Week 1 Exercises: Total Knee Replacement

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Please visit my website www.SUCCEEDCOURSES.com to learn more detailed information about knee replacements. You will find blog posts written by me and ways to contact me on the website. I also offer phone consultations if you need specialized help for your specific case.
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@debbiecooley5245 Ай бұрын

I had total knee replacement on my left knee March 20th 2024. It has been a long long road. The first few days I was in so much miserable pain because my leg and my calf was so swollen.. it was so hard to walk. But since Monday March 25th, I have been doing better each day. But my ankle and my calf is still very sore to touch. My therapist thinks that the apparatus around the lower part of my calf was a little bit too tight.. I like my lady therapist but I came across your video and you really do go through more details. I'm sure going to be doing your therapy exercises. And I do tend to overdo it when I walk. Thanks again for your time for recording these videos.

@dr.samanthasmith Ай бұрын

I have a whole program explaining each phase of recovery and the exercises needed! Check out my Post Surgery Course: www.succeedcourses.com/post-surgery-course

@jillhughes5212 9 ай бұрын

Glad i found this, day 8 i did too much one day and was in pain all night. Do not do too much to fast!

@shahmudinkarim4910 4 ай бұрын

true go on your own pace

@thegreypath1777 Ай бұрын

Yeah, well try telling the therapists that!

@obscurelyvague Ай бұрын

@@thegreypath1777 Yes I have dealt with that. No matter what , the therapists I have dealt with tend to think in terms of one-size-fits-all. I know that my TKR is going to take time to feel normal. It has been 11 weeks going onto 12 weeks since my surgery, but I can feel very slow incremental progress on my own but I am often told that I have to really make it hurt and tolerate it to speed up the progress. My insurance authorized 8 weeks of Physical Therapy which I went through but the doctor wanted me to go through another 8 weeks of PT and the insurance denied it so there is some bureaucracy going on between the insurance company and the physical therapy facility but in the meantime I missed some 3 weeks of PT and I have been doing exercises on my own at home and I have been gentler on myself than the physical therapists I had been seeing and I find that I can move with less pain after exercising if I do not over-do it. Of course I had been told that just because you feel less pain does not mean you are improving. I can't be sure of that but I have better ROM now and it seems it largely came with time. 😠

@jettakrantz51 4 ай бұрын

Having my second knee replacement in 4 days. Very nervous but knee is so bad it’s necessary.

@joefrankiewicz4223 5 ай бұрын

I have surgery in January in the 11th been going down the rabbit hole. Thank you 🙏 for posting and being amazing 😊❤❤❤. Thank you

@jeannied7743 4 ай бұрын

Praying for a successful surgery 🙏🧞‍♀️🙏

@kimtaylor2520 9 күн бұрын

I’m 5 days PO and I’m glad I found you. We have a shortage of PT’s in my area and I’m probably going to have to do all my PT at home. You are just what I needed! Love that cat!! my cat has to be with me every second when I’m in bed doing my PT. She gets upset, if I make any pain noises. So it helps me to just concentrate on the exercises. lol

@dr.samanthasmith 8 күн бұрын

I’m so happy to help! You would be a great candidate for my Post Surgery Course. It is a step by step guide for your knee replacement recovery. You’ll have all the exercises and all the stretches organized day to day. It’s a really great course! I’ve had people do the course instead of their PT and they had a phenomenal recovery. Here’s the link: www.succeedcourses.com/post-surgery-course

@blindsey9782 11 ай бұрын

I love your cat! Thank you for these demonstrations and advice.

@nancyduhalde4679 4 ай бұрын

God bless you for these wonderful videos that help those going through KRS… mine is this March and I feel empowered the more I learn ahead of time. Thank you!

@dr.samanthasmith 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

@stacystane262 3 ай бұрын

I have surgery on 2/28/24. I'm freaking out! Watching all the videos❤

@ecast1500 3 ай бұрын

Stacy, just wondering how your doing after surgery, I go in 04.23.24

@fayeclausellgospel6163 2 ай бұрын

Had mind to Feb,28 been a month on March 28

@IriezonaSunshine Ай бұрын

Mine was 4/25 and I’m in excruciating pain. I’ve been completely bed ridden and even need a female urinal since I can get up. They say every day gets better but not in my case. Age 53 165lbs healthy before knee replacement surgery

@stacystane262 Ай бұрын

I am doing OK! My knee needs to flatten out some more. And I need to stop falling! I've fallen 2 times since surgery 😞

@stacystane262 Ай бұрын

@@fayeclausellgospel6163 same!

@wandadavis2591 Жыл бұрын

You are spot on.

@marynancy1187 3 ай бұрын

Thank You.

@emanalsiniy5844 11 ай бұрын

Thanks great information

@katsujinkin60 11 ай бұрын

I had my right hip replaced last winter. I'm having my left knee done next winter. The results of the hip were excellent. This video was very helpful. Many of the exercises are the same as the ones I did for the hip. This time won't be quite as scary. Thank you very much, and I love the cat!

@dr.samanthasmith 11 ай бұрын

The hip and knee are so so different. Biggest advice is just prepared as much as you can!! Which I see you are doing 😺😺

@jaynekranc8607 5 ай бұрын

Going in on the 28th of this month. Love your cat.

@dr.samanthasmith 5 ай бұрын

My cat always makes a guest appearance 🙂 good luck with your surgery!!

@daviddubois5123 Жыл бұрын

I joined FB group and previously had the left knee fully replaced and now having my second (right) FKR

@franceswitham8214 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@dr.samanthasmith 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@BharatRaj-lx2ze 5 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏

@user-qd3ou3mm8i 8 ай бұрын

Very thanksful for your advices.

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@reylkshero-vlog9386 4 ай бұрын

Thank you dok.. tutorial exercises....❤❤❤

@juliedavison-white1496 9 ай бұрын

Wow thank you I wish I knew these exercises after my op. I am now 2 weeks post op. Doing well

@VIDEOLA1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Surgery February 1st for me!

@dr.samanthasmith 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!! I highly recommend my Post Surgery Course to help. Www.Succeedcourses.Com/post-surgery-course

@mariefc8504 9 ай бұрын

LOVE LOVE LOVE your cat! I have a beloved, senior ragdoll and am sure she'll help me after my surgery...like walk on my new knee! 😂 Thank you for your website and FB group! I'm so grateful I found you! I've had 2 reconstructions on my L knee and have a TKA scheduled on 9/19. I'm watching your vids to prepare and strengthen before sx. Thank again, so much! ❤❤❤

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

Aww thank you!! She is 15 and so sweet. So happy you’ve joined the groups. Good luck with your surgery!

@mariefc8504 8 ай бұрын

@dr.samanthasmith I've got a senior kitty too, about the same age. She's in heart failure, kidney failure and takes thyroid meds. She's doing okay right now. Best to you and your pretty kitty.

@armandocontreras8114 Жыл бұрын

This video is exactly what I needed, I had my TKR 4 days ago and my first PT is in 5 days. They gave me a paper at the hospital of the exercises I’m supposed to do, but I’m a visual learner. I need to see someone do it. Thanks again.

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Join the Facebook group too it’s very helpful facebook.com/groups/3278770492360139/?ref=share

@davidcoomber4050 8 ай бұрын

Strange I have yet to see a knee replacement expert who has actually had a knee replacement, with TKRs everyone is an expert

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

I hope I never need one. But I gather my expertise from the hundreds of patients I’ve seen.

@annekernohan8413 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Do you have a video on exercises before surgery?

@nelsonpaiz3079 Ай бұрын

You move like you haven't even had surgery. You heal quicker than I do.

@jacksmail7725 9 ай бұрын

Hi. Dr Sam..we are in day 8 since the op. Have been watching your video for week one. Awesome!! Tho we are a bit past actual week one we are doing the firs part of the video ..the exercises in bed plus walking...some of these were started prior. Making good progress (i think) Wife is 76, me 73. One thing (not a critism) is that at this point the wire and fiber stitches are still in place and I think contributes to the pain and they may be limiting the possible movement for the 76 YO--not to athletic ==person.. Ouch! But you videos are awesome! jP

@user-de1lp7rs9g 8 ай бұрын

Good Stuff.

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@madalenabonanini7281 9 ай бұрын

Wish I saw this b4 my surgery. Developed blood clots 1 month after surgery and had to quit x 2 months. When started back with therapist I was back to square 1.and now have adhesions. I'm 9 months post surgery

@user-hy6mw4ur6y 8 ай бұрын

I go for massage therapy and acupuncture and stretching on both my knees and I can bend my knees up to my face and I can lift my legs all the way up to my face

@lindakurman8642 3 ай бұрын

Are u able to walk upstairs? I have a two story home. And do I get to walk outside my house?

@k-pop-korn6825 8 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much💜🦋 💜 I'm one week post and i had this ready. I love this set and definitely show them to my home PT therapist.

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck!!

@JIMMYJAMES156821 7 ай бұрын

If i could afford one, i would go…thanks for the video! 🙏🏻

@obscurelyvague Ай бұрын

I also had double hip surgery a year previous to my left knee replacement and certain exercises shown only strain or hurt my left hip.

@Insolation1 22 күн бұрын

Thanks great info, slightly concerned though. I'm 70 I still train 6X per week (weights 3, bike 3) but all my joints, apart from my elbows are goosed. My shoulders are due to be cleaned soon in the hope that it will stop me requiring shoulder replacement and they will look at my hips after my knees are done. Both knees no longer straighten, my right knee is to be replaced at the end of this summer, the second three months later if I can handle it but on top of that my ankles are in a bad way due to years of walking and compensating for my knees, also my left foot arch has collapsed. Watching this video make me wonder if my ankles and feet will allow me to do the post operation exercises correctly, I cannot do ankle pumps right now with my left foot, in fact there is little movement at all with it, even my right foot and ankle is pretty sore at times. I have an ugly feeling that they have left these operations too late to be successful due to all knock effects of compensating for so long. Have you ever dealt with people who have had a life time of being over enthusiastic in sports and now have multiple injuries?

@faroneychner3148 8 ай бұрын

I read a lot of stories about people walking normal a week after surgery. It's been a month in a half and I was told to wait to go to physss therapy till I get my kast off which don't come off till Oct 1st I walk with a brace on now I try to walk without it I only I'd say 15% bend from sraight to bending

@bibiabdullah2850 2 ай бұрын

Like to see week 2 and 3

@dr.samanthasmith 2 ай бұрын

Those will be in my Post Surgery Course. Www.Succeedcourses.Com/post-surgery-course

@kingerishasa5818 11 ай бұрын

Hi doctor Samantha I need your help am patient with new ACL reconstruction how can I help my self to have my kneel join strong again

@adrianabeltran6398 Ай бұрын

I’m currently recovering.

@dr.samanthasmith Ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@KelliCariaga 9 сағат бұрын

I’m 5 weeks PO have 126 ROM but my extension is -12. My PT has been having me lie on tummy and putting 10 lb weight on ankle hanging off of table. It is excruciatingly painful along with some other exercises he has me do. I have 2 days of swelling and discomfort and become less mobile and my gait suffers. Then day 3 I get back to normal. But then it’s time for PT again. Question is this normal? Is the 10 Lb wight appropriate?

@blya8978 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing I will have my surgery next month very beneficial tips and I am very active person I will follow through ❤

@dr.samanthasmith Ай бұрын

Check out my website for more info too!! www.Succeedcourses.com

@motivatedlife9867 Ай бұрын

If both knee undergone for tkr then standing exercises can be done or not

@texasgamer8022 5 ай бұрын

I have done a platotibia operation.and it is healing slowly and i have a pain in the knee.what can i do to stop the pain?

@aerinchee8792 4 ай бұрын

Hi..i jus had my op 6vdays ago.i feel better.but i can feel have bone when walking atvthe knee area.is it normal?

@walterpasciak63 7 ай бұрын

After tkr, when you start getting back into sports, do you recommend wearing a light brace to give the remaining ligaments some support?

@dr.samanthasmith 7 ай бұрын

Thats a good idea. It’ll definitely help support the knee until your knee is ready. I have an article about knee sleeves. www.succeedcourses.com/blog/knee-compression-sleeve

@lesliecarter8867 8 ай бұрын

Found your video helpful but 3 weeks out P.O. I still have very little R.O.M. but lots of swelling and bruising.Can't sleep at night

@dr.samanthasmith 8 ай бұрын

You want to be at least 90° of bend by 3 weeks. Please look into my Post Surgery Course to get some guidance. Https://www.succeedcourses.com/post-surgery-course

@dottiegilyard8218 2 ай бұрын

After My discharge they never told me to elevate my knee it's in a brace locked in at 45 degrees and exercise 3x a day with walking 300 ft this brace feels restricted especially when I try to do any leg raises leg feels weak and I did stretches 5 months before surgery

@paulmorris6177 6 ай бұрын

How do you adjust these for bi-lateral TKR? I'm about to have bi-lateral done...thanks!

@thegreypath1777 Ай бұрын

Please DON’T have bi-lateral TKR! It’s much too painful. Most surgeons won’t do bi-laterals anymore because they know it’s too much pain. It’s much better to do one knee at a time time!

@paulmorris6177 Ай бұрын

@@thegreypath1777 … Sorry, too late. I had them done in Nov. ‘23. TBH, the worst pain was in the hospital. Once I got past the first 48hrs, I was fine. It’s been 5 mos and I just got done digging 2 planter beds for my wife.

@Diana-007 10 ай бұрын

Hi just subscribed I very much like your simple straightforward teaching style, I am 59 years old and due a total knee replacement in September 2023, can I do anything pre-op to help the process? Dreading it all if I’m truthful but keen to get rid of this pain and lack of mobility, any advice would be much appreciated. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

@dr.samanthasmith 9 ай бұрын

I would start strengthening your quads and stretching the knee right away. I have a course if you need more help www.succeedcourses.com/prehab-course

@susancronje8550 Күн бұрын

Hi Dr can you please help I had a knee replacement 3 months ago. Now my foot don't respond. What can be wrong. Please help me

@jomc20 Ай бұрын

That's exactly the mistake I made bin day 2, so now in agony!

@zairuddinanajur455 3 ай бұрын

I had surgery 2 month before now they removed POP. (Cement) Now my knee was not bending perfectly Physiotherapi exercises now running. My question was how many days need for me to walk properly. ? Knee bending perfectly days ?

@elaineokoro77 Жыл бұрын

Hi I am post surgery a year on any exercise thigh tight that can motivate the knee?

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

My post surgery course may help you www.succeedcourses.com/post-surgery-course

@rosek315 6 ай бұрын

So where did that rubber band effect come from?

@dr.samanthasmith 6 ай бұрын

Swelling and weak muscles! It’ll get better

@daviddubois5123 Жыл бұрын

I like your new star pet your cat a bit for me 🙂

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

She hates when I talk! 😂

@nancydianna4752 Жыл бұрын

I have a cat who like to sleep on my bed

@wajihamarashi2481 Жыл бұрын

Hi dr, iam trying to find u in facebook but i cant would u please tell me how

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

Https://facebook.com/groups/3278770492360139/?ref=share

@graetz5920 Жыл бұрын

I find that without assistance I cannot elevate my leg onto the pillows. Unfortunately assistance is not available every time I need it. Any tips?

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

Usually the leg raise takes between 2-6 weeks. It’ll come back!! Keep working at it.

@JenniferProtain 10 ай бұрын

@@dr.samanthasmith😊😊😊😊

@nancychandler7289 9 ай бұрын

I had a belt to a old robe that helped me a lot to raise my foot. I placed in around the sole of my food and gently raised it to where I needed. Game changer for me. A long belt or strap would work but this is the thing I had

@cliveawilson 8 ай бұрын

I found it helpful to hook the foot of my good leg under the foot of the repaired one and use as a support to lift the leg. Also good for getting into bed etc.

@SuperBIGMAN1967 11 ай бұрын

I see on another thread that you not supposed to exercise your quads straight away ???

@dr.samanthasmith 10 ай бұрын

No you should start quads right away. But you won’t make a ton of gains but that’s ok. It takes time.

@touniajones3138 13 күн бұрын

I have surgery in 24 hrs my anxiety is through the roof😮

@dr.samanthasmith 13 күн бұрын

You got this!! Praying for you! Just remember you’ll eventually be able to walk pain free one day 🙂

@iloveTRUMP 11 ай бұрын

Can I have my daughter pick up my knee and move it back and forth slowly to work on flexion?

@dr.samanthasmith 11 ай бұрын

Yes you can. Just be gentle at first

@iloveTRUMP 11 ай бұрын

@@dr.samanthasmith thank you!

@johnconklin9138 11 ай бұрын

Very disappointed I was told to wait 2 weeks by this doc to start live PT. I was sent home with a list of similar exercises day 1 for week 1 and 2... Did hang straight leg pretty well but could barely bend knee at all. At end of smallest flex sharp pain at implant. is this soft tissue ? bone? I asked several times about this was told to back off push to only discomfort not pain even after 2 weeks. Now 7 week Post op today and only up to 100 degrees with same pain at spot of implant at end of range. Trying to determine if this pain at implant area is Soft tissues , ligament , or possibly due oversized implant? X-Ray shows very small spacing after implant at medial compartment. How can I determine if knee will ever go to 130 without pain. Cant seem to to get any answer from Doc except give it time, at least 3 ,months ? and may take up to a year ??? This is not what I am finding from the research and recovery timelines on a partial ? Thanks !

@basavarajjigalur9223 7 ай бұрын

Hi madam, After TKR, within how many days or months, physiotherapy must be completed?? Please, any body can answer.

@dr.samanthasmith 7 ай бұрын

Usually 6-8 weeks. Then after that you’ll want to continue the exercises on your own

@devika3406 26 күн бұрын

Mam after my knee surgery i havent flexed my knee from past 6 months now am able to flex only 40 degree still i have to go a lot ..will it flex still after so long

@dr.samanthasmith 26 күн бұрын

You may have scar tissue. Https://www.succeedcourses.com/blog/how-to-break-up-scar-tissue-after-knee-replacement-surgery

@Peter-rs6vz Жыл бұрын

Hi Doctor sam,i am nearly 5weeks PO and still struggling to get my knee to the 90% bend and having pain and tightness side of the knee,still doing exercises at home but finding it hard to sleep still of anight any advice would be appreciated,peter (UK)

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

Are you in the Facebook group? Https://facebook.com/groups/3278770492360139/?ref=share

@Peter-rs6vz Жыл бұрын

@Dr. Samantha Smith yes Doctor Samantha i am in the group thank you for getting back to me i know how busy you doctors get,peter (uk)

@Anth4044 11 ай бұрын

How is your knee doing now?

@faroneychner3148 8 ай бұрын

I got shot by a .45 in my right knee entered and exited exploding my patella I N 8 pieces with a whole at upper part so the surgeon took my knee out removed it all and made me one out of like fishing string

@Rosie-wj1le 10 ай бұрын

When did physical therapists become doctors?

@dr.samanthasmith 10 ай бұрын

About 15 years ago. Same thing with dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians, optometrists, podiatrists. We all have doctorates. PTs now have 7 years of schooling because we have to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders.

@intend2live 10 ай бұрын

Go get them tiger 🐅

@psfgtech 9 ай бұрын

Can a person work out the knee so you don't have to get an operation?

@dr.samanthasmith 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes you can prolong the surgery with exercises but most people say it doesn’t provide enough relief.

@user-dx4gr1qb9y 3 ай бұрын

Going to have total knee surgery 29 of February scared to death

@ecast1500 3 ай бұрын

dx. how was are you doing post TKR, I go in 04.23.24

@Peter-rs6vz Жыл бұрын

Hi Doctor,my name is peter from uk,just started following your video's on knee replacement,i had mine done on 3/1/23 so two weeks in,i am trying to get my bend in my knee at physio on tuesday i got to 75% from 60% week before,but i done abit more exercises yeasterday and very stiff today 18/1/23 am i pushing to much or is that normal,plus still not sleeping very well.could do with abit of advice if possible. Yours sincerely Peter carbert

@dr.samanthasmith Жыл бұрын

Seems like your making good progress! Make sure you give yourself rest time. After therapy, go home and elevate with ice. Might be wise to take the afternoon off after a tough workout at PT

@Peter-rs6vz Жыл бұрын

Hi there Dr sam smith, Thank you for your message back its 3.30am now,just awake after 2.5hours sleep knee throbbing so ive walked around for abit and got my ice support to put round my knee is that the correct way to go,i have elevated my leg with your method two pillows like a T,could you possible let me know how to get on to your Facebook page to chat there if i need more help to overcome this knee surgery.i appreciate your advice and help. Kind regards Peter carbert.

@Peter-rs6vz Жыл бұрын

@Dr. Samantha Smith thank you for getting back doctor,i will take you advice on board,question i have i try get to do exercises at home 3 times aday is that enough or should i try to do more,my 2nd session at home was 1pm for 20/25 minutes but pain kicked in then,its now 5pm ive elevated and iced the knee for 30minutes and has settled now,i do sit up and try to slide the knee back to settee and iam about half a shoe from touching the settee,so am i doing the correct way of trying to get more of a bend and rest properly,please advice Doctor,iam a 63year old man who was playing football upto 61 but had to stop cause of my knee,so i do know that physio and fitness is important,but iam taking you advice along my journey to one get a good bend and feel that activement of doing everything right. Kind regards Peter (uk)