Total Knee Replacement - 12 Week Activity Do's Don't & Never

[@rileysmom1960]

I had rt knee done in March, and left one done in June. Im so happy they are done. My knees hurt so bad before- burned all the time. Now (end of sept) i can do practically anything- walk, swimming all summer, lite hiking and even back at gym doing bike, light squats, light lunges and even leg press! Biggest issue is still being deconditioned, and some mental blocks saying that im still healing. Im 62 and so happy i had these surgeries!! Love these videos!!

[@wassxxxx]

Great to hear your more active . Just a quick question . How long was your knee stiff for ?

[@jenko5039]

After I broke my knee and had titanium replacement, I asked my doctor, “will I be able to play the piano?”. He said “yes you certainly can” I’m really looking forward as I never have Been able to before the operation

[@EffervescentSunflower]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@sumasebastian1362]

😂

[@sandraadcox4016]

I got a knee replacement on my left knee in March I'm getting my right knee done next week I still exercise my left just can't wait to get my right knee done can't take the pain and want to say I love your page 💙

[@yondaimehokage2281]

Rofl

[@linkee57]

Lmao

[@simonsays103]

Im recently a bilateral knee replacement at 52yrs old. Thanks for your channel.

[@colinmathers2459]

I am 11 months out from left knee replacement and 4 months out from right hip replacement at age 69. I had been doing powerlifting before all this and have been doing light squats and Romanian deadlifts to rehabilitate the quads, hamstrings and glutes. Also to strengthen the piriformis muscle that was detached for the hip replacement. I am now squatting with 55 kg and Romanian deadlifting with 60 kg. I've been taking it slowly but a couple of days ago could not resist trying conventional deadlifts and lifted 100 kg without a problem. Not sure whether I will try to continue progressing or be more conservative, which I am sure my surgeon would prefer.

[@Catracks3]

I’ve been doing heavy lifting for 2 years now. It’s the only way I got full strength in my quads back. Deadlift at 195, squats at 100, and overhead press at 70 lbs. No knee pain whatsoever. Before I started weightlifting, I couldn’t hike or even walk properly.

[@vickiyounkin3658]

Thanks so much for this helpful video

[@todddunn945]

I have been single handed sailing my 36' ketch since week 11. I am now 7 months out and my mobility has improved quite a lot over the last four months. The thing about sailing is that it is a 4-5 hour continuous workout. I find that my knee is pretty tired at the end of a day on the water. At first it took 2-3 days to recover, but now I am good to go the next day. I also find that I can kneel. Getting into the kneeling position is worse than being in the position. Two weeks ago I spent about 15 minutes kneeling to do some work on the boat with no issues. I do have to be careful not to over bend my knee when I kneel, but my knee it very good about letting me know when I am at my limit. My surgeon said sailing and kneeling were fine.

[@TMarsh14]

Rowing in the gym really works well for me. Back and forth from extension to flexion and you can control how far you go with each.

[@joannkaneko2707]

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[@lilmama4426]

I’m 54 & scheduled for my 1st TKR mid Sept (it’s end of July). I’m hoping I can get back to walking, cooking, getting in/out of a vehicle & grocery shopping(my Husband has to do EVERYTHING now that both knees are bone on bone; I’ve had multiple spinal surgeries including 4 fusions but I could still function even chronic pain but not being able to walk properly due to so much knee pain has completely shut my life down). I Pray TKR helps.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@pamc8883]

Interesting comment regarding downhill skiing. I happen to live in an area where there is downhill skiing all around us. In fact, I had my surgery only a few miles from a ski resort. Therefore, my surgeon holds a free ski day at the resort for any of his knee replacement patients if they are at least 12 weeks out. A friend of mine, who had surgery the same day as me, and is a ski instructor, was skiing with caution 12 weeks after surgery. However, since I have only skied five times in my life, and all when I was much younger, I will not be taking up skiing at this point! Still debating whether or not I will return to ice-skating and/or skate skiing. Best of luck to all of you recovering from knee replacement surgery!

[@tstale6019]

Goodness me. I'm 3 months after bilateral TKR & still learning to climb up & down the stairs & you Guys are talking about Outdoor Activities? Such high expectations. 😂

[@hoppinessandinnerpeace2647]

Thanks for all the advice, guys! I am 55, currently 2 months out from TKR. After swimming laps for 25+ years, I got back in the pool 6 weeks after surgery. The water feels great, and the gentle knee movement of crawl and backstroke helps loosen the stiffness. However, my very knowledgeable aqua therapist told me to wait quite a while to start on breaststroke because of the twisting motion in its kick. Just thought I'd mention that for other swimmers out there.

[@BobandBrad]

Here is some more information we think you can benefit from as well: www.bobandbrad.com/health-programs/total-knee-replacement-fitness--program

[@Busyfigureskating]

I love your channel, thanks for you commitment to put out quality information for us😊

[@carolgarber5209]

The worse pain I've ever had once the nerve block wore off.

[@lizlemon9632]

Yup me too, it was like a vice grip was on my knee and my knee was going to explode.

[@mrsblack5968]

How is yr knee now?

[@lynnwilson2796]

Totally agree

[@ChefFlee2018]

🅓🅐🅜🅝 I'm gonna have TKR in August.. This is after 10 ACL meniscus tears😬😬

[@GoArmy87]

You ain't lying!

[@sueschrader2654]

Before my knee replacements I read somewhere that the one thing you should never do was slydive....I was kind of relieved as friends have tried to talk me into trying it, and I've come close to agreeing although I'm pretty terrified of it. But afterwards, when I asked my surgeon about activities he said tandem jumps would be fine...yikes, no excuse after all.

[@rstebbs2757]

Great information! I’m 34 getting a right full replacement next month.

[@kaitokone5208]

how was it? i hope you are well now

[@rstebbs2757]

9 weeks post op and it’s going well, still have a little pain now and then and definitely some stiffness but over all not bad.

[@kaitokone5208]

very good, really happy for you, I have cerebral palsy and a crouch gate that got me knee arthritis I may need it too at 25 lol

[@mrsblack5968]

@@rstebbs2757 , how long might that pain last? I am 38 and gonna need one at an early age too

[@rstebbs2757]

@@mrsblack5968 it still comes and goes. I ended up getting sick unrelated to the knee so wasn’t moving much. The key is to walk and keep moving. I got a stationary bike which helped

[@DennisMathias]

How about backpacking with a 25 lb load? How about stationary rowing?

[@samgerry9913]

I did weight training before my surgery and I asked my surgeon if I could continue with it he said yes. I am one year out from surgery. I leg press 100kg and Romanian deadlift 60kg.

[@mipajaro1]

Thanks

[@Dubstep4theworld]

I’ve had knee surgery and found your videos helpful! but it’s been 5 years since my surgery and my knee is not the same. I’ve been squatting for no more than a plate, is building muscle going to help My knee or worsen it?

[@juniefloyd1278]

Terrible pain after TKR 4 months. Still can’t sleep ,maybe 3 hours on and off during night. Pain in knee for entire recovery. Day is better but nights awful. 95* ROM at 4 months. Horrible surgery. So slow recovery. I exercise every day. No energy. Still can’t jog or run or skip. Down steps are very hard.75 yrs but very healthy, thin , 120 lbs, have always exercised just such a painful surgery.

[@gnohn9366]

You just convinced me to put off knee replacement as long as possible.

[@vidutanuchannel3252]

I have a ligament injury since two years please show some exercise for ligament injury.pleae tell me it is possible to recover with out operation from ligament injury

[@johnconroy6103]

How about surfing...?

[@ralphbuettner7580]

I am 72 y/o and having a TKR Oct 26, 2021. I had a partial medial compartmental replacement on my right knee in 2014 and was very serious about rehab and continued to do exercises recommended by PTs for more than a year. Can't wait until next Spring too get back on the golf course. I just purchased a stationary bike so that I can do some low impact exercise throughout the winter. (We live near St. Louis, MO.) We plan to go to the National Parks in the northwest, i.e. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier in September of 2022. We would like to go on a white water raft ride that is not extreme. Do you think that would be acceptable? We will also do some light, short hikes in the parks. Please reply. I enjoy your videos.

[@lance_1612]

A lot of the people in the comments are confused with your information, and so am I. For clarification, are you guys saying that you can never do these activities after a full knee replacement or are you saying that you should avoid doing them during recovery? Recovery being a 12 week period.

[@darlenericotta7550]

Thank you! I won’t be doing any high impact aerobics!

[@chintz7428]

So no Brazilian jujitsu, figure 4 leg locks or pro wrestling moves

[@samueltorres6897]

Where would trail running fall into? I’m not talking extreme distance--I’m talking 5 miles or so with proper shoes? Pre TKR I used to trail run at least twice a week anywhere from 3-6 miles per run. Pre- TKR-this is one of the major activities I wanted to be able to do post TKR. I had this conversation with my doctor. He said we will evaluate my rehab and then make a decision. What are your thoughts?

[@vickiyounkin3658]

Swimming is great I go 3x a week healing waters it’s called had my tkr on June 15 2022 was released at 6 weeks I wish I got it done sooner

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

My surgeon said I could do yoga! I've never been able to do yoga soo I'm really looking forward to my recovery! I'm not sure how my other leg will work though!

[@carlorocky]

That was great info with a great delivery. Please suggest what type of shoes a patient might be best wearing and those that should never be worn. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and perhaps even make for another great video.

[@carlorocky]

I really appreciate you highlighting my comment, thanks. I urge you again to please share any info on what type of footwear might be helpful to such patients. Thank you

[@curtiscolvin3747]

What do you think about Brazilian Jiu Jitu. 56 yo wrestling coach/PE (weight training teacher) and long time BJJ practitioner

[@kevinpowers9024]

How about disc golf? There is a pretty good twisting motion when throwing a disc. Especially if you throw it hard. Similar to a batter swinging a baseball bat. Any disc golfers here?

[@buzzgriffith8232]

what about bowling

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

I had a knee replacement done about seven years ago, I’m now 62. I can tell you you don’t want to kneel on that surgical knee. It will hurt like heck years out. It’s like having metal directly under your skin. It’s not padded like the normal knee.

[@maehiggins9061]

I don’t agree with the kayaking being a no. I am 68 and was back in my kayak at 8 weeks after a total replacement. I can see that getting in and out can be challenging even if you haven’t had a knee replacement, however it is no big deal to keep that leg flexing and move it around while paddling.

[@ronharns6770]

So glad to hear that

[@peterdunkelberger4564]

What I would like to know is the difference in what I should never do because I am liable to tear something in my knee versus those things that are dangerous because of potential damage to the prosthesis.

[@luanamendes4767]

Can u guys do an ACL rehab series too??

[@snuggumzz]

Gotta ask I had a bad ankle sprain about a 9 months to a year ago and I got it looked at they said there wasn’t a break but they didn’t check my ankle with the ultrasound they just checked for clots I have a blue vein bulging not quite a varicose but maybe the start I bought compression socks and a brace but can ankle injury be the cause of the blue vein it’s still swollen the doctors where unhelpful and what can I do to get rid of the blue vein

[@karunalakshman7001]

Apply coconut 🥥 oil it really helps

[@davidstover5651]

How about parachuting?

[@penniewyatt9391]

🤣😂😅🤣😂😅 no. Call your surgeon.

[@sueschrader2654]

Sadly my surgeon said it was ok, especially if you did tandem jumps. I was hoping to have an excuse.

[@davidhayes4650]

My Dr told me strap a cushion to my arse and land on that 😂

[@jondstewart]

If I get a total knee replacement, does that mean I should never ever downhill ski either ever again? Or is it just after for a few months? It wasn’t really need clear on here

[@barbt.9211]

How about mountain climbing?

[@willardbuchanan9122]

You talking about skiing but what about snowboarding

[@ruthirwin8222]

I have fallen and tripped over myself all my life ..how do i not do this..im going to prehab this week

[@frostyjim2633]

Party on, Bob. Party on, Brad.

[@countryboy-bk7ke]

so basicily be an inactive vegatable after knee replacement no thanks

[@NurseClaudia]

Thank you. I’m going on for a knee replacement in a few weeks. I’m so scared. I was holding I could at least jog again 😪

[@suecave7139]

I’ve had both of mine done within the last year. The first two weeks are brutal, but you can do it! I was driving within 3 weeks both times, and I’ve steadily improved over the months since I had them done (L, 7/19, R, 11/19). I found it helpful to keep a written record of meds and exercises every day. I did everything my PT told me to do and am so thankful to be pain free-at least in my knees. BTW, I’m female, 61, not in great physical condition, but trying. You’ll be a stronger person mentally once you get through this.

[@crabarita8516]

@@suecave7139 yes once u get through it u can exhale. Although, I still have to worry about my other knee😢

[@willardbuchanan9122]

What about skydiving

[@laurieselje5818]

So no riding my gigantic horse till I'm all healed up right

[@haroldjones9321]

Okay people. Great job on that expensive TKR surgery. Now don't act like you don't have an artificial knee. Foolishness. Right TNR 6/10/20. Left TNR 11/4/21. Was walking 1.5 miles daily after right TNR but cut back to spin bike as my only real exercise. Low impact on knees. Still need more time. Can't imagine that I will be running 12 miles per week (4mi x 3 days) ever again. Surgeon did thumbs down on it too. Too hard on the plasticware. We'll see.

[@donliepert7763]

What about darts? I'm a competitive darts player and would like to be able to compete tournament wise in the future. Any thoughts?

[@alecgoenner]

Is this forever or just during rehab?

[@suecave7139]

Most say forever, but I have a friend who had a double total knee replacement and is back to playing pickup basketball. A lot probably depends on your weight and level of fitness beforehand.

[@catg714]

@@suecave7139 No. It depends on how long you want your new knee(s) to last before you have to replace your replacements. Next week I am 12 weeks post-op on my second knee.

[@maplewoodfarm7096]

How about horseback riding, Non competitive. Gentle trail riding.

[@davidcoomber4050]

Mine wasn’t that painful maybe you have a low pain tolerance , everyone different

[@calgarycolt]

How about mototcycling and horseriding?

[@carolgarber5209]

Don't know about the bike, a fall or lay down and skid would be pretty bad I would think. Horses, yes. But again, a fall or horse going over on you, I'd be very careful. Total knee replacement isn't easy surgery. Wish you all the best.

[@DavidAsset78]

Recommending swimming? I thought you were not supposed to soak.

[@t-mac2566]

If the scar isnt healed u shouldnt go swimming🤣

[@angel8840]

I’m not well 🤒 guys but I’ll read it when I feel abit better. Love u’ssss.

[@smford39]

I have had both knees replaced and this is literally the worst advice ever. Impact activities are literally the best thing u can do for your tkr…I play basketball soccer jiu jitsu and powerlifting and my 12 yr old knee replacement looks as good on xray as my 5 month old tkr and btw i was playing basketball 1 month after my most recent tkr and playing 3 times a week now at 5 months out knee feels wonderful

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Dirtbike riding ???

[@plipertyplap4899]

Can you return to hard physical work after knee replacement.....or should you ?