How to AVOID Knee Stiffness After Surgery (fast results)

[@lyndac14]

I had Total knee replacement surgery 3 weeks ago...I will try these. Doing the "heel slide" is brutal right now 😫

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Hoping these help you out! You got this! Wishing for a fast recovery!

[@smccluskey]

It's painful for me After 4 months

[@lyndac14]

@@smccluskey I'm sorry to hear this. I had mine done 3 weeks ago. I hope my pain is over ...soon!

[@susievanderweele7577]

The knee slide indeed is brutal. I'm one month out and still struggling....I will practice this strategy. Thank you.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! The exercises are not easy but it can make a big difference in the long run! One step at a time!

[@kathystclair9485]

I'm so glad I have found your channel. almost 5 weeks out and these exercises will come in handy between rehab sessions and after I have finished.

[@MovewithDrMike]

You’re so kind and encouraging! I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the videos and have found the information helpful! Let me know if there are any specific topics related to recovery that you would like for me to cover! Thanks for watching !

[@kathystclair9485]

@@MovewithDrMike thank you so much!

[@gailjohnson2637]

I like the passive approach at 2 weeks post op. it's brutal but helps! thanks!

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Wishing you the best!

[@Dbatem]

Knee slide never worked for me, post op 10 weeks now and what helped was leg on a ball and the down pulling that you showed, plus just rolling the knee back and forth on the ball. As well as slow circles or getting to that on a bike. Stiffness has improved, it’s not every day some days are worse than others, but it got me from a 90° bend to 110 in a matter of a couple weeks.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! These are great tips and I’m glad your flexibility is improving each day! I appreciate the comment!

[@michellearqan1343]

12 weeks out from TKR. Have some stiffness. Your right with the soft tissue pulling towards your body definately helps. PT was great for me. My PT worked me pretty good. I am able to walk on my own finally. Stationary Bike is absolutely great for this knee. Knee bends do help as well. My ROM is getting back to normal. Sure, it hurts but, in the long run it will help. Deal with the discomfort & by next year will be great!! Positive, Mental Attitude is what is getting me through all of this. But, able to do things myself is amazing again. Ice does help for the ache. Enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! It means a lot and I agree with you about having a positive mental attitude! I’m glad to hear you’re doing amazing wishing you the best!!

[@shamamcwann5196]

Thank you very much for your information. I had my knee replacement 12 weeks ago but still l feel stiffness. I cannot bend my knee easily. ❤

[@Loxst1234]

Same here and I just don’t know what else to do

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I’m certain these can have a positive effect on your stiffness! Keep up the good work!

[@shakifarooqi3170]

12 years now my knee surgery my knee is stii on less then a half 50-60 degree i am trying these exercise thank you for the help

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Hope these help!

[@shakifarooqi3170]

@@MovewithDrMike hopefully i am positive !

[@Gigi_1977]

You probably should have a manipulation under sedation. Might be too late for you at this point.

[@shakifarooqi3170]

@@Gigi_1977 yes but I am trying to sctrach in 2018 I did try to do prayer in standing trying to do all positions it's also help me in starting I was taking 2 people place to do sajood no in one one person but sitting is on knee still

[@annettemiller3358]

I fell and this technique really helped me with soreness and stiffness

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you so much for watching and most of all for taking the time to comment! I’m so happy to hear this video was helpful!

[@alantorre5961]

Had my 2nd knee replacement surgery, I reviewed your videos and started working on my flexion. They really helped with my recovery. Not sure if this is ok, but when going around with my family I would wait in car plant my foot as far back as I could and use the power seat for passive flexion.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! I’m so happy to hear the exercises helped you out! Great job! Hoping for a speedy recovery for you!

[@alantorre5961]

@@MovewithDrMikethank you!

[@smccluskey]

Had total knee replacement in February, but even after 20 physio,I still couldn't bend my knee, had 6 oxygen and ozone injections around scars. I have a little less pain but still stiff, and can't bend. Edit: I've had 10 fascial manipulation, it's been a God send, After the second/third I no longer have pain when I walk, I am slowly bending my knee better. I would advised anyone Who still has problems to try It. I feel so much better

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! There are some massage techniques that you can use to help improve the mobility of the fascia and connective tissue around the knee! Check out this video here where I go over how to perform them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJexdKSYr72lhtUsi=QY1iBzYLe8l-uHYf

[@josephine-ij9tr]

thank you......I will incorporate this in my exercise also.....

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!

[@karensissons1955]

I love your advice I'm going to try this method ❤

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for your positive and inspiring feedback! I appreciate you watching this one!!

[@karensissons1955]

I'm just over 5 weeks post surgery, I have been doing my own physiotherapy. But your videos have been a massive help to me. I watch you all the time. And I've also past on your videos to another lady I met in hospital. We have both been working on your advice. I have also shown your videos to my Orthopaedic consultant SO THANK YOU ❤

[@MovewithDrMike]

Wow congratulations on your recent surgery! And I am so happy to hear that my videos have been valuable for your recovery! I want to thank you tremendously for watching and supporting my channel! And I am very appreciative that you also decided to share my videos with others! That is the greatest compliment ever!

[@Cosette-gx7sq]

Thank you for this video! I am post tkr one month and my knee is still very very stiff. I’m going to try your exercises!

[@mrtokyo313]

I have had three different sets of knee replacements on each leg with each doctor saying the last doctor measured wrong. This has transpired in fourteen years. I was thirty-eight when the first surgery and for nine years it was pure hell with the buckling of the knee at any given time. The second set of total knee replacements was in 2019 so those did not last long with the new doctor telling me the last doctor measured wrong so here we go again with the third set in November of 2023 and six months later the other leg which I am recovering from right now which was replaced in June of 2024. I am not doing this again I have done it so many times my range comes back on its own without therapy and my legs were naturally strong so I didn't even do therapy because all they came to do was milk the insurance company. I never used a walker or a cane I just muscled through it. I know time is the only healer for me at this point. I am only fifty-two I am not trying to do this again ever after six times.

[@carlashton7330]

True professional

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!

[@anno6486]

Hi Dr. Mike. Will this work for people with less Flexion after one year of knee Replacement Surgery?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! Yes these techniques can still be helpful!

[@anno6486]

@@MovewithDrMike You're welcome! And thanks for answering my question and sharing your expertise with us!

[@MovewithDrMike]

@anno6486 absolutely I’m happy I can help!

[@kathryn7780]

I wish I had this info at least a month ago!!! The 27th of June is my 3 month mark and I'm still not where I want my bending to be. I'm at around 110° but I want to fo further

[@MovewithDrMike]

Congratulations on your recent surgery! I’m glad you found this video and I hope you still get a chance to implement these exercises because they still can be helpful for you! Wishing you the best! Thanks for watching!

[@kathryn7780]

@MovewithDrMike thank you! I've already started using the exercises 😊

[@ucarter9591]

June 4 2024 i had Total Knee Replacement. It was differently worst pain. I started physical therapy. This stiffness horrible & tight.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery!

[@ucarter9591]

Thank you so much

[@babspretorius4549]

6 months after TKR, I cannot bend down on my knees very pynfull on my knees

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Hope you get a chance to implement some of these techniques! Wishing you the best!!

[@Jishu203]

How do you do the pain management? And do you advice travelling long haul flights after 12 weeks of surgery

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment here! Post-operative pain can be controlled effectively with elevation, ice, gentle massage, limiting overactivity, daily ROM exercises, and establishing effective pain medication regimen recommended by your surgeon. Also every situation is a bit different but traveling on a long flight only after 12 weeks could be too soon and might cause more pain due to the amount of sitting you’ll have to endure. Hope that helps!

[@Jishu203]

The only issue with pain management is my surgeon hasn’t provided or prescribed any strong medication except cocodomole…. I m having issues with insomnia but helpless

[@praveenseno]

Hi,I need some suggestions,as I sprained my knee while playing basketball,,like 20days back,now I have problem in walking with the injured knee,I'm limping and walking,also my knee gets stiff after sometime

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment here! There are a variety of reasons why this incident could have happened but in the meantime I would start to focus on stretches and even some self massage to address any tightness around the muscles and tissues. I’ll link a few videos below for you to check out so you can get started! “5 Knee Stretches That Will Improve Pain And Mobility IMMEDIATELY”➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKsfJimiNFjnNksi=SoJ3VVyGna8DmRF7 “How To ACTUALLY Get Rid of Popping and Cracking in Your Knees”➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/opXYnXSgl5x0qLssi=QgeucXCCOdoLyPLm

[@Laura-db8om]

Can these help already stiff knees?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! Yes they can!

[@khalidasiddique596]

I have my TKR 16 may but i can't bend knee properly have stiffness kindly guide me my age is 68

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this one! I recommend you focus on these flexibility exercises 3-4x per day if you can. Also if you’re looking for more exercises to try check out the video I made on TKR rehab here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTbf2mspa6jr7Msi=H2gxI_txwUlgNekx

[@susievanderweele7577]

Plus trying to deal with an existing Bakers Cyst. 😢

[@smccluskey]

Surgeon removed cyst while replacing knee

[@grandmafullwong6579]

Hi Dr Mike! Greetings from Margaret of Singapore. Had TKR a year ago, weekly physio since. Knee is terribly stiff and unable to go beyond 110. Main issue is unsteady walking n going up and down stairs. Please advise. Thank you

[@MovewithDrMike]

Welcome! Thanks for joining us and checking out the MWDM KZbin channel! I appreciate your support! Hope you’re doing well and I will say that the stairs can be a challenging activity for many who don’t fully strengthen the quadriceps properly after their knee replacement! Check out this video here where I go over a few strategies on how you can improve this! Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnLYl3SghpeqhNksi=SpeiSMs57Nxh0Uaa

[@Loxst1234]

Had knee surgery in March still having a problem bending my knee then May had to have an MUA and my knee still don’t bend

[@Laura-db8om]

I would have gone to get a second opinion. At least that’s what I’m doing and I want to keep trying at PT or if that fails just do a second partial because I feel good about that too. I hope it gets better for you 🩷

[@Loxst1234]

@@Laura-db8omI not going to get another MUA it was to painful for me it getting better day by day just have to keep exercising and I have faith it going to get better no more MUA

[@barbaradonald9497]

I had my left knee replacement in May and I can bend my knee but can't get my leg to straighten out?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and I hope these exercises helped you out! If you haven’t done so check out my video below on some of my favorites exercises to improve both knee bending and straightening! Hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTbf2mspa6jr7Msi=M37yE-nX5E3m_cG6

[@Tuiliprose]

I am almost 5 months post op TKR and my rom is still only 115 and have stiffness. I finished PT is this normal? How can I get more a greater rom?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! My best recommendation is to focus on exercises that will help stretch and lengthen the quadricep and hip flexor muscles since this can be a great limiter in your ability to bend your knee. Soft tissue massage around the knee musculature can also have a significant effect on your range of motion! I’ve gone over some of my favorite exercises to help improve your stiffness in this video here! Give them a try!kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKsfJimiNFjnNksi=qWz9lwNf0ieN_CWB

[@richarddennismuraoka1797]

Sit in wheelchair propel your feet ❤😮

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Loxst1234]

Had knee surgery in March still having a problem bending my knee then May had to have an MUA and my knee still don’t bend

[@tinahuntsberry4305]

How was the MUA?

[@Loxst1234]

It was horrible I could not move for 3 days and now I still can’t bend my knee

[@Loxst1234]

@@tinahuntsberry4305 it was horrible could not move for 3 days my whole body was so sore and I still can’t bend my knee

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! Hoping these exercises make a difference for you!

[@tinahuntsberry4305]

Sorry it was horrible for you, I am hoping I don’t have to do it.