The very best exercise after TKR is to get a rocking chair and whenever you sit down sit and gently rock. You will find that the motion will keep the joint lubricated and will easily increase your ability to bend it. My replacement is now 20 years old and functions quite normally. Longevity is the goal.
@janetlance30536 ай бұрын
Won't work for me I couldn't get out of the rocking chair -no balance and don't feel safe
@jakks56416 ай бұрын
Yes!!!! My TKR is 3 weeks old today and I've been finding that rocking also keeps the knee from getting stiff.
@TrashyLobster6 ай бұрын
Stationary bike works well
@davidboyd3743 ай бұрын
Try the swimming pool. But yes I get full movement. I just g L Kepo moving my knees
@joehamilton46562 жыл бұрын
I've had total knee replacement on both knees over 10 years ago, it's the best thing I ever did,wish I'd done it sooner.I found cycling was the best exercise for total recovery.
@chitung2277 Жыл бұрын
The best video I came across accidentally
@va1fl2 жыл бұрын
Thank U for this sound tip. Makes total sense. I think many therapist would do well to see this simple but effective advice.
@charlottekoekemoer52902 жыл бұрын
Such valuable information and sound advice. Thank you
@shirlythomas5495 Жыл бұрын
Exxcellent way to flex knee.Well explained .Thank you. Bless you
@johnhunter62079 ай бұрын
Brilliant thanks
@FranklinClinton2045 ай бұрын
thanks, doc...hope for more helpful videos like this.
@MrAjithDinesh11 ай бұрын
Thankyou 😊
@equinox747 Жыл бұрын
thank you.
@arunseghal369 Жыл бұрын
Useful information
@obscurelyvague9 ай бұрын
Had TKR some two months ago. The patient in this video seems not to feel pain when the doctor moves her legs even against resistance . Anyone does that to me and I jump to the ceiling. It still hurts for me to move my legs the way this patient is being made to move hers. I am making gradual progress in range of motion but very very incrementally. One physician assistant told me that I should be moving my legs normally after two weeks. Not so. It took me about 6 weeks to be able to get a 80 degree bend from nearly 0 degrees after the surgery. I feel that though some people recover very quickly and are moving normally after a week or sooner, I and many other people have a much longer recovery process. It is hard for me to get others to understand it.
@napoleonkhan79308 ай бұрын
Its 13 months for both of my legs movements in my legs is still painful I regret the day i got operated 😢 Its sti
@ginderella26948 ай бұрын
Me too, I’m 7 & 1/2 weeks post op and couldn’t bear this. I’ve managed to get a 95 degree flexion by this point n feel really disappointed. I’m pushing myself but the results are very slow. If you believe all the case studies on. the internet ( even the NHS) 120 flex is the norm / goal at 6 weeks. It’s unrealistic for a lot of people. I’ve had misinformation & conflicting advice at every turn from discharge nurses / physios to community physios & my surgeon regarding how to sleep / sit, how hard to go at the physio ( stop at a 5/10 / if it makes you grimace.) Then saw the surgeon at 7 weeks post op who said, “ do it ‘til you can’t bear the pain’ it’s a bit late telling me that at 7 weeks! I wish I’d never had it done, nor listened to all the people saying, “ get it done, you’ll be good as new, pain-free” etc. I feel like I’ve elected to become crippled. I had a limp before and couldn’t walk long distances but worked full time, swam, walked my little dogs & looked after my home and family. The other knee is also knackered but I’ll live with it.
@annegraham18916 ай бұрын
@@ginderella2694 71/2 weeks is early in the pathway to recovery, and progress I agree is slow but there's still plenty of time to make progress. Don't lose hope just yet. I had one knee done 8 months ago and it's been a relief to walk without pain in that knee. My other knee was done three weeks ago so still a way to go, but I don't expect it to be fully functioning in just another three weeks still have swelling to get rid of to start with.
@debraschepers93815 ай бұрын
They didn't do what they were suppose to do for me at hospital or rehab facility. I left there n now I'm on an x10 machine. I sure hope it works. It very slowly getting it done. Therapy gal sat me back one week or more. She bout killed me n body. Never again.
@MariaGarcia-m7sАй бұрын
I just had my knee replaced on 11/20/24 and it is very hard to bend my knee. My Physical therapist forces it and I have had to holler it hurt so bad. Everybody is different. I agree with you. I wish you well. Take care 😊
@CynthiaYarbrough2 жыл бұрын
Does this work even if it’s been 2 or 3 YEARS since the knee replacement surgery???
@i_am_sandeep10 Жыл бұрын
It's very long must visit your surgeon.....and ask for physiotherapy.
@cyaxares-median Жыл бұрын
@@i_am_sandeep10 I guess there is no time frame limit for bending the knee. All kinds of progress is achieved with physical therapy after the necessary surgical intervention.
@nancyjewell3165 Жыл бұрын
I had 3 manipulations done on my knee.Still only bends at 63°.
@UriahPym10 ай бұрын
@nancyjewell3165 dose manipulation hurt after? I mean compaired to sugery?
@obscurelyvague9 ай бұрын
@@cyaxares-median That is a very logical and accurate comment. Try asking your doctor if there is a standard time frame for people to get full range of motion or better range of motion by a certain amount of time after the surgery. He or she probably would not be able to answer.
@bornin1948 Жыл бұрын
When should I start this after the operation?
@teresaspensley56402 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much. My bend is so much better doing it this way 👍🙋🏻♀️🙏🌟👏💥🇬🇧
@tinamaher10399 ай бұрын
I think this exercise is exactly what I need for more flex action I can't do the squats comfortably but believe this might be my best bet, I'm only at 100 and its been eight month, doctor just told me to do squats and that would help me get there. But I think this might be what I need to help me get to the squat. Anyway I'm gonna try it. Can only help to try it.
@ltaylor22386 ай бұрын
I wish my therapist would do this. They have basically given up on flexion and told me to be happy with 120, I want my normal of 148 degrees
@susannesacco1721 Жыл бұрын
Can I still get more flexion after 2+ years? I have about 130 135 but I want heels to butt full flexion!! Thank you!!
@johnkenny72592 ай бұрын
How did you progress with your rom, I am 15 mths out and stuck on 125/130 would like to get further. Is it too late?
@susannesacco17212 ай бұрын
@@johnkenny7259 Not too late! Just You're almost there! If you know childs pose in yoga...I think that helps but put a soft ball in the bend of your knee so you gradully push back on it. That helps me. You can also use a roller across both knees...like set it on your calves as you are kneeling but as close into the bend of your knees as you can and you can gradually move it out more toward your heels as you can sit back/bend more.
@jusrushem696 ай бұрын
Aloha doc. I'm 6 weeks into total knee replacement. 5 years my knee couldn't bend . Finally a dr did the surgery n the best I can do is 90 degrees bend. Putting the injured knee on a chair n good one on the ground. Then they push me foward to bend the knee. Would your style work better
@evaritch4457 Жыл бұрын
I have that same problem bending it's so bad I can't tolerate it going to looks your exercise and get some one to help me with it
@chitung227711 ай бұрын
Sorry, two questions. I didn't have TKR, but have extremely stiff joints from prolonged inflammation (gout) . How can i tell difference between scaring and simply a shortened muscle (quad)? Secondly, is there a version of this exercise which a person can do by themselves. I have done the sit on edge of chair and push stiff leg back exercise. I can do that easily but doesn't seem to help with improving flexion.
@raducrv19 күн бұрын
Hello. It's been 1 year and 5 months since my ACL surgery. I have done therapy for more than 1 year, starting the second day I was released from hospital. I still have issues with my flexion. It seems the ligament is somehow too short (quite visible difference between good need and operated one on Lachman test). On MRI and X-rays everything seem to be fine with no scar tissue visible. Is it still possible after this much time to gain more flexion with this method? I am missing about 10-15 degrees of flexion.
@parkze38559 ай бұрын
Doc: how late is too late to start doing this exercise post op?
@zularifmuhamad7906Ай бұрын
For bilateral tkr same tech
@arunseghal3692 жыл бұрын
I am a b/l Tkr patient since 25 May 2015..Max hospital Mohali gLife is l living hell, I feel implant have become loose and there is .CRP ,bone scan,angio etc are WNL. Primary implant Smith &Nephew used.Tell me who can advise me on revision.When are you available.Regards
@adnanyousafzai8230 Жыл бұрын
Last 2 days orthopedic surgeon done MUA procedure ...now which exercise is best bend the knee normaly
@LynnePeters11 ай бұрын
How far out was your MUA from your original surgery? Did you ever find out the best exercise to keep the knee bending normally? Was the MUA painful afterwards?
@barbbiggs5 ай бұрын
@@LynnePeters I didn't find my MUA painful but it was difficult to maintain the bend. I came out with 125 degree bend, then a couple of days later, 117 and it went down from there once the nerve block wore off. My MUA was about two weeks ago and I went down to 90 (travelled from Australia to europe so no physio or exercises for a couple of days at a crucial time - that and leg stuck at 65 degrees for three wekks were the reasons MUA was done after only 4 weeks out from op, because I was returning to my home on the other side of the world) First physio here knee was 90 degrees but now after physio 3/week and cryotherapy, the bend is now 110 degrees. Hopfeully it will get back to 120 or with luck I'm hoping 150
@LynnePeters5 ай бұрын
@@barbbiggs I hope 145-150 for you as well! Thank you for your reply.
@amyr3285 Жыл бұрын
I was able to do 121 degrees after a knee replacement, knee manipulation, and about 3 months of physical therapy. However now, I feel as if I cannot bend much again. The knee is still swollen after 5 months. Should I do this and not force to bend more? Will I gradually bend as I was doing before?
@equinox747 Жыл бұрын
hi, my wife had her knee done 6 years ago, it's not a quick fix, but gradual, she did all the necessary exercises relentlessly, she had 110-degree flexion, but through scar tissue build-up has now reduced to less than 90 degrees, the hospital advised her to do lunges as often as possible, but I think this video is really helpful and am looking forward to my wife's knee regaining full flexion
@obscurelyvague9 ай бұрын
"@amyr3285" I cannot say I know for sure. I am no expert and what is said in KZbin cannot be considered official medical advise but I have seen videos and read comments in which people say that doing a lot of intense exercises can make it worse and you need to rest and not always push it. I think the knee being swollen after 5 months is not normal and you need to contact a competent professional to be on the safe side.
@RebeccaKargbo-i3e9 ай бұрын
My knee as been stiff for months now and am with External Fixation can my knee bend with it on????
@emulychan Жыл бұрын
How do we know if a patient would tend to be a fibroitic healer?
@annaathome2995 Жыл бұрын
It’s best to ask your Ortho Surgeon or your PT . Not everything on KZbin is the best advice for every patient .
@johnatwar7 ай бұрын
i tore my meniscus, i've been putting a pillow between my butt and heels and sitting back on my heals. the pillow allows me not to flex too aggressively
@vanithagovender90606 ай бұрын
😢I had a complete knee replacement op. I can't bend 10 weeks post op what do I do please
@annegraham18916 ай бұрын
Are you doing the exercises you should have been given in the hospital? Arrange to see a physiotherapist
@no_good_reason_to_bother Жыл бұрын
I am a bit disgusted by so called "experts" and gurus providing exercise advice yet have likely never worked in rehab with a total knee. After working with over 1000 total knees, this doc is not wrong in stating that excessive and aggressive stretching may increase scar formation and stiffness. In fact, very early and aggressive stretching will lead to increased swelling and pain, resulting in more stiffness and likely microtrauma. As for his exercises of straight leg raises and his high torque stretches, its absolute nonsense. The crank-like stretching does not follow arthrokinematic motions and can actually damage the prosthesis. The straight leg raises work the hip flexor more so than the quads, and cause shearing forces in the low back and hip. Also the leg is heavier and weaker post surgery and the leg raises are very difficult for people to perform. In fact an active straight leg raise is often used a special test to test for a hip impingement or lumbar instability. His statement of starting this exercise at 6 weeks in unsubstantiated , as by 6 weeks, most people are finished with rehab and can just start progressing their normal routines. I suggest, focus on managing swelling the first 4-8 weeks post op, so a lot of elevation of the leg and repeated knee movements, eventually cycling. As for gradual strengthening, start with natural movements at 2-4 weeks like squatting, light leg press, total gym squats, supported step ups and eventually step downs. If scar tissue sets in, try sustained quadriceps stretches with a strap lying prone and hold for 3-10 min a few times per day for flexion, and for extension perform "modified hangs" seated in a chair using some weight for similar durations. Modified hangs can be started immediately post op, while prone quad stretches a few weeks after surgery as the incision has to have healed enough to tolerate this. My advice, don't let people crank on it unless late in the rehab phase and they are trying manipulate scar tissue in the knee (6+ weeks post op). And yes, to some of the comments below, knee motion after a total knee or almost any knee surgery can be improved even years after with persistent sustained stretches of 3-10min multiple times per day. Some good late but aggressive late stage stretches (8 + weeks post: prone hangs with weight just below knee (up to 10 lbs) for 10min for knee extension, and for flexion perform quadruped to heel sits on a mattress. Remember that the longer the knee has been stiffer, the more difficult it will be to get back the motion, but possible.
@annaathome2995 Жыл бұрын
My RPT ( PHD )said “different strokes for different folks , some patients may not respond the same way . If you look him up, this Highly regarded Ortho. Surgeon and co- founder of GRIT Belgian Sports Clinic is probably more of an Expert then 95% of youtube Doctors & Therapist . I’m pretty sure that he knows what he is teaching here. I would not refer to him as “ so called expert” unless you can “ beat him” at his credentials & experience
@i_am_sandeep10 Жыл бұрын
@@annaathome2995i also had a knee patella fracture operation. Please help for Knee bend....my surgery done on 3rd June...Should I start the physiotherapy #excercise.....
@obscurelyvague9 ай бұрын
@no_good_reason_to_bother One thing I do agree with (because I understand it really well) is that certain exercises work the hip than the knee and I have been going through physical therapy for the past six weeks or so after my TKR some three weeks before beginning that therapy. I have been put to do exercises that only hurt my hip and strain the hip (and I had double hip replacement the year before). So I often have to tell the therapists to avoid giving me certain exercises that cause hip pain rather than help the knee. Furthermore I have to insist that making it hurt as much a possible does not really help. It is a difficult struggle.
@sonu_naseer2 жыл бұрын
جزاك اللّٰه
@brianbanks30442 жыл бұрын
my knee is like that and I haven't had any replacements yet
@annaathome2995 Жыл бұрын
However ever you are able to bend your knee pre op it’s great indicator what you will be able to accomplish post op. Many Ortho Docs recommend some physical therapy before the TKA to relax & loosen up your muscles and promote better flexibility ,that’s if you are not in too much pain and are able to tolerate therapy
@pamelawilliams2739 Жыл бұрын
Its almost a year still having problems bending any suggestion
@obscurelyvague9 ай бұрын
"@pamelawilliams2739" I am two months after surgery and made some progress in range of motion but some people lead me to believe I should have made even better progress than I had. I am sorry you are still experiencing difficulties but it helps me to realize that some people take longer than others. I have heard that some people take a year to completely get normal movement and range of motion.
@LisaZboray3 ай бұрын
That’s all well and good but what about those of us who don’t have a “partner” and are alone. What about us? Frankly, I don’t know why I even bothered to post this because it doesn’t look like anybody answering question why post an instructional medical video if you can’t answer peoples questions.
@MariaGarcia-m7sАй бұрын
I agree. Please answer all these good questions.
@kayebeal80662 жыл бұрын
That looks painful. 😵
@lynnpaxton9520 Жыл бұрын
It is!! 7 days in and I am still in pain 😫
@i_am_sandeep10 Жыл бұрын
@@lynnpaxton9520have you done total knee replacement??
@janiceritchot95052 ай бұрын
I guess if you have a partner to help you it’s good ! 😳
@cyaxares-median Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to bring the knee at 90 degrees to 120 degrees?