What Your 85 Year-Old Self Wished You Did to Keep Your Knees Healthy

[@nicolewinstead9797]

Thank you so much! You have helped to save me from surgery! I found you a few months back after falling and injuring my knee! I wish I had known all of what you teach when I was younger! You just don’t understand how everything is SO connected within our bodies and how they work in tandem! I have started saving your videos on glute/hip exercises, because without the strength of butt muscles and hip flexibility it literally becomes crippling! Again thank you for SCREAMING that surgery is not always necessary and to give exercise therapy a chance to work. I’m so glad I found you! Long story short you rock!

[@cinders1413]

You are a hero God bless you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Nicole, that is amazing to hear! Congratulations! 🎉🧡

[@dreaincayman6689]

What about shoulder issues?

[@prasanthr7633]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapyAnything for ACL injury / Meniscus tear ? I had injured back in 2018, never opted for surgery…

[@laceyl1474]

I play pickleball and this is very helpful information. I have been doing strength and conditioning once a month, but after listening to you, I will try to do more! Thanks!!

[@katieyoung7271]

I’ll be 65 in March and have been active all of my adult life. Two years ago my partner and I started lifting heavy weights 4 times a week and doing more cardio. This summer my son had a brain bleed and I had to go and care for my three grandsons for a month. I wore them out everyday. We walked more than 100 miles in the month. I also easily carried the 9 and 4 year old up the stairs on the nights when they fell asleep on the couch. Keeping fit is legit! And if anyone thinks that I don’t have aches from previous injuries, they’re wrong. I just push right on through.

[@vallariestephens2853]

Amen,brother!!!thank you so much for sharing your testimony and I’m proud of you being that exceptional gentleman of God to be there for your family 🙏🏽👏💖

[@snowview4902]

Katie young is a ' sister ' ?​@@vallariestephens2853

[@elisemariecollinsyoga5905]

Sorry to hear about your son. But great story about your fitness. Those kids will never forget not only how you took care of them, wore them out and loved them.

[@katieyoung7271]

@@elisemariecollinsyoga5905 Thank you. My son is recovering, for which I am grateful. It could have been sooo much worse.

[@BeechBoy22]

Awesome Katie

[@Mindful138]

Wow… Best advice I’ve received in a long time. 70 years old & my pants won’t stay up. It’s the glutes, Baby! It’s the glutes. Thank you!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Mindful, You are very welcome! We are so glad you found this helpful. Thank you so much for being part of our community. 🧡

[@OmegaMetals]

I’m 25 and watching this. I have already been noticing lower back issues and knee pain and I’m still young! Our society sits and lays around a lot. I definitely don’t want to be regretful when I’m in my 70’s-80’s so I’m gonna get a consistent workout routine going NOW. Thanking you for your videos isn’t enough. You’re a HERO and saving lives!!

[@2CheekyRabbits]

I’m reeeeally glad to see a young person’s proactive comment. I’m almost 60 and I *didnt* have your wisdom at 25. But I danced, loved to stretch, and ended up loving yoga. That’s something you can do for life - good for the heart, mind and soul. And there are so many styles of yoga to try! I love flow, Ashtanga and Yin. Have a beautiful, healthy life! 😘

[@lauriesauth5186]

You are a saint ‼️You have helped me and SO many others take control of their bodies and wellness. I refer you to everyone I know dealing with physical issues. THANK YOU doesn’t even begin to cover it ❤

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Walking lunges, squats, split squats, deadlift, step-ups, long distance walks, hiking and cycling in the summer, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter. Oh and I do upper body exercises as well. That's my routine. I used to work out 6 times a week when I was younger but now that I'm in my 60s I do light workouts (i.e. walking) every day and heavy workouts (weight lifting or cross country skiing) every other day. Cross country skiing is my favourite because it is intense exercise for your muscles and cardiovascular system, but the sliding motion is easy on your joints (as long as you are careful and don't crash). It's also great for balance. And it's fun!

[@mavisfrancis1425]

Real Doctor, you are a doctor who cares about people. Thank you.

[@pbear7814]

A rarity.

[@lindag9975]

Thanks! I have been diagnosed with end stage arthritis in both knees. I am currently working on using my gluteus for walking and exercising them. Later on I might join your program when I am ready for advanced work. But baby steps for now.

[@1emptycloud]

This is great advice! As a 50 yr old, I’ve had right knee pain and stiffness for some years and eventually developed a Baker’s cyst behind my knee from running. Over the past year, I started doing deadlifts and squats for my glutes and posterior chain. The Baker’s cyst has completely disappeared, and my knees feel much stronger!

[@debbiesmith5513]

I preach this everyday to my patients in the PT clinic and to everyone else who will listen .

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing that! We absolutely love hearing how you're spreading this message in your PT clinic and beyond. The work you do is so important, and it’s incredible to know that you’re helping others with such dedication and passion. Thank you for all that you do! Keep up the amazing work, and we’re grateful to be a small part of the journey you’re sharing with your patients.

[@howellwong11]

My knees are the best part of my body and I am 92. I'm on my stationary bike 50 minutes each day, rain or shine.

[@cypriano8763]

boom, you get what you put in

[@jeffpokopec4377]

I want to thank u for a video that I watched, in reference to Siatic Nerve payment. About a month ago, I woke up with a pain in my left butt cheek. I didn't think to much about it, but before the day was over I had excruciating pain running down my left leg down to my ankle. It was brutal! After watching one of yr videos where u recommended 5 exercises to do to alleviate the pain. I started doing these exercises about 4 or 5 times a day. Guess what!! They worked. Although I know that I m not completely cured, I can tell u that my pain is all but gone. I continue to do ur exercises & I feel great. Again, thank u for doing away with my pain!

[@miladabravenec14]

I work at the old folks house and majority of them can’t walk due to lack of exercise in young years. Therefore I workout regularly and lift heavy weights. 64 years old.

[@cathypreddie98]

Such great advice! I am 67 always walk, lift weights and yoga for years. I go barefoot whenever possible. No osteoporosis. I am more fit then my kids in their 20’s Just do it. 😁

[@cm9859]

I broke my femur four years ago. I don't wish that on anyone. I am walking, but I have done exercises and walking. I need to do more though. Thank you for this great video.

[@vandhanabaskaran6111]

Thank you doctor David after watching your videos I got clear that glute muscles should be strengthend not the quads.. I got into a good physiotherapy where they trained me with glute exercises and other muscle strengthening exercises... I do my exercises regularly.. Now I feel no pain, no stiffness in my knees... Thank you doctor your videos were very helpful.

[@leefogle4383]

Your channel is one of my favorite channels on KZbin. I have gone to your channel numerous times with minor problems and found advice from you that helped me to immediately fix the problem without surgery injections or drugs. Thank you so much for the great work you do.

[@winsomeam4168]

Learned about strengthening toes, thanks for that! Exercises to strengthen glutes or knees would have been good too.

[@lingulus]

Thanks!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Lingulus, You're welcome! Thank you so much for your support. We appreciate you being part of our community!

[@kimlondon6036]

The best explanation i've ever heard thanks. I am an occupational therapist and I will share this with my patients.Thank you

[@ngodeotieno3489]

This is very true. I used to have terrible pain in my knees. I started doing glute exercises and and stationary bike it is all gone.

[@rmsoft]

Well, let's see, I started butt-exercises yesterday, problematic right knee from the beginning of this year, removed baker's cyst liquid couple of days ago (5 mg only, there was fibrosis already). Seems to work, less pain. I¨m 58 and will provide results here in comments in about 3 months.

[@naziharouse6489]

Thank you so much. So useful. I am 80 and I do my best not to have surgery with you help. I do what you teach us to say on our feet as long as we can. Please folks, don’t be lazy. Take care of yourself exercising before anything else. Naz

[@timmulder9112]

I was fortunate when I was young that I had a big brother who got me involved in playing ice hockey. And throughout my lifetime I always play hockey intermittently. Full-time work always seemed to get in the way. But in 2020 I had eye surgery and had to give up full-time work. I took early retirement at 62. After I recovered from surgery I started rollerblading and then I started ice skating and then I started playing ice hockey again! Now I am playing ice hockey twice a week! I play on Tuesday nights and Friday nights every week. On my off days I go on walking trails with my dog and walk at least three to five miles. I have also added some resistance training in calisthenics into my regiment. I can't believe how good I feel and I'm probably in the best shape of my life! Retirement is the best thing that ever happened to me now that I have time!

[@33grise33]

Great presentation!

[@gerigaskill785]

Thank you, doctor, you've been heaven sent for me! I've been getting cortisone shots every six months but the relief fades quickly. I tried gel shots once, which left me in more pain then ever. I've started tightening my glutes and crunching my toes while sitting in my chair a few times per day. I'm also walking or shopping every other day with less effort/pain with a day in between for rest. My knee pain and stiffness continue to improve. I'd almost given up but I'm so happy I found you on KZbin and didn't. I encourage your viewers to give your strategies a try! Again, many thanks!

[@happycook6737]

I find sorbothane insoles very helpful. I get the ones that are solid black. Reduces shock 96%. I'm a teacher who stands all day and I'm very fat 300 pounds. The insoles last me 10 years. I toss them into the washing machine. They cost $30 so not cheap.

[@gerigaskill785]

@@happycook6737 Thank you for your kind suggestion, I'm overweight, too, I will definitely try these!

[@martyecirioni5361]

Thank you! Great and helpful info. I will do. I am 84 and do exercise. Will now add your suggestions.

[@vesnapejin2609]

Dear Dr. David, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart 🙏❤️ for this video with the complete guide to having a healthy knees even at 85 years old 😃😃😃👍 Nice regards❤️❤️❤️

[@louisejoel]

Falling on the kneecaps was like aging 50 years over night. Found a good physio who showed me to get out of a chair properly which made life a bit easier as I couldn't just propel myself out of a chair anymore. One meniscus has become really painful so I am ditching the recent quad exercises I was doing even though they did straighten out the legs initially. I can't even wear a brace without that causing pain

[@alvasmollett7088]

In dance class we have always focused on glute and foot strength. Classical ballet in particular emphasises use of foot and glute for turns and jumps to avoid injury.

[@lilychoo601]

I, too dance and found that my hips pain goes away.

[@zubby7461]

After watching this video, i subscribed immediately. Great and educative video.

[@DanacyclingThailand]

Good stuff. Helps me at 70. I’m a lifelong fitness fanatic running marathons & half’s for 52 yrs. Cycling now 40-120km 5x/week. Weights n the gym 2x/week. Trying to ease into “old man” work outs & adjust to glutes & others that I did not focus on b4.

[@kathleenharrigan1167]

Thanks much for that very important information. 67 and having pain in my knee.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Kathleen You're very welcome! We're sorry to hear about the knee pain-it's never easy to deal with. We hope you find relief. We have a lot of free resources on our channel. Just in case you are interested we have a knee arthritis help playlist you may find helpful. You can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@queenbee9109]

Thank you for this video. Im in my forties. I know i need to strengthen my glutes as they're weak. God bkess you for helping people!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Queen Bee, thank you immensely for your kind words! Good luck on strengthening those glute muscles, you've got this! 🧡

[@lauradavis63]

Thanks to you, at 61, I have been working on everything you mentioned above.

[@petera2133]

Great advice. I had a miniscus tear, and surgery was suggested. A yoga teacher directed me to stand on one leg and spread my toes for a couple of minutes every day. Also, put a tissue on the floor and grab at it repetitively with my toes. Amongst other exercises (squats), i did and do this every day. No surgery and my knees are strong.

[@mariehughey5390]

Thank you!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Marie, You are very welcome! We appreciate you tuning in! 🌸

[@Hadassah28]

I have serious arthritis in both knees. It is such a relief when simply pulling in my glutes while I am sitting to relieve pain in my knees. ❤

[@shereebarends1997]

Thank you for realisticly giving advice on growing older painlessly.

[@Inatfromdenmark]

Great video /info share 🙏🏽 that’s also why I have a dog. I walk 5-7 km e wry day no matter what weather

[@yaicherabah2652]

Am 63 and I lift a hundred pound easily and squat ::: I,ve been following you for a while

[@johnrobinson8323]

I hurt my right knee a year ago. I was doing squats, burpees and mountain climbers in my work out. Oh yeah I was also doing jumping jacks. The combo of these exercises started to make my knee very sore until one day while doing burpees, I heard a pop in my right knee. I could barely walk and it wasn't getting better. Then I found you on KZbin and started doing butt and toe exercises. It took a little while but one day while walking up some stairs at work I felt my glutes kick in and take pressure off of my knee. Before I knew it I was walking and climbing stairs pain free. I still do glutes and foot and toe exercises to this day and feel so much better for it. Thanks Doc!

[@BobbySchaffer]

age ?

[@johnrobinson8323]

@BobbySchaffer I'm 60 Bobby.

[@ebangoosa]

Thanks, this happened to me about 3 years ago and my knee hasn't yet fully recovered and I'm younger 😢. I will try the butt and toe exercises

[@shirleytyree276]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

Right. I always say we have to lay the foundation before we get old.

[@rikyjo8966]

Straight-up honest information. Thank you. Liked and subbed.

[@marygigliotti3524]

Thank you for this video. Going to take this more serious.

[@valansley]

You give me HOPE ❤

[@bigbadLN]

I was diagnosed with Chondromalacia patella. I had surgery to shave frayed Cartlidge from behind my knee cap over 20 years ago. After that I had constant pain in the knee cap and had to apply compression under my knee cap for pain relief. I whore various knee straps for pain relief. The doctor that performed the surgery said that I needed to strengthen my quads and said nothing about strengthening my glutes. Years of quad exercises did nothing to help with my constant knee pain. I started using an elliptical workout machine at work for a cardio workout with less impact on my knees. I used the machine at the maximum incline of 20% and did this 3 to 6 times per week for 15 minutes. I was very surprised that the knee that had the surgery started feeling much better and now I can't remember the last time I needed to use a knee strap. I think the 20% incline on the elliptical machine has strengthen my glute muscles and eliminated my knee pain as this video explains. This was very eye opening and an unexpected surprise. This video is spot on!!

[@mhe8545]

I worked my flutes all the time. Still had a knee replacement. And need the other done. Still agree about working glutes.

[@lisas44]

Well the tip about getting up or sitting and not putting knees together I will use. Didn't know that.

[@cherylvandezande4483]

Me either, I will work on this❣️

[@lisamcneilly2637]

Thank you so much!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Lisa, You are very welcome! Thank you so much for for being part of our community.🌸

[@seekingthemiddleway4048]

I read somewhere lifting heavy weights can cause osteoarthritis, and that impact can too. How to balance preventing osteoporosis and bad joints while avoiding wrecking your cartilage....

[@Christied70]

Thank you so much. I’m struggling with extreme knee pain from knee arthritis. I will research activities to strengthen my glutes, etc.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Christied, you are very welcome! We are so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from knee arthritis pain. We know how challenging it can be and we hope you feel better soon. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for knee arthritis help. You can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you. Please keep us posted on how you're doing! 🙌

[@Christied70]

@ thank you so much!!

[@Christied70]

@ Thank you! I’ve been doing strength training at the gym since January and I’ve lost 57 pounds. I’m going to try your suggestions. I really appreciate it!

[@kathywillson7491]

I love these videos Thank You ❤

[@rodrigsantsil]

Amazing video! You're the best! I wonder whether you should walk barefootedly if you have flat feet and a torn meniscus and have been wearing orthopedic flipflops for the past 6 years

[@chrisxavier1848]

I'm 58, thanks for sharing this!

[@Rickie-x2]

Yes a real doctor here. Thank you for your good advice.

[@greggutierrez6997]

Stand up paddle saved me. I surfed all my life but had to switch to stand up. Amazing fun easy exercise. Blessings

[@andrerousselsapet5219]

Brilliant 😊🐝✅❤️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Andre, Thank you so much for the kind words! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@kelleykunkel5778]

I love love your channel! You are so informative! I have had knee pain for a few months, and haven’t been doing glute exercises, so will start those today! Thank you for all you do!😊

[@amelittaberretta9109]

Grateful for all your suggestions.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

We're happy to help Amelitta! 🧡

[@cyc7lops]

Great advice...never knew...just subscribed

[@kenashcom7580]

Dude! Thatbwas so helpful .thank you.

[@inktvis6453]

Dear doc. You give us advice related our knee pain in a fun way. Thank you.☘️👍🌞

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Ink, Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words! We appreciate you. 🙌

[@tammyharvey882]

Im 53, recently dagnosed osteoarthritis (due to several injuries to knees, torn ACL, meniscus, chip bone & 2 surgeries, many PT throughout the years). Severe Pain...i will focus on my glute muscles

[@fionanicolson2021]

Best data ever from this great guy❤❤

[@guillermorobles7738]

Thank you so much for your advice.

[@sarahlea2482]

Love, love, this! Thank you Big Time!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Sarah, you are very welcome! 😊

[@Beautiful77-r1z]

Omg I’m so happy I found your channel. I’m in my 50s and have no butt. I’m suffering from knee pain for one year now. Any suggestions?🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jeanwolf3315]

I loved this video. Thank you!

[@msfromresedaca1271]

Thank you for teaching me how important my glutes are for my knees.

[@marymuyanga243]

Thank you for this knowledge.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mary! You are so welcome! We love to be able to provide this knowledge to anyone who will listen!

[@scottinguito5997]

great stuff, thanks~!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you !

[@clayton56tube]

great info

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you, Clayton !

[@patrickflanagan317]

I'm a 58 Kiwi and cycle every day, mostly on ZWIFT. I'm light,58 kg and resting HR of... 36. My cycling is my entertainment and best of all I'm a Standing cyclist and can thrash myself. Nutrition is key too and I burn around 1100 cals each workout. Cycling works for me and I take no meds except a multivitamin. Every day!!!!

[@lunzie01]

Thank you for giving me alternatives to injections and surgery! All the doctors around here are all AMA by-the-book, and it drives me nuts that they don't know/offer alternatives!

[@Kathryn-cw6mv]

Wow! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Kathryn, you are so welcome!

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Priceless advice 🙏🏼

[@mhe8545]

I like clumping moves if done right. Also yoga for balance. Low impact and walking interval aerobics. Cycling at a fat burning pace.

[@lydiagould3090]

I'm hoping I will still be running, walking, cycling ,horse riding, lifting weights when I'm 85. I'm 69 soon, and since watching your channel, I am including many of the glute strengthening excersises . Lunges used to be a nightmare, but now I realise I was just trying to use only my quads, and had bad pain in both knees. I'm only at the beginning, doing the baby lunges, but already can do those without knee pain. I did purchase your knee arthritis program, but can't find it on my computer. I don't want to pay twice, so will your website recognise my email, so I can download it again?

[@charlesharris8316]

Dr. David ... Have you ever considered urging patients to do a kind of cross-country movement in water? I've been doing it for 25 years one hour a day and I have been able to avoid the "old man butt syndrome" - as you say. You know, there are various ways to manage a tiny postage stamp-sized pool which is full of drinking water quality water. No chlorine or salt-chlorine involved. There are other exercises one can do in such a tiny pool, too, to recruit the fast twitch muscles, Type IIx. It's a great compound exercise that recruits just about every muscle in the body - to prevent sarcopenia, too.

[@greggutierrez6997]

Egoscue method also keeps me moving. Saved my life.

[@treehugnhipi3765]

I REALLY needed to hear this today! Thank you for the information and the motivation!

[@carolbenson6524]

Thank you for reminding us to exercise our glutes,!!!😅

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Carol, We are happy too! 🍑 Thank you much for watching and being part of our community. 🙌

[@Sieteeight]

Thank You 🙏

[@miken7629]

I found the toughest leg exercise, stair steps. Use bottom two steps, step on left leg to second step, then step back down. Do double steps on left leg 100 times then right leg 100 times, then left 100, then right 100. 800 double steps (400 each leg) simulates hiking up 1000 feet of a mountain. Works out the whole leg from foot to hip

[@ammmmur6511]

Great advice!!

[@pawpawsgarage]

If you have had scans and x-rays showing your cartilage degrading and decreasing (over the last two years) until now, there is absolutely NO cartilage left in your knee, is it true cartilage cannot grow back or regenerate?

[@MyLoganTreks]

Squats, Stairs, lunges inline skating and eat more protein so you avoid sarcopenia

[@nancyanderson6741]

Is lifting weights at a senior age a good idea as there’s a danger of getting a hernia if the abdominal muscles are not very strong? I’m 77.

[@kutubtalvadi5947]

Dr u explain every thing very nicely that can be understood. Dr I have polio on my left foot I cannot walk keeping my feet straight .iam from India and my age is 50+ Dr are there some idea for my polio feet. Pls pls reply

[@enr3334]

Good gunk info, but recommending specific exercises would have been more useful!

[@Suzen_S.]

Great info ~ thank you! How do you feel about the Pilates reformer to keep muscles strong and healthy? Thx

[@megapangolin1093]

Nice one, very unusual for someone to tell people to "work things out", ie take responsibility. Well done. Interesting and helpful video.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you, Megapangolin1093! We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CarlettaSims-m6u]

I'm having issues with my posture I have the bent over posture when no pain when sitting or laying down even when standing or walking my knees are bent I have massage to help

[@desertstars1000]

Is rebounding good for joints?

[@ahmetalkn2073]

İs there a video on excersizing glute muscles and also doing cardio in the correct way to tıre out glute muscles on your channel pls.

[@JamesWhite-cr5ys]

Very good.

[@mariluzgonzalez3289]

thank you so much your the best love💌💌💌💌

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are so welcome!

[@tfgh521]

Thank you! I train my glutes and feet. I now wear barefoot shoes and love them. Should I also curl my toes/point my feet like a ballerina? It feels like I train some extra muscles this way? ❤❤