Hello All! Thanks you for your time and for hanging out with me! I’d like to make more videos for you, so leave a comment with a question or request for what you’d like to know or see more of. Don’t forget to subscribe so that you’re alerted when I upload the video I made for you! Thanks again!
I really liked the mind shift of perceiving the operated leg as the strong one. This is definitely going to help me along with my exercise program. Thank you
@@laverywendy Thank you! Our perception of things makes a HUGE difference in recovering from injuries. Best of luck with your exercise program! Let me know how I may be able to assist
I have a right TKR revision coming up. I had a right TKR in 2012. I developed a secondary infection in my knee after a UTI became septic. I have an arthrodesis of my left knee. I appreciate this video because it is helpful. I am doing exercises preop as suggested by PT.
@@melodybrundage8844 Thanks for watching, Melody! I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t had the best experience with your right TKA. I hope life after the revision is great! Best of luck!
I love your straight to the point approach. This is so helpful. Easy strategies anyone can do. Also, building trust in the new knee is a concept no one else even mentioned! Perception can change everything! THANK YOU!
Thank you @kathi9401 I just finished a session with someone who got a total knee replacement and she said the exact same thing! I’m happy you enjoyed the video. If you have any other conditions you’d like for me to address, let me know please
@@dawnchike7716 Thank you so much for your feedback! -I need to hear this! This is extremely helpful to me because you may not be the only one who feels this way. I’ll be sure to lower the volume on the music next time.
@@Snoogable Thank you so much! Yes, you are so right! I wish I could do this video over… I can tell you though I’ve been taking everyone’s feedback on this! Kindly, check out my more recent videos.
I found this video helpful. I am 5 weeks PO and I do have a tendency to want to protect the operative knee. To hear you call it the strong knee is very helpful I'm still in rehab and do my daily exercises at home, but these are very helpful also. BTW, I did Pre- OP exercise weeks before I had surgery 2x daily. PT had said they can always tell when someone has done Pre- OP exercises compared to those who did not. Have a great day!
@@kathystclair9485 Hello Kathy! Pre-Op makes a HUGE difference. Great on you for putting in the work before your surgery. Recovering from a knee replacement, I’ve seen, is not for the weak, but it’s so worth it! I hope that you’re able to go back to doing things you once enjoyed.
This was a good video with good tips. I'm 8 months out and my knee is still stiff. Still doing exercises and walking great. My tip for you would be to ditch the music. It didnt add anything to the video and was in fact a bit annoying. Your tips were great though.
@@sjl4589 Thank you! I’ve gotten this feedback from a few people. I’ve since taken music off of my videos. Be sure to check out my most recent video. You may find it helpful with your knee stiffness. It has no music at all!
Hey Brando, I'm Irish living in Austria and they do everything very efficiently here! I had both knees done at once so I can't use a 'good' knee 😂! Both my surgeon and physiotherapist said "you can't protect a leg so you better just trust both of them" and they've given me exactly the same exercises as you've shown. I'm now 9 weeks post OP and doing really well. In fact I'm doing so much that I'm finding it hard to make time for my exercises🙈. Really love your video. All the best, Sara☺️🙏☺️
Hello Sara, Thank you so much for sharing this! Both at the same time? 🤯 9 weeks post-op? YOU ROCK! I’ll definitely use your story to encourage my clients here in NYC. Teaching people to trust their new knee is so underrated. I’m so happy you enjoyed my video. If there’s anything you’d like to learn more about or if there’s something you think others should know when rehabbing, let me know. I’d like spread the word. Thanks again, Brando 😊
@@cherylhenderson2323 No two people are going to tolerate these stretches and exercises the same. Still, to answer your question, Day 1. Only do what you can tolerate
These look like great exercises and I will definitely add them to my daily routine! You have a nice voice and demeanor but the video would be better without the annoying music and frequent camera shifts.
@@jakireed2084 I’m so happy you found these exercises to be helpful. And thank you so much for the feedback! Comments like this help me tremendously ! It’s so difficult making these videos without feedback from you on what works and what doesn’t. I’ll cut back on the camera shifts. Should I lower the volume of the music or get rid of it entirely?
@@BetterWithBrando Try it with no music and see what others think. It is really good work that you do and I’m sure many people will be helped. I look forward to seeing what other videos you cook up, and will share the link with folks on the TKR support site.
@@jakireed2084 Thank you so much, Jaki! I’ll go without music in the next video that I upload. I hope that you find it to be helpful and more pleasing to hear
If the usa weren't so afraid of helping patients with pain control for two months, they'd be able to move better faster and sleep and have less anxiety and tears
Hello Jennifer! I think the medical culture in the US places less emphasis on addressing patient’s anxiety about recovery from a total knee replacement. A client of mine received manipulation under anesthesia just recently because she couldn’t get a handle on moving her knee enough due to the pain. I’m so sorry you’ve been having a tough time with your recovery. ❤️🩹 Unfortunately, the pain is going to be there. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to know more about to help yourself recover!
@@BetterWithBrando anxiety can be an issue for some as well. I've had full range, unless it's swollen, since week two. A pain break would be super nice at night
@@trinanewberry856 if you’re trying to build trust in your new knee. Otherwise, putting the operated leg behind you, mentally, will take away a lot of stress.
@@BetterWithBrando. Re comments re volume of music: (a) I’m fine w/it and (b) easy fix: people can turn on captions and turn down their volume 😉. Thanks for the tips. Looking at many in prep for TKR. Including them in my prehab.
@ Thanks for problem solving this for so many people having trouble with the music. You’re absolutely right, and I just want to appreciate you saying it so that I didn’t have to. (Looking up how to pin your response…)
@@BetterWithBrando I actually dance around the house with fun music to strengthen / stretch. Chronic pain is hard and pre-op anxiety is as well - trying to lighten up the mood. I know I’m lucky to be able to do that in prehab - not everyone can.
Hello All!
Thanks you for your time and for hanging out with me! I’d like to make more videos for you, so leave a comment with a question or request for what you’d like to know or see more of. Don’t forget to subscribe so that you’re alerted when I upload the video I made for you!
Thanks again!
I really liked the mind shift of perceiving the operated leg as the strong one. This is definitely going to help me along with my exercise program. Thank you
@@laverywendy Thank you! Our perception of things makes a HUGE difference in recovering from injuries.
Best of luck with your exercise program! Let me know how I may be able to assist
YES! This is exactly what I needed to know, it’s not my ‘bad’ knee, this baby is STRONG!!! Thank you!
@@kathleenwalsh5122 That’s what I’m talking about! #strongknees
I have a right TKR revision coming up. I had a right TKR in 2012. I developed a secondary infection in my knee after a UTI became septic. I have an arthrodesis of my left knee. I appreciate this video because it is helpful. I am doing exercises preop as suggested by PT.
@@melodybrundage8844 Thanks for watching, Melody!
I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t had the best experience with your right TKA. I hope life after the revision is great! Best of luck!
I love your straight to the point approach. This is so helpful. Easy strategies anyone can do. Also, building trust in the new knee is a concept no one else even mentioned! Perception can change everything! THANK YOU!
Thank you @kathi9401
I just finished a session with someone who got a total knee replacement and she said the exact same thing! I’m happy you enjoyed the video. If you have any other conditions you’d like for me to address, let me know please
Sorry music too loud to understand it
@@dawnchike7716 Thank you so much for your feedback! -I need to hear this! This is extremely helpful to me because you may not be the only one who feels this way. I’ll be sure to lower the volume on the music next time.
Music is not even necessary.
@@camillesamples8790I agree. Music is totally unn
That’s where following the transcript can be useful.
@@ryuyokoo8332 If it wasn’t under all the other captions, I would do that
Very much appreciate your efforts but the background music is too loud for us older people. No music at all would be better. Thanks again.
@@Snoogable Thank you so much! Yes, you are so right! I wish I could do this video over… I can tell you though I’ve been taking everyone’s feedback on this! Kindly, check out my more recent videos.
@@Snoogable thanks again!
I found this video helpful. I am 5 weeks PO and I do have a tendency to want to protect the operative knee. To hear you call it the strong knee is very helpful I'm still in rehab and do my daily exercises at home, but these are very helpful also. BTW, I did Pre- OP exercise weeks before I had surgery 2x daily. PT had said they can always tell when someone has done Pre- OP exercises compared to those who did not. Have a great day!
@@kathystclair9485 Hello Kathy! Pre-Op makes a HUGE difference. Great on you for putting in the work before your surgery.
Recovering from a knee replacement, I’ve seen, is not for the weak, but it’s so worth it! I hope that you’re able to go back to doing things you once enjoyed.
@@BetterWithBrando Thank you. And in my words, this is not for the faint of heart! My other knee is staying with me till death us do part. LOL.
@@kathystclair9485 Lol Always and forever
Great content! I just had a partial on my left knee. All of these exercises helped me out. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
Thanks Russ! I appreciate your kind words
Thanks for sharing! ❤ Very good information!
Thank you for spreading joy!
This was a good video with good tips. I'm 8 months out and my knee is still stiff. Still doing exercises and walking great. My tip for you would be to ditch the music. It didnt add anything to the video and was in fact a bit annoying. Your tips were great though.
@@sjl4589 Thank you! I’ve gotten this feedback from a few people. I’ve since taken music off of my videos. Be sure to check out my most recent video. You may find it helpful with your knee stiffness. It has no music at all!
Hey Brando, I'm Irish living in Austria and they do everything very efficiently here! I had both knees done at once so I can't use a 'good' knee 😂! Both my surgeon and physiotherapist said "you can't protect a leg so you better just trust both of them" and they've given me exactly the same exercises as you've shown. I'm now 9 weeks post OP and doing really well. In fact I'm doing so much that I'm finding it hard to make time for my exercises🙈. Really love your video. All the best, Sara☺️🙏☺️
Hello Sara, Thank you so much for sharing this! Both at the same time? 🤯
9 weeks post-op? YOU ROCK! I’ll definitely use your story to encourage my clients here in NYC.
Teaching people to trust their new knee is so underrated.
I’m so happy you enjoyed my video. If there’s anything you’d like to learn more about or if there’s something you think others should know when rehabbing, let me know. I’d like spread the word.
Thanks again, Brando 😊
Great video and demonstration of each exercise, thanks!
Thank you, Chris! I appreciate you taking the time out to leave a kind message. Have a great day!
I've Had total knee replacement on both knees and found on the advice of my surgeon to do some cycling every day. Works perfectly.
Nothing beats riding the bike, Joe! @joehamilton4656
Hi Joe, how long after TKR did you start to cycle everyday? I'm on Post OP day 10 and am struggling :)
Suspense is building… I’m curious to know too
I will be getting my knee replacement next month. Thanks for your video.
Best of luck, Keanon!
Just remember to keep that knee moving. You can rest it when you’re sleeping
@@BetterWithBrando Thanks!
Thank You,Thank You,Thank You
Quad re -attachment.
Hey Frank! Thanks for leaving a comment. Quick comment: please do NOT stretch your quad if you’re recovering from a quad reattachment
Very helpful. Thanks
Thank you! I hope to create more resources that''ll help you!
Thanks for the Information
You’re welcome!
14 days post TKR age 48, let’s go
@@lucentindex4048 Let’s Go!!!
Exactly when do they suggest to start these exercises? Right away? One or two weeks later?
@@cherylhenderson2323 No two people are going to tolerate these stretches and exercises the same. Still, to answer your question, Day 1. Only do what you can tolerate
What is the reason for the loud music?.
@@roslyndouglas2975 lol Good question! I’d say novice UA-camr mistake.
These look like great exercises and I will definitely add them to my daily routine! You have a nice voice and demeanor but the video would be better without the annoying music and frequent camera shifts.
@@jakireed2084 I’m so happy you found these exercises to be helpful. And thank you so much for the feedback! Comments like this help me tremendously ! It’s so difficult making these videos without feedback from you on what works and what doesn’t.
I’ll cut back on the camera shifts. Should I lower the volume of the music or get rid of it entirely?
@@BetterWithBrando Try it with no music and see what others think. It is really good work that you do and I’m sure many people will be helped. I look forward to seeing what other videos you cook up, and will share the link with folks on the TKR support site.
@@jakireed2084 Thank you so much, Jaki! I’ll go without music in the next video that I upload. I hope that you find it to be helpful and more pleasing to hear
If the usa weren't so afraid of helping patients with pain control for two months, they'd be able to move better faster and sleep and have less anxiety and tears
Hello Jennifer! I think the medical culture in the US places less emphasis on addressing patient’s anxiety about recovery from a total knee replacement. A client of mine received manipulation under anesthesia just recently because she couldn’t get a handle on moving her knee enough due to the pain. I’m so sorry you’ve been having a tough time with your recovery. ❤️🩹 Unfortunately, the pain is going to be there. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to know more about to help yourself recover!
@@BetterWithBrando anxiety can be an issue for some as well. I've had full range, unless it's swollen, since week two. A pain break would be super nice at night
@@jenniferkelley3777 I’ll see what I can do!
Just posted a video for you! I hope you find it helpful
It makes sooooooMuch sense to put ur non operated leg behind u
@@trinanewberry856 if you’re trying to build trust in your new knee. Otherwise, putting the operated leg behind you, mentally, will take away a lot of stress.
Thank you... this is great!
@@Grizzzzzleybear Thanks Rudy! I’m glad you enjoyed the video
@nannasuep Thank you!!! You became my 100th subscriber!
The music is distracting
I know! 😞 I’m sorry! I wish I could change it
@@BetterWithBrando. Re comments re volume of music: (a) I’m fine w/it and (b) easy fix: people can turn on captions and turn down their volume 😉. Thanks for the tips. Looking at many in prep for TKR. Including them in my prehab.
@ Thanks for problem solving this for so many people having trouble with the music. You’re absolutely right, and I just want to appreciate you saying it so that I didn’t have to. (Looking up how to pin your response…)
@@BetterWithBrando I actually dance around the house with fun music to strengthen / stretch. Chronic pain is hard and pre-op anxiety is as well - trying to lighten up the mood. I know I’m lucky to be able to do that in prehab - not everyone can.
@ you’re dancing leading up to your surgery? Oh you’re in good shape. I think you’ll bounce back quickly, especially with all of this pre-work