Reduce Pain & Swelling After A Total Knee Replacement And Improve Range Of Motion At Home

[@UpstateSCI]

Swelling can really limit motion after a knee replacement. This video is really helpful to keep swelling from getting in the way of exercises and day to day life!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Andrea Leifer thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I still would love to get you on an interview to discuss wound care and lymphedema.

[@UpstateSCI]

Total Therapy Solution - Physical Therapy Let’s do it!

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[@KUUMBAK]

You are an excellent, caring therapist and a blessing to your patients. Thank you.

[@marijabu]

I've got the wraps, I've got the ball, I'm good to go! You are helping me so much toward my recovery goals.

[@belindasilverthorn3308]

Such great advice. I have a 4cm difference in my TKR knee as compared to nonsurgical knee and I'm 6 months out. It doesn't seem normal to me. The swelling really inhibits my ROM. Thank you for the advice.

[@frankreynolds4547]

Tony, your descriptions of the symptoms associated with post knee replacement is so spot on and reassuring it really gives me guidance, peace of mind and encouragement as over here in the uk our health system although wonderful is under pressure and follow up support is lacking. Many thanks and regards Fred.

[@debbiechambers9671]

Tony, you have been a God sent. So much has changed since I had my 1st knee replacements (2002). I had it left replaced with extensive work including n building up bones. The swelling has been awful. I decided to figure something out, so I found your video. I tried it and it was great. For elevation I figure that on our as adjustable bed if I raised the bead it was more than 45 degree. My swelling has gone substantially!!!!! I think I might survive this surgery. in about 6 months I will have the other one replaced. Thank you once again for all your videos, they have helped so much!!!!

[@luzeugeniasalazar4435]

I have had a total knee prosthesis , I had doubts which I clarified with your videos , thanks for your help.

[@karenbachar5253]

Thanks. Had TKR January 17 and Realizing it's gonna take a while. This is very helpful!

[@pattiebrewer5192]

The swelling is a lot. I’m going to try this. You are so helpful to me. Thank you so much

[@RichAnthony77]

What size physioball? Your videos has helped me SO very much in keeping my drive up & not giving up on bringing my right knee back to good health.

[@ronnier9659]

Need video on how help get rid of pain behind the knee. Also one on pain in the side of knee. I'm a month in and can't seem to get relief due to side and back of knee.

[@bradje12]

Wow! So helpful. Full of pratical skill and common sense. Loved the advice at the end about why we get TKRs in the first place - to do things with them!

[@lpsrq2]

I am having surgery in a few months and was told to wear Ted Hose after the surgery. As far as I know, Ted Hose do not cover the knee. Your demonstration explains why covering the knee is necessary and doing it with a wrap rather than an elastic stocking is far more sensible - the hose are challenging to get on and off. The other thing I learned is "discomfort not pain." I have friends who are in agony after physical therapy and have had to go back on oxycontin to deal with the pain. I have always felt that the "no pain, no gain" mantra was wrong. I am saving your videos as a reminder of the things to do for a speedy recovery - without pain! Thank you so much for your informative videos.

[@drmohamedgibril]

I have had my right total knee replaced thank you for the very valuable advice and information given through youtube videos. I followed all your recommendations they reassured me and boost my confidence and motivation. Then last month I had my left knee total replacement surgery again your practical advice helped me without any input from the local physical therapist. You are doing great work and a brilliant job. Mohamed, Kent England

[@allysonraex3]

Hi Tony. I recently had an MPFL reconstruction with lateral release and your videos have been so helpful! My surgey was almost 3 weeks ago and I’m still only getting about 30 degrees of flexion. When I try to bend I feel like there is a band around the bottom of my knee below the patella that is stopping me. I also have hard lumps right in that area where the arthroscopy was done on both sides that I believe may be scar tissue. Do you have any recommendations for how to work that area? I keep trying heel slides but I feel like they’re not helping at all because I can only slide a few inches. Hopefully you see this, and thanks for all you do!

[@kmgreenrph]

Very good information. Thanks Tony

[@itsybitsy1693]

13:05 This is such a great tip. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos, i really appreciate them..Such great information in your videos.

[@kathyclark3168]

This brace on my right knee is driving me insane! Slids up, down and all around 🤣 I'm learning lots from your videos and that's all I want, to get back to doing what I love, walking with my new knee!

[@HermannTheGreat]

Really informative, what I've been needing to learn more about for a while.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

HermannTheGreat thanks so much. If you have any specific questions or recommendations please post it. I am always looking for content ideas.

[@HermannTheGreat]

@@totaltherapysolutions A video on your typical thought-process and approach for addressing shoulder impingement would be cool.

[@totaltherapysolutions]

HermannTheGreat that is a good one. I have some old videos but we are do for a new one. I love treating shoulders almost as much as knees. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ginavelazquez3564]

Love your videos, wish i would've found you 2 1/2 months ago. It help me soo much to know not to worry about the numbers. I'm still going to a lot of pain.

[@robertmascioli9662]

Love your videos! Quick question - how Kong can you wear the compression? Can you sleep with it on? I tried it today and definitely felt a difference. Thanks!

[@kathyclark3168]

Thanks again for great info and demonstration 😊

[@totaltherapysolutions]

My pleasure!

[@mppineda1953]

I have an update. I'll make 3 month post op coming 3/16. My surgeon was disappointed with my bend at 83° and my extension had a big gap. He is considering MUA. He has given me 1 week. Can you suggest what I should be doing to help this along? I continue to do my wall sliding sets of 4. 2 to 3 times a day. I continue to use hot compress before exercising and icing after with a wrap. Thank you in advance. Marcy

[@lizette90869]

Oh my God thank you x your videos it gave me confidence with my right knee. Question how long does it take the p.t. It could be 12 or 16 weeks ?

[@debyoung2913]

Thanks Tony! Practical and encouraging 🏵️

[@DrDukes33]

Great video, Anthony!! Did you say that 10-15 min for the compression is what you recommend? And while doing some active exercises, right? thanks!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

It can be a bit of a sliding scale. "Moderate" compression in the clinic or at home prior to exercise seems to do great with 10 min. Lighter compression works well for longer durations without too much exercise as in episodes after you have been on your feet for a long time and the knee is a bit more swollen than usual. In the clinic, under the supervision of a therapist, you could try a high compression for 5-minutes to get a quick reduction in swelling and seriously change the sensory feedback coming from the knee.

[@nhlindgren5559]

13:00 gentle traction for extension. YES!

[@magdalenelee6877]

I am in Singapore. Where can we buy the compression wrap. Can we buy online?

[@johngmccune]

I'm looking at TNR in May. I've been approved by my HMO for vein ablation. Is this a good idea before the TNR? It seems like it would help to improve the flow of fluid from the lower leg. Thanks for the very helpful videos!!

[@touristestrada8918]

Very good video cheers!!👍👍👍😀from Frederick Maryland

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Thanks!

[@lindajones8594]

Thank you 👍

[@belindasilverthorn3308]

You did say it was an ace bandage correct? I have one that stretches.

[@irenekearns110]

9 months po tkr still no sign of a date for mua what should i be doing at home to help my rom...only now 64°

[@schermore8576]

Can i sleep with this compression? How long do i keep the compression on?

[@roselinemichael7649]

Thanks 😊

[@lindajones8594]

What if you don't have a ball what can I use?

[@glambrecht]

Great video!

[@pinkrose1990]

Thanks for your great videos :)

[@touristestrada8918]

Very good video cheeeers!! From Frederick Maryland

[@davidspriggs1945]

How do you work double knee replacement?

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Treat the better knee as the "non-surgical knee" but still do everything bilaterally.