strengthening in sitting after CVA, ways to desensitize, and ways to break flexion patterns for bed bound pts( I work in home health mostly with the geriatric population)

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@tamikawright5954 check out the institute of physical art PNF I, PNF II, and PNF gait. They are great for "lower level" patients :)

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@tamikawright5954 also Neuro IFRAH. It incorporates (some) NDT principles however the major benefit is that you will leave the 2 week course with 2 HUGE binders full of treatment ideas. This totally transformed the way I treat patients with neurologic conditions. :)

[@mindblownwhattheydidntteachyou]

First video ive watched that has broken down the micro movement's to get back.. My knees more knock knees gow can i work on this? And thank you thank you thank you forbyour detailed breakdown

[@mrstevek118]

I need this

[@dpaul5457]

Love Tara's pic!

[@dr.khinmaungwin4026]

Great

[@jacintheandrews4985]

This is a problem for me too. Trying to get better.

[@jospilates5460]

Thank you. I'm a Pilates instructor, but have had hip imbalance which caused pain, I thought i had it sussed, but for 2 years I've had chronic knee pain on the same side. I think it's probably to do with over active quads? It's confusing because I do heel slides, toe taps and bridges all the time. This was helpful, I need to check I'm not activating the hip flexor over the ham string. Thank you.

[@lindadaly7602]

Please send 6month questions, Thanks 🙏

[@jennifermenezes7680]

Dr Tara...thank you so much for the perfect explaination:-)..I struggle with this issue most probably because of weak hamstrings..this not only leading to knee hypertension I can neither bend my knee backwards..can you suggest some excercises to help me bend my knee from behind? I have checked multiple places but none of them actually gave me an answer to help me bend the knee backwards...this is actually making my gait very weird specially while climbing up the stairs..so if I work on these excercises will I be also able to bend the knee backwards?

[@deepaulcoker5072]

Same here experiencing knee hyperextension and cannot bend my left knee backwards as well.Really in need of exercises to overcome that.

[@TheIPHONE39]

I’m fighting this hyper extended knee NOW OMG

[@GETD0EPRODUCTIONS]

Your the greatest any word on soft contractures

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Soft contractures? I am not familiar with this term.

[@GETD0EPRODUCTIONS]

@@rehabhqofficial may be just contractures that can still move?

[@GETD0EPRODUCTIONS]

@@rehabhqofficial Dr. Tobias you explain everything in such detail that I haven't received in treatment

[@tonylee5860]

how about hamstring curls? Will this strengthening work?

[@deveshkhansili275]

Please make video on transverse myelitis

[@carolynradford3172]

Hi Tara from Australia 😀 Just found your channel, Thank You!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Glad to have you as a part of this great community. What problems are you facing? Any requests for a video topic?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Glad to have you as a part of this great community. What problems are you facing? Any requests for a video topic?

[@edwardayala892]

I hyper extended my knee at a soccer game but I don’t feel much symptoms. I have 0 knee pain, the only thing I feel is that it isn’t as stable as my right knee. Does that mean 2 weeks of rehab and I should be good to do intense running again?

[@ParthiSmart]

Thank you very much for useful exercises. My issue is that I don't have calf muscle control at all. How to regain the control of the same post stroke. I'm left side paralyzed. Now walking slowly. Can't bend my legs backwards, and can't shake my ankle & leg fingers. It's all totally in out of control. Please reply. Thank you.

[@jamescrawford4388]

About a week out of hospital from stroke I fell and broke my hip on my affected side. When doing surgery for hip they cut through muscle could that surgery effect my quads from activating properly making my knee to pop back?

[@paulaklmczak395]

very helpful thanks so m,uch, love you

[@rehabhqofficial]

You are so welcome!

[@athisihleandisiwentshanga2554]

Thank you so much for these videos, started doing these exercises for knee hyperextension in day3 i feel some soreness on my glutes n hamstring , could this be a sign that my muscles are activating?

[@povyourereadingmyusername]

Did it work for u? Any Improvement after 9 months?

[@karteekkumar9768]

Hello Tara I had knee hyperextension along with no dorisiflecion in involved leg . I do knee hyperextension progression exercises as suggested in vedio .. Please guide me. How to get progressed in knee hyper extension and ankle problem

[@shariqhasanzaidi2716]

Hi mam h r u I'm physiotherapists from Haldwani uttrakhand in India my hemiplegia pts walk can't properly higher extension ple help an your opinion mam

[@ninapatina9630]

Thank you for all you do to help those stroke survivors! Sadly, how can you help if the affected right side leg also has a foot issue (club foot)? I'm trying to help my mum. Thanks x

[@revolutiontvph1741]

Hi dr tara may i know what called that blue strap you a using?

[@jennifermenezes7680]

Could you please let me know why the leg falls on to the side and what should I work on to improve that? This is a trouble when I try to lift my leg and wear my footwear or shoes.please help me and tell me which muscle weakness is leading to this

[@umeakuanachidiebere5028]

Dr Tara , thank you. My dad's knee is always flexed. What can I do to help him

[@refiacelik3428]

Do cycling preventing this hypertension?

[@iamnumberfour383]

Hellow doctor can i use muscle stimulator to help me bend the knee while doing the gravity assisted exercise that you showed .. thank you very much doc. Im also doing your exercise how to keep the arm straight whilevwalking , the one that you hold a stick at the back of your leg, and i see a progress my arm does not go up that much while walking thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@milenahladninikolic4067]

Thank you for great exercises! I have MS and issue with foot drop and raising the knee while walking. I must use cane because I am out of balance. I hope this will help for my weak leg.

[@kristenthomas8174]

Same for me. I have MS & use a cane because of balance issues. I hope this helps.

[@Beastmode211-n7n]

Dr. T how' are you doing? just to add to what you're doing because I have the same exact issues what I found to work for me was putting my heel on exercise ball and pulling it back towards me. you are the best thank you and have a blessed day.I found my why? Thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes, a gym ball is great for this. Just make sure you are pushing down into the ball and not just bringing your knee up to your chest. :) Thanks for sharing!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Omg, I just saw the last part of this comment. I am so happy you are applying what I am sharing in my newsletter!! The “why” is so so important so this makes me so happy 😊

[@lucyikinya1389]

I love your video. I'm 35 and I believe I was born with hyperetension. Can it be corrected. Please reply. Thank you.

[@sukhfactswala8545]

I have notice I have genu recurvatum how can I correct it My legs are loose from my knees

[@eliasdavidreyes8611]

amazing hope I can do it with my dad, since he has 0 Knee flexion

[@jeanamariebayani2434]

what about how to restore the normal functions of affected arm ... i am a stroke survivor and up to now i csnt still move normally my left parts of my body like my left arms and i am still using chain to walk can you provide me some good exercises to bring back to normal my effected parts of my body maam ty ..

[@Baxvik]

My knee pops back from my leg being paralyzed then getting it back but it's really weak

[@paulinesmith8396]

I have tried to do this exercise I put my foot curls to the right so I find it very difficult to do it correctly on the board. I will try the nyleax next time. But my knee sometimes hard to do I do tried the hock exercise and it was ok. What else can I do.

[@dcmaine3359]

Hi Dr. Tobias how much of an impact of a weak glute have on knee hyperextension?

[@bennybandido]

Thank you for your help, something your teaching in your videos is working for me I can see and feel a lot of progress ever since I started working on all the different muscles according to your videos, thank you so very much.

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so glad to read this. Thanks for sharing.