Unique Knee Extension Exercises

Unique Knee Extension Exercises
Physical Therapist Luke demonstrates a handful of unique knee extension or straightening exercises you can try out.
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[@jennyl.2689]

Thank you...had knee surgery last year and these are really helpful!

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Thank you for your advice

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@paisleyjane9606]

My therapist softens the TKEs by putting a folded small towel between the band and the back of the knee. I don't think I could manage otherwise. I'm going to try that first one. I've never seen an extension exercise like it!

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

That is a good idea and I do the same thing sometimes if it the band is uncomfortable. Glad you saw some new ideas from the video, hope it works out for you and thanks for watching!

[@beverlynelson599]

I had a TKR at the end of Oct. 22. I finished P.T. My knee hurts every day most all day. I do aqua therapy on my own approx. three days per week. My Dr. took xrays & said everything looks good.

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Sorry to hear about your continued pain after surgery. At this point you are more dealing with persistent pain rather than post-op pain. What this means is your knee and the soft tissue and structures are healed but you are still having pain. The pain alarm system your body sends through your nervous system disconnected with what structurally is happening in the knee. Here is a video that helps describe your circumstances a little more and what you can do to manage: studio.kzbin.infokdFuBNaUZoE/edit

[@beverlynelson599]

@@KneeReplacementTherapists Thank you so much. I watched your persistent pain video. I will take your advice. It's not just pain, I don't walk normally.

[@maryclark4543]

Would the advice be the same if the knee had been broken ?

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

please see my comment on your other message.

[@maryclark4543]

I broke my knee

[@KneeReplacementTherapists]

Sorry to hear this. These exercises can be beneficial, but your doctor may want you to not do these exercises for a specific time while the fracture is healing. Therefore I recommend consulting specifically with your doctor / physical therapist about what exercises are appropriate.