7 Things That Will DAMAGE Your Knees! (Avoid!)

[@llusory_World]

💖💖 12:44 recap.. Causing Damage to knees - # Twist with planted foot # Heavy squat with bad technique # Not rehabilitating after Injury # Allowing glutes to be become weak. # Allowing tightness to develop in quadriceps and calves. # Stopping to use stairs # Toleraing gradual onset of stiffness in knees.

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

Thank you for making points.Now we have to think positive and make 7 points for prevention.No twist on planting.2 up stairs3.strenghten glut,hamstrings,calves muscles,correct squat,rehabilitating after injury,do not ignore stiffness in knee joint.Good luck.

[@jimreadey2743]

Thank you!

[@williamkayaian7268]

The twisted knee, physical therapy now 🙏

[@jimreadey2743]

@@williamkayaian7268 Verbs now.

[@Missramy100]

@@williamkayaian7268 Same!! I tore a ligament doing a 'squat with a twist'.

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

What is a “niggle”?😆 I ignored a knee injury after bodyboarding for two years. I kept hiking and mountain biking, but did no rehab. After hiking one day, my knee “blew up”. That sent me down a path that really drug me down mentally. I’m an active energetics 68-year-old woman and never focused on aging. Going to the doctor and finding out I not only have meniscus tears amongst other injuries but also osteoarthritis. Thank you for addressing this in a positive light. Truthfully, I didn’t go to the doctor because I did not want to hear “it’s something to expect as you age“.🤦‍♀️ I am working with a sports doctor and sports PT. I’ve made great progress! My goal is to get back to hiking and mountain biking not so sure about bodyboarding..🥴 thanks again for your upbeat, positive outlook on aging well!💜

[@michelekurlan2580]

Niggle= persistent annoyance

[@normul5984]

I just found you “accidentally’ yesterday. I’m 68 and learning so much! By God’s grace I’m very fit and healthy, but you’re teaching me things I never heard before. My husband continually “chides” me for taking the stairs too often. lol. Now I have good reason to keep doing it. Thanks again.

[@philipsamways562]

Brilliant. Dont accept that stiffness is becaus youre getting older. Exactly. Everyone gets older, but we can slow down ageing. Love this channel. A treasure trove of information ❤

[@lizapapadatou-papavramides7525]

Dear friend! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I find all your advice VERY VALUABLE and USEFUL! I am a 72 years old grandmother, and thanks to living in thd way you advise, my life is MUCH more ....youthful like!! Even my looks!!I am a crazy gardening lover, and my big garden is also my ....fitness space! Colourful and happy! I also practice swimming! And healthy eating without extremes. But, still, I do have arthritis and left knee problems..But thanks to much movement, gardening, swimming, plus using my stairs, things are not so hard as they should in my age! THANK God!! Thank you so much dear young friend ,....professional, AND ...author!!!❤❤❤👍😊

[@voz805]

Good tips. About twisting, I got a meniscus tear (degenerative) and didn't have to be told that I had to change my posture when exiting the car since that's a very common twist we make and can sometimes over-twist when we're in a hurry. And if my knee is bothering me, I'll turn and put both feet on the ground (I don't have an SUV here in USA). I subscribe to another excellent PT channel, El Paso Manual Physical Therapy who gave some great advice about gluts. He suggested clenching your gluts as you walk and in time it will not be awkward and can become second nature. I followed that advice and have observed their growth and hope it's taking stress off my meniscus. I'm a new subscriber and look forward to viewing many of your informative videos.

[@ljjackson7106]

Thank you Will - you are a wonderful breath of fresh air and give us instruction to a better body (regardless of age!) ❤

[@Joni.b.]

Slightly unrelated, but perhaps not, do you have thoughts that you would be willing to post about on "barefoot shoes" or just shoes in general and how they relate to all sorts of bodily issues? (I am getting so much benefit from your videos!)

[@mohammedhussein6985]

Hi will do you have a Clinic in London please

[@trace-mark]

Hi I have acute meniscus injury. After several weeks I went barefoot (actually thick slipper socks with slip pads on the sole and I have to say it stopped a lot of clicking as I could walk naturally around the house. I googled and could find nothing on line about it. Another good easy thing was using a cushion under or between legs to sleep.

[@patgollin9131]

Thank you for such good advice.

[@thefuzzfactor2989]

​@@trace-markmy husband had a torn meniscus some years ago and was told by GP that he would have to have an operation. He saw the surgeon who also said an.operation with general anaesthetic would be necessary. The idea of the general anaesthetic put him off so he asked a physiotherapist that he has a lot of respect for for a second opinion but the physio agreed with the surgeon's advice. My husband decided to strengthen the muscles around the meniscus with the result that he was able to cancel the surgery altogether! 😊 All the best.

[@zionwillsing]

Have learned the hard way that high arches need suppprt or you can break your foot just by walking ! Now wearing fresh foam 1080s for like a year to prevent rebreak of the fifth metatarsal diasphyeal - fun, fun - always thought high arches were cool:)

[@kschindle1]

This video is a god send. Over a week ago, pulled an upper calves. Since then, my knees and hips have been unhappy. I over did it. I do take stairs all the time - my apartment complex.. I love to walk and had to walk way less. It is gradually getting better. Starting to do my PT therapy exercises (hip) again. Your book should arrive today. Thank you so much for writing a book for us geezers.

[@dawnfollett9215]

Sir, You are a very good teacher/instructor. The only thing I would have liked is for you to show or demonstrate the bad moves for a knee. For example, the first one, you said planting the foot and then twisting the knee--not sure I am remembering or was understanding it correctly--which is why I would have liked you to show us what is the wrong way to do something. “Thank You!”🏈🌲🦌☃️

[@saintjosephterrorofdemonsp6132]

Thanks be to God for Will Harlow video! It's not too early or late to avoid these 7 things that has damaged my knees! My appreciation for those who have appreciation for doing the right things! Monday - March 4, 2024 third week of Lent - I must continue to take care of my temple of the Holy Ghost!

[@charlottebisaillon3266]

You are a tremendous teacher. Thanks ever so much.

[@rosariomarzo1423]

Hi! Just recently subscribed to your channel. I have a physical therapist and what you discussed in this episode. is very useful to me. It reinforces and reaffirms what she tells me to do for my lower back pain and how it affects as well the pain in my left knee. I saw another episode before this and I immediately subscribed. I am a retired university professor and during my teaching days, I used to climb stairs (3-4 flights of stairs) a lot, going from one building to another to get to my classes. I am 66 y/o and fortunately for me, I live in a 2-story house. And I am able to maintain a good BMI as well. Thanks so much!

[@dougcsmith]

Great videos! I am a 76 year old runner who has been running for 50 years now and currently running at 3,000 miles per year. I have had many running injuries over the years but am now 4,500 miles from the last one! Before 4 years ago I was running 600-700 miles per year and then started increasing to now at 3,000 miles. So 4,500 miles would be many years when I was younger. Here is what I do now that works: 1. Short stride 2. Fast cadence, 180 steps/min 3. Break a day’s mileage into 2 or 3 separate runs. 4. Bend slightly at the ankles to change from heel strike to forefoot strike. 5. Slowed down to 11 min/mile and reserve real cardio for running up hills (we have a lot of hills here). 6. If I get a pain or niggle during a run I stop and stretch it. That usually works, but if not I vary my gait, cadence, everything about my running to find a way to stop the pain (even a little one). Then run that way for a half mile and return to my normal way of running and make sure the pain does not come back. This has always worked on the one run in 50 where a pain develops. If I ever can’t a pain to go away as above, I would call for a pickup. I live in Boulder City, Nevada and spend a lot of time running at 45°C during the summer in the desert. No problem for me!

[@gordonhalstead9846]

Thanks Mr will Harlow for the best presentation so knowledgeable God bless you sharing your wealth of knowledge 🙏 professionally,,,Lucy watching from Australia

[@shaunbarr1856]

Thankyou for your wisdom and knowledge and sharing it others 🙏

[@unnikastrasser7358]

I have been having issues with my knee. I found your videos and exercise very helpful. I just started I already feel better. My knee is not quiet as tight and panful. All i wanted to say is thank you

[@michelleg7383]

Thanks so much Dr. I have been doing all exercises for knee pain and stretches for 8 weeks and knee pain is gone. Thanks so much for your help.

[@bremanchau464]

excellant presentation I am a doctor and have seen lots of knee problem and wish my patients would take note.

[@eleanor543]

Just found you're channel. Im 68 and go to the gym regularly plus have a good diet with protein. Ive been trained to do weights by a personal trainer and am aware of doing these excercises correctly. I suffer with osteoarthritis but recently noticed a stiffness in certain parts of my body..just thought it was my age. Thanks so much for you're clear and simple advice. Ive started doing the stetches recommended and seen a big improvement.

[@theresathompson2270]

Brilliant video thank you! I am 54 and ten weeks into physio for a possible meniscus tear. Finding your info and exercises to strengthen knees and stretch muscles so helpful.

[@chorger1]

This is great! Had to move upstairs during a house renovation and it was the best thing for me to have to use the stairs.

[@jodigriffith8760]

Too late for me, because I did the damage decades ago---kneeling and twisting. I often knelt on carpeting at work installing exhibits. I wore soft knee-pads but that just locked my knee to the floor while I twisted to pick up tools, paint brush, etc. I should have worn hard-shell knee-pads so my knee could have slid a bit and let the lower leg turn in tandem with the upper, or I should have done work-arounds to avoid kneeling. Needless to say I had a torn meniscus long ago and it is prone to tearing again. Still doing PT and trying to learn more.

[@beverleycumming1876]

Chair yoga saved my life!…and your videos have made my everyday functional activities a breeze to accomplish…65 years young.. I walk younger than most 40 yearolds I see..

[@aidanteletherapyrush554]

Hi Will love this video. You managed to explain very clearly the problem and why it happened. Thank you for taking the time to explain and show us so many strategies. Ive been using them and I find that I am starting to understand the process and by understanding I can avoid doing things that might damage my joints and my knees. I was beginning to accept the loss of function of my knees and the stiffness but I do not have major knee damage. So I can do something about it. Thank you again.

[@roselynnbrown4343]

Thank you❤️ love your videos

[@tonylennon7979]

Hi Will. Thanks for giving simple, easy to follw instructions, I am adopting your two-pronged approach, and im taking Curcumin . Boron and Omega 3 as advised. Already i notice a significant ease of movement without pain.

[@BozenaEdelman]

Thank God for your wisdom and advice

[@carolfriedel9840]

I love the way you explain things so clearly, so that I can exercise safely and efficiently at age seventy eight! Thank you. Will get your book!

[@fionadyer8503]

This video was very clear and easy to understand. Very good advice thank you.

[@DineshSharma-nc8zy]

Thank you Hats off to you. God bless you with more knowledge. Love you.

[@Nomanomad馬鹿国人]

Very informative, thanks , helps a lot for self healing my knees.

[@dragi2163]

Thank you for all advices, and helping oldies...

[@dilipsavant1746]

Excellent Tips dear Will. Though an Athlete, had lost track of some leg excs., being 77 yrs of age. Stairs - I know only it’s spelling - ain’t used them for Ages , coz of the use of Lifts. I ain’t a Lazy Bone , exercise daily , but not all what you showed . Thnx, will pick up those tips .

[@cmlozier7]

Thank you, Will. So far I like your teachings the best from every angle: the way you teach, the way you show the exercises, and your knowledge that is so revealing to my health that I need! I turned 60 this year and am gently getting in shape to get in shape. I really appreciate you and your channel!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. At 71, there are a lot of trails I want to through-hike, not the least of which is the John Muir Trail. With the insights I am gaining from you, I may have an outside chance.

[@9494349]

This information is gold, huge thanks again, but was there a reason you chose to focus on your upper body when the whole thing was about the knee. Visually demonstrating the causes and better use would have reinforced for me your words of wisdom.

[@GordonHunter]

Lucy helping me through this now so useful to learn the 7 no nos for the future

[@munatiki]

The videos are informative, and love Will's voice & delivery, it is so smooth and soothing!

[@dianekelsay3072]

Thank you. I do many of your exercises and have your book. I can see my muscles getting stronger. All the couples our age are avoiding stairs in their downsize. We are including stairs as we select our smaller home. Plus we have hiking trails with hills. Buy the book everyone. Get moving.

[@disastershaman]

Being a 59 year old "boy" who still thinks he can do al kinds of craziness I lifted a big tree trunk last year. I felt the pressure building up in my knees and thought that trunk should not have been heavier. Next morning I tried to get down on my knees for something.., left knee said NO, I'm not going to bent that far. Took me a year to recover... still sore sometimes but still improving.

[@MichaelFenley]

You’re following excellent teaching protocols. Thank you for very handy information.

[@pennyduncan5980]

Would appreciate a video regarding your recommendations regarding shoe choices for over 50.

[@stephenraybrown]

Great advice. I have arthritic knees and have found what works best is correct movement patterns, not overdoing it but still doing it. Cheers!

[@simonrhodes7087]

I use a cycle for 20 minutes as part of my gym routine. This was advised by my osteopath after knee surgeon said I’d need a partial knee replacement 2 years ago. According to your criteria when a knee replacement might be necessary. I now don’t need one.

[@nancychiok7209]

Greetings from Singapore! Good information. Thank you, Will.

[@lynnsoh2758]

Absolutely brilliant video. Thank you and love to hear more from you.👏👍

[@dancingmoth7517]

I think one cause of my severe knee osteoarthritis was years of barefoot dance classes when younger, when my sweary feet would stick to the floor during turns, creating knee torque - my knees were often quite sore. And another contributory issue was having my knees snap straight when walking on uneven ground (getting a heel into holes caused by cattle hooves! I was told 11 years ago i was too young for knee replacements and have been exercising to push back against knee pain ever since. Still cannot kneel without extreme pain, even with a pillow under my knees though.

[@chriscolliermahfouz9056]

Thank you! I’m getting your book! I’ve not lived in a multi level place since I was a child and have only lived where the land is flat lol! (This is common at least in the U.S.) Ideally people exercise beyond just living like gardening and household chores or minimal physical duties at work. If you don’t use it you lose it.

[@arlenena2250]

Interesting that you mentioned planting one's foot and/or twisting it. I'm an avid 10-pin bowler for several years, and am constantly working to improve my physical game, even in my late 60's. The bowling instruction videos all stress the advantage of sliding towards the foul line vs. planting. One of the certified coaches said planting your foot puts 2,000 pounds of pressure on our joints. That was eye-opening! I noticed that when I do slide, sometimes my left foot will turn parallel to the foul line. Working to remedy that.

[@caronjackson386]

At 65 years old I generally try to use stairs where I can. Please can you tell me, is it beneficial to climb 2 at a time say in the home? I read somewhere it was much better for you but would value your opinion. Thank you so much for taking the time to look after us oldies! X

[@RV-there-Yet]

WOW~ you just answered my question about stairs, thanks so much! I have a manual stair stepper at home, & have always taken the stairs when possible out in public. Recently I've developed severe knee pain at night, after relaxing all those muscles in bed by that crazy thing called SLEEPING, errgghh! It's now waking me up 3-5 times every night, & truly beginning to affect my quality of life. I've begun to research various exercises I can incorporate to strengthen quads/glutes/hams, & I already walk 2-3 miles a day & strength train w/weights 3-5 x's a wk. I was starting to worry that the stairs may be contributing to the knee pain at night, so I'm glad to hear I can keep on w/it. I don't do squats really, so I'm wondering if maybe I should start. Typically use the machines at the gym for glutes/legs/hip exercises, & have recently incorporated Fred Hahn's "slow burn method" to help minimize injury as I get older~58 yr old female btw. Thanks again for your time & effort in addressing these knee issues, I'm grateful. Knees are about the only part of my body that I've never specifically injured or had any problems with at all until this past year. Super frustrating, to say the least. ~Sam in NV

[@samuelcsalem8898]

You are The Will that shows us the way in maintaining our body so safely we play!

[@mariec.9102]

👍🏾cute play on words😊but you're right, Will is the way - to strength and good health 🌹

[@khawajamazhar9188]

Could you please tell how to remove the stiffness from quads and calves? Thanks

[@janjeny]

Brabo sir. Thank you for all the details of instruction I hope to see a difference doing the exercises

[@horaciogomez4368]

The “fear” of stairs is not because we are (already) in our 50’s. The fear is if we get to our late 70’s/80’s. As usual, great video!

[@cynthiastogden7000]

I am 79 and live in a bungalow thank goodness but recently have excruciating double knee pain. Stairs would have been impossible.

[@anitakher1001]

This info makes lot of sense thank you

[@sangitachhabra6196]

Very useful information presented in an excellent way - thanks a lot

[@Maria-iu3ed]

Thank you Mr Harlow for this so very helpful advice!!!😊

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

You constantly are a blessing...

[@elizabethmccomie-paul1984]

Thank you for sharing. I do appreciate your advice. 🙏🏾

[@judyfoster7152]

Wish I had all your wonderful tips 6 decades ago:) Fantastic!!

[@le_th_]

My office is on the 3rd floor and I choose to take the stairs. I stopped for one month while housesitting for a friend, and when I came back after 1 month my knees hurt SO BAD that first day going up stairs. Lesson learned.

[@jilldickson4352]

I have bought your book and thank you as it’s well worth the investment as I’m learning so much ❤❤😊

[@hemsai31]

Please talk about exercises that can be done safely by those who have knee implants in both legs. Thank you

[@mikeneville9462]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for addressing "Sarcopenia!" I am 81 years old and am totally determined to correct my muscle loss! I have tingling in both arms and hands (that's driving me crazy.)...Maybe, having more muscle will help that! I need to see if you have a tape on nerve tingling. I've had bilateral carpal tunnel & ulnar nerve release surgeries with no help. THANK YOU for any suggestions and help!

[@casandrafroya]

Thank you very much for the excellent explanations and the great advice.

[@peterbradley866]

Hi I'm 70 years old and enjoy my cycling very much , could you give any recommendations for older cyclists on knee care , my knee gets quite sore down the outside and lower front of the knee , and thanyou for your videos there very helpfull

[@krishnamayimarianni8026]

I needed this explanation. Thank you so much

[@AlmasAllibhai]

I truly find all your youtube videos very benficial and love the detailed explanations. I use a lot of your expert advice and techniques to teach at my Chair yoga class which has a various range of ages and mobility. We also work out during standing poses. Thank you and Bless you!!

[@chitrashiralkar4852]

Do you have a set of exercises to overcome stiffness around knee? I feel as if there’s a lot of fluid accumulated around my knee first thing in morning, gradually it gets better, I do yoga too , I would really appreciate a set of exercises, Idid have medial meniscus tear few years ago & perhaps I ignored the problem & did not work on muscles!your videos have been very helpful, thank you 😊

[@lindahughes5781]

Well, between osteoarthritis, my love for Zuma classes, and walking 2-3miles a day. I have destroyed my knees. I'm currently recovering from a TKR and not doing well. I had to be put under for a manipulation and now I am in PT bootcamp. This is so painful, I don't think I'd ever have the 2nd knee done!!❤

[@johna6648]

I have your book and am using it to help with my left sacroiliac pain in conjunction with a PT I’m seeing here in Houston,TX. It’s a great book and I also like your videos. Thank you so much!

[@gautamk2012]

Nice video Will. Can you pleasemake a video on correct form for doing squats? 🙏🏼

[@johnwieczorek1184]

What are your thoughts on the different knee braces?

[@margaretcollins5446]

I am Mrs Collins I am 75 years old. Brillant teaching, I watch this channel everyday. But I have a few questions to ask. May I.

[@vascoemyer]

Thank you very much for another informative upload; your content is truly a Godsend, I always learn something new. Best regards from Melbourne, Australia.

[@Cindy-ek7fs]

Hu, this video was very informative. I would love to learn some exercises for glutes and calves..

[@imho2278]

Yoga.

[@sandipbramhe1894]

Thanks Will for your wonderful tips to keep your knees in ship shape!👍

[@teresitawilliams3011]

Love all your videos I’m getting a lot of information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@newyorkguy158]

Lot of good and helpful information here. I have some oa in both knees, one in particular. I can go up stairs easily, but have cut back, because I think it contributes to wearing the cartilage down. For, example, I used to walk up the 6 flights of stairs to my apartment, but stopped a couple of years ago, even though I am still physically capable of it. Wonder if you agree.

[@SusanHaydon-kp1jc]

Thanks for the info. It makes sense. Going to try all the advice and ordering book off Amazon.

[@jennyAndrew-js1ix]

At last, some very realistic exercise for us "over-fifties". Thank you.

[@ContinentsEdge]

What should sitting posture be? How far apart should legs and knees be?

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I have the following videos on posture that may be of help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5quqKd4q8x9kNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnauYXaiarNsr5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWTcpeCfKaNZ5I

[@philnasmith9755]

I find that regular yoga is an absolute necessity for me to remain supple and retain strength. I combine it Pilates, which really helps with my balance and regular walking and.or aerobics. There are brilliant channels on KZbin to guide one through these exercises and ensure that one understands how the moves should be done correctly. Best of all, these daily exercise keep me calm and positive.

[@MrNicong]

Great info. Thanks. Please consider using a diagram or something to show the different parts and exercises.

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Excellent tuition and so well explained. Thank you. I’m now going to make a start by looking up your exercises for strengthening glutes and go on from there. Once again, many thanks.

[@HT-Physio]

Happy to help! I have lots of videos on my channel for strengthening glutes which may be useful!

[@sylviaroberts8103]

@@HT-Physio Brilliant 👍

[@jacquelinescrimgeour8831]

I have bought your book and watch your videos.Thank you. Jacqueline

[@shiraz2475]

53 martial artist. Gym goer. Knee issues starting. I suspect incorrect positioning and VMO weakness. No damage from Xray or USound.

[@CalebChuilo-jo1vr]

Very helpful indeed.

[@ma.amparosantossarreal702]

It's very informative.Thank you.

[@kathym6603]

Bookmarks: 0:50 twisting..... 2:18 heavy squats with bad form..... 4:00 no rehab after injury..... 5:24 allow glutes to get weak (upper backside).... 7:34 allowing tightness to develop in quads (front of thigh) and calves.... 9:10 Stairs are good for leg strength.... 10:58 Tolerating gradual onset of stiffness in knees.... listen to the end.

[@TheFarkhondeh]

Hello, please help me to make a decision whether to have surgery or do physical therapy I have derangement of posterior horn of medial . I have seen a surgeon and I am scheduled two months from now to have surgery. Would I get well with doing physical therapy and not have future problems. I am 73 years old, I am mostly scared , if I don’t have Surgery I will end up having or developing arthritis is this true ? Thank you Soooooomuch for all of your useful and honest videos 😊

[@ruthokubo806]

Could you please do an episode on Baker’s Cyst? Thank you.

[@leslie5646]

Thank you, so helpful 👍😁

[@karineanderson1670]

Thank you so muck for your videos on the knees. I'm 58 years old, and due to injuries, was told I need knee replacements in both knees. I have been walking and practicing yoga. I've had both knees scoped and meniscus repair, but pain and swelling seem to be getting worse. Have been doing cortisone shots for a few years now too. Is it true that you should get knees replaced when your hips and sleep become an issue. Any suggestions?

[@nmawar2]

Wonderful suggestions

[@dorothysalley]

Thank you so much for this video. I blamed everything on age. Until I had to undergo some physical therapy myself. Due to weak muscles. I really like the way you explain things.

[@googoo554]

Brilliant video, thank you

[@margaretcollins5446]

I had lamectomy done too and had an accident on the left leg the leg. Very near the nerve i feel the pain. I am a retired person i dont go out at at all.

[@faithlifeinmoscow8204]

Im a cleaner and i had fall on a ladder while cleaning, but thank God no bone was broken, but i felt sometimes a very shard tingling on my thigh skin its like it was stretched and so painful, i just keep on walking i dont sit long time if i lie down i kept my legs rest on two pile of pillows, now i walk back normal😊