Thank you doctor . I followed as you said and in three days I feel a lot of difference in my knee now. It's much better than before. I was in a desperate position before watching your videos. I'm relieved now that the pain is much less than before. God bless you.
Re: tailgate exercise, I learned from another video to wear ankle weights (I wear 4 lb on each leg) when I dangle. I time it for 3 minutes 3x a day. Really helps.
I am recovering from R hip replacement surgery and having a slow recovery. Now my knees are bothering me. Watching your videos are helping me. My PT didn't explain my exercises very well to me and what muscles I was to focus on especially the glutes. After watching and listening to you I am doing much better. Thank you!
Dear Dr. Middaugh : I am a very active 76 year old female. I played tennis and table tennis all my life and added pickle ball in the last 8 years. I injured my knee 6 months ago on the pickleball court and was in pain day and night, limping around trying different exercises for months, and nothing helped. I was so depressed and worried that I would never be able to run after the ball again, not even walk without pain and would be trapped home alone. Surgery terrified me. I stumbled on your website and was so impressed with your knowledge and expertise and the energy you spent to put us on the right path to recovery. You enlightened us with details of causes, different ways of dealing with the pain, surgery, sleeves and braces and therapy. You made me so well informed and I chose your therapy. By religiously following your instructions, resting the knees, staying off play, doing the simple exercises you prescribed throughout the day, quad massaging, not putting weight or pressure on the knees, engaging the glutes, not the quads, (a wake up call) walking like a penguin, feet turned out, glutes tight lol.. (It was discreetly done as, unlike Texas, It was cold in New Jersey and I wore a long jacket :). I used ice for pain and heating pad at night. I was your faithful student. YOU SAVED ME..I am now back to tennis, rushing the net and resuming pickleball and pin pong play, being with people and smiling at my success and thinking of you. You are the best. You are sincere, you are a good man and a great therapist. Your preach treating the symptom instead of putting a temporary band aid on the problem in the form of harmful drugs. I live a natural lifestyle, I always look for natural solutions in a natural diet and healthy lifestyle. You are helping a lot of people here that want to help themselves. They must do the work and be consistent and follow you instructions and be patient. May you and your family live a healthy long life.
I recently finished sessions with a physical therapist to help with my knee pain. Almost every exercise here was recommended by my physical therapist! DO THESE EXERCISES! THEY WORK!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Hello , Doctor If my cartilage is very thin on inside of my knee joints and my knee is swollen for one yet and cortisone shots helps only for one week, Will these exercise help me?
Thank you dr. I’m trying the exercise and feels better I was told about a knee replacement and I’m a little worry cause ‘m 82 years old keep up the good work so we dont have to suffer so much with so much pain.thank you God. Bless you🙏💊❤️
Working on day 10 of focus on glutes and awareness of how we prioritize quads on almost everything we do putting pressure on knees. Observed how even working in the garden on a bench stretched quads accidentally leading to knee pain. Trying to change walking & elliptical technique to focus on glutes. Doing both floor and standing glutes exercises. Already feel some improvement in knee pain.
What are your views on evolving avascular necrosis. I do not know what stage I am in. I first started seeing orthopedic in December. My knee had totally given out. He maneuvered my knee, took X-rays, said the knee that didn’t hurt as much looked worse and was bone on bone, also gave me an injection which lasted two weeks. Sent me to PT and said to come back in three months. I got worse finally in March he ordered an MRI where the saw two meniscus tears,and the necrosis plus weight bearing surfaces were jacked. Quit going to PT, getting out was difficult and at 3x a week at $25 each time I couldn’t afford it. Did PT at home off of UA-cam. Am in pain management and surgery is set for June 10. I was asked to lose twenty pounds, have lost 47 so far. Then last week, it is now the middle of May, I tweaked the bad knee getting on a recliner. The pain is severe when I walk or turn certain ways. It felt like the bones in my knee all turned side ways. My surgery is three weeks away. I know there will be more pain but I am mostly worried about the necrosis. Your thoughts? I am 72, female.
I am 51, I had the knee scope done on right knee in November of 2020. I had to even go back to get cortisone shots because it was hurting after wards. I'm overall healthy but I noticed I have knee aches, and pain and didn't know why. I realized that I have been irritating my knee more by doing spinning, with intensity, and walking exercises. Once again thank you for this info. I plan to start doing these exercises this week and only do spinning with no intensity. My husband has already had a knee replacement on his left knee; now he is having issues with his right. If these exercises help me I will definitely order the 28 day program.
Thank you for giving me hope for my situation. I will continue to Watch and yes, I will go to a therapist as well. Once again, thank you. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🚶♀️🧍♀️🧎♀️🏃♀️💕💕💕
I started your prevent hip surgery exercises 3 weeks ago, and just started your knee exercises today. I also ride a recumbent bike for 15 or more miles every other day. Lately the bike riding has caused some knee and hip tenderness. So I cut down on intensity, going a couple of mph slower. That has helped considerably. Walking also has causes quite a bit of tenderness when walking a kilometer or so. Should I discontinue walking and biking? I’d rather not…. I am 77 and do not want to lose the fitness I now have. Thanks.
Hello, I appreciate it your help with the knees excirse I wish I can go see you. I'm being going on therapy for about a year and is nothing the way you show in, but I started doing some of them and right away I felt the difference. I work out every day 5 days a week I started using my glutes when I do cycling. What a difference. I'm trying to avoid knee replacement. I felt on my left knee on 7/21. Doctor said that I damage the Cartilage I had the surgery I got PRP and did help. I feel much better doing your excirse. Thank you
Applying this to patella break. No arthritis or muscles tear...recovering after wearing a brace for 4 weeks. These ,especially #1...is slow go...but been using your other knee suggestions and find they help immensely. Being very gentle and light. Thank you for your video. It'd be great if you did a recovery video directly related to having to wear a brace. Thanks again
Thank you so much in sharing this video that these exercises for someone who has a severe osteoarthritis just like me .I always watch your videos n it's really very informative n can help a lot to a lot of people with osteoarthritis
Hey Zippy Abram! Easy fix is the turn off the subtitles by tapping the button with "CC" We can't change the location of the subtitles for you and our current video production set up won't allow it either. But you can always turn your closed captions off and on!
Thank you so much for your instructions David. I’m 77 yr old and having serious knee problems. I had an automobile accident January 2023 and doctors orders are no driving till my Neurologist okays it so I can’t go to my Physical Therapist. I’m going to try your exercises in the mean time and hopefully won’t need a PT. I was going to have knee replacements in February 2023 but since my accident they were postponed. I will let you know how theses work for me.
Dr. David. I was seeing a physio therapist about a gr 2 gastroc muscle tear with swelling. He gave me a firm resistance band to improve strength in the muscle. In doing so, I felt the tibia squeezing in to the femur. Subsequent MRI found a medial meniscus posterior root tear and extrusion. I have no pain or swelling and no mobility or flexibility problems. I get some clicking and soft grinding at times. I enjoy watching your video and practise the exercises esp the glutes. Thanks
Dear Sir; Thank you so much for your ACL related video. I hope you give my question’s answer ; such as : My ACL ligament tear- Right knee( confirmed by MRI & also Dr. Physically observed ) this February 2023 And I appointed with a few DR. & they said to go with acl surgery ( by using biodegradable screw, etc.) . I already booked for surgery next month BUT WHEN I SAW YOUR VIDEOS IN UA-cam I GOT A HOPE OF HEALING ACL LIGAMENT NATURALLY WITHOUT SURGERY. In My injured knee no pain & muscle also little bit weak & muscle getting smaller than my Good knee. Can you please let me know details & what’s kinds of Exercises I have to do ?? Please please answer.
DR David thank you for being you because you are helping so many people. I am Evelyn Robinson from Maryland with the bone on bone both knees and I watched the sciatica video and I got mixed up because my thigh started hurting so I stopped for a bit. I've got the glut exercise but I have to get a video. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hey Charles, sure we do! Here is a link to our video describing them: Must Do Exercise For Hand & Finger Arthritis ua-cam.com/video/n8eFpkDFdqk/v-deo.html
Hi Doc. Thank you very much for suggesting these exercises. I am a daily runner (about 10-12km). I have a knee pain. I guess these will relieve my pain. I will update after 3-4 weeks.
Hey Susie! You're very welcome! Glad you resonated with our message! Just in case you need it, here is a program that could be of help: Knee Arthritis Recovery Program epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program We also have a playlist on our UA-cam channel with more help for knee arthritis! Check it out: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hi Dr. David, Thank you for all of your advice. I have a question. I am 76 and still working. I do have knee arthritis. my question is. I have to work 2 days a week on my feet. Would it benefit me to rest my knees at some point during the day? And for how long should I do it to continue to work for the rest of the day? Or should I do it a couple times a day? I thank you again for your videos. I have started to follow you faithfully.
You are so much better at this than general physical therapy insurance sent me to...2 different places where teens give everyone identical instruction.thank you so much
This is a great set of exercises. I will try to do atleast 10 rep to start with. The 2nd knew flexing exercise and bridge will be difficult as I have very little ability to bend my knees but I will do to the extent I can. As soon as i build up my stamina I will get your 28day exercise. Thank you Dr. David. You are the best! Ever Grateful 🙏
I’m almost 74 and weigh 215. I’ve got ten weeks of PT under my belt and am doing quite a bit better. I know my weight is a factor so I’m wondering if the 28-day program will be for me. Limited funds so I’m praying it will help. Both menisci are gone in my knees. Losing weight is another goal also. I’m praying surgery is not needed at all.
Dr. a 70 year old here with bad knees and shoulders due to arthritis. I have had cracking and pain when squatting on an angled surface located at the TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. The pain and cracking has been in existence for about 2 years. I do those exercises shown in this video, slow progress. Any ideas on what to do for the TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. THANK YOU.
Hey James, tibialis anterior pain is not usually connected directly to knee arthritis. You may have something else going that might need to be evaluated by a professional in person. However, if it is progressing, even if it's slow...you may actually be doing the right thing!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you very much, I failed to mention that my fibula head locks from time time, especially when I stretch in the morning. I will speak with someone for sure, thank you again.
Hi... love the video. Have mild OA in terms of symptoms. No problem walking, just when I get up from sitting for a period of time, or from bed in the morning. Need about 20-30 seconds to fully extend my right leg. Then I'm ok. Just a little discomfort if I contract the muscles in the leg. I wonder if you have an opinion about the exercises for knee pain of the knees-over-toes-guy, starting with walking backwards and tibialis raises.
I get flare ups in my knees, it moved from one knee to the other…it hurts on inside when i put weight on it, i can bend the knee, but then sometimes it hurts in front of knee?? Do you do these exercises in the morning? I work on my feet 8 hrs a day, alot of standing..i will give this a go.
Hi Molly, You are welcome! Our online programs would be very helpful to help you get on the road to recovery. The 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ACL tears, ligament injuries, chondromalacia patella, cartilage problems and other knee conditions.To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health Once purchased you will have lifetime access and for peace of mind we offer a 7-day money back guarantee in case you feel the program is not a fit for you. We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care.🧡
My name is Jean. I have bone on bone arthritis. I have no pain in my left knee. However, I have stiffness when walking in my right knee. I started having pain at the area of the popiteal fossa then it moved over to the Tibia. I sometimes feel what seems like a sack of liquid which when I massage goes away but it is quite painful when it happens. Initially I took a Tylenol but no longer in need of any pain medication. I have difficulty going up stairs which has improved a little although I feel restrictions in my knee when walking. My knee also feels like it is giving way but I have never had a fall. I can bend my knee without discomfort. I have seen a surgeon who cannot understand how I do not have pain. I have been referred to a clinic for cortisone injections. I do not like the idea but the restrictions in my knee has impacted my quality of life. This has been going on for over 8 months. I have just watched one your videos about strengthening your butt muscles which I intend to work on and hope this will strengthen my knees and stop it from having way. I am also wondering about hyaluronic acid injection not sure if this would help at this stage. I am desperately trying to avoid surgery. What are your advice to me? My MRI indicated my bone on bone has been going on for the pass 20 years. I think my legs are quite strong. I can adduct and abduct 130 to 170 lbs so think as you have stated" work on your butt muscles"
Hi Dr. I am traveling to Ireland via airplane! I have osteoarthritis in both knees, bone on bone! Are there any exercises I can do while on the tight- seated area with little leg extension for straightening my knees? I do know about the raising of my heels and the toe “squeezes” as well as getting up from my seat every 30 minutes to walk up and down the plane aisle! I will be wearing compression stockings for my chronic vein insufficiency/ to prevent blood clots! Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a million! Will be tightening my gluts!
Ok! I’m going to try these exercises for the next 5 to 6 months because I’m supposed to have knee surgery next spring! Hopefully they work! Thanks for the exercises! ❤️ 🇨🇦also I have a bakers cyst and a meniscus tear! I’m 75! I’m falling apart! 😢
Me too, I have 2 meniscus tears and bakers cyst. One surgeon was eager to operate on both. I saw a second surgeon, he wanted to avoid the operation, he sent me to a physiotherapist, that wasn’t a great help. This Dr is really great, I’m going to follow him. I’m 76 I’ll do what I can to avoid any operation.
Hey interested in knowing how you are 8 months later. I am due to have total knee replacement in September after putting it off for years and still not looking forward to it. I am still going to do the exercises he recommends. Never heard about swinging your legs before, but it makes good sense, since they say the knees need to move to generate the senovial fluids. Let me know how it is going for you.
Hello I am 67 and have a bakers cyst and I am not sure what else. I just found these exercises and so have not tried yet. I’ll be getting X-rays and ultrasound in 2 days to see what is going on. Look on the UA-cam for the Knees Over Toes guy, he came up with exercises for his terrible knees. He is only 36 and has had numerous operations on one knee at least. He suggests walking backwards! All his exercises strengthen and stretch the opposite muscles to what we are often told to do. You should see him now - his mother as well! Good day! 🇨🇦🙏🏻
You're welcome Haze!!! We're soooo happy to hear that you're feeling so much better from doing our exercises! WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! 🧔🏻Thanks for the beard compliment, we'll pass it on to Dr. David 😉
Thank you doctor David, already doing tailgate swing regularly, I'll incorporate others as well... Thanks very much... 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐 It's a new year eve in my country... So wish you a very happy healthy and marvelous new year ahead... 🍫🍾
Great video thank you. I am now 6 week post TKR on my left knee and doing well unfortunately I have just started to experience a very painful stabbing pain in the inner aspect of my right knee which has lesser degree of OA bit anxious as I was doing really well with the other knee. Are these exercises suitable for this type of scenario? 🥰🏴🇬🇧
I started doing these exercises, and some others from this channel, a few weeks ago, and am so happy with the improvement. I had a tibial plateau fracture almost two years ago that was not properly diagnosed, so I just treated it as if it were the sprain the doctor said it was, so the healing obviously was not ideal. I noticed that knee became more and more "Knock-Kneed" afterwards, but it didn't seem to be causing trouble, so I thought it was just the way it had to be. I could still hike, and do most anything I wanted. Then I had a very strange experience this winter when everything started to hurt, and my legs in particular became so rigid and painful I could barely move. I think it might have been a bad reaction to melatonin, I'll never know, but after that, the bad knee got SO bad, I went for hyaluron shots, which did very little. Doctor said next option was replacement, but I REALLY don't want that, so I figured I try this approach. The muscles were so tense and painful, I did feel as though that was the biggest issue, not the arthritis. (Plus I was doing all the wrong things, stretching the wrong muscles too aggressively and so on.) It makes sense, and truly seems to be helping. My knee is less "knocked" and the mobility is better, and pain much less. Thank you so much, Dr. Middaugh! I want to sign up for the 30 day knee program when I've improved just a tad more so I have a "maintenance" plan!
Good info been suffering from under the knee pain where calf muscles meet knee..I do bike rides often but not alot of walking..so I started exercising and 30 minutes walk a day..its getting better but still tight
I really liked your video, I have been using an exercise bike every day and my knees have never improved, now I will do your exercises only and see if I improve.
Hi Zsomjee1! 😃 We hope that your TKR in your right knee has gone smoothly and that you are recovering well.🤞 We recommend following any restrictions that your healthcare provider has given you. These exercises would be beneficial to address any muscle imbalances you may be experiencing that had contributed to your TKR. If your knee is feeling good and your healthcare provider states it's okay to do these exercises you can try them out. When you do try them out please keep the intensity of movement low until you feel you have complete control of movement and please stop all exercises if you feel any pain. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
Thank you doctor for your videos. It helps me a lot to understand how I can help to heal my knee pain. Can these exercises been done when you feel some inflammation? Put ice could help? thank you for your response.
Hey David, recently I subscribed your channel and watch your videos regularly. I'm running 62 yrs. In the mid age I used to do exercises like jogging , run, walking, swimming etc. Sometimes practiced yoga. From 2013 I used to play golf regularly. But at times I fell pain on the inner side of my right knee. Recently in last February the pain became severe and stopped playing golf. Finally as per doctor's advice I did MRI. The impression is like following:- 1. Minimal joint effusion 2.Grade2 signal change in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. 3.ACL injury with small ganglion cyst on PCL. The docto comented as OA advised me some medication and advised for gym, cycling and swimming. I'm following the advice without significant improvement. Could you please advise me what to do?
I am waiting for knees surgery. I do like what you are teaching. Thank you. But what about the synovial fluid which is there no more? Will these exercise enable comfortable walking & stairs climbing dispite not having the synovial fluid?
My dr. Has recommended the cortisone shots, and not much else despite the fact I have a torn test don in my ankle area, and a meniscus tear. I'm fairly active, walk every day, work, do yard work, and walk a lot during a favorite pastime of going to outdoor flea markets. He says I'm 5 years from surgery...I just don't want to lose any of that, or get worse.
A few years ago I was told i needed total knee replacement. I wasnt in pain then. But now if I don't use d stationary bike often I am in pain and I now take pain killers once or twice weekly which I dont know like. I also developed a bow leg - can this be reverse d or only with surgery? BTW I only discovered your channel this week, today I tried your technique for using stairs and it worked so well ; thank for that.
Thank you doctor . I followed as you said and in three days I feel a lot of difference in my knee now. It's much better than before. I was in a desperate position before watching your videos. I'm relieved now that the pain is much less than before. God bless you.
I bet this is all placebo. There's no way you can get real healing in that timeframe.
Re: tailgate exercise, I learned from another video to wear ankle weights (I wear 4 lb on each leg) when I dangle. I time it for 3 minutes 3x a day. Really helps.
I am recovering from R hip replacement surgery and having a slow recovery. Now my knees are bothering me. Watching your videos are helping me. My PT didn't explain my exercises very well to me and what muscles I was to focus on especially the glutes. After watching and listening to you I am doing much better. Thank you!
Dear Dr. Middaugh :
I am a very active 76 year old female. I played tennis and table tennis all my life and added pickle ball in the last 8 years. I injured my knee 6 months ago on the pickleball court and was in pain day and night, limping around trying different exercises for months, and nothing helped. I was so depressed and worried that I would never be able to run after the ball again, not even walk without pain and would be trapped home alone. Surgery terrified me. I stumbled on your website and was so impressed with your knowledge and expertise and the energy you spent to put us on the right path to recovery. You enlightened us with details of causes, different ways of dealing with the pain, surgery, sleeves and braces and therapy. You made me so well informed and I chose your therapy. By religiously following your instructions, resting the knees, staying off play, doing the simple exercises you prescribed throughout the day, quad massaging, not putting weight or pressure on the knees, engaging the glutes, not the quads, (a wake up call) walking like a penguin, feet turned out, glutes tight lol.. (It was discreetly done as, unlike Texas, It was cold in New Jersey and I wore a long jacket :). I used ice for pain and heating pad at night. I was your faithful student. YOU SAVED ME..I am now back to tennis, rushing the net and resuming pickleball and pin pong play, being with people and smiling at my success and thinking of you. You are the best. You are sincere, you are a good man and a great therapist. Your preach treating the symptom instead of putting a temporary band aid on the problem in the form of harmful drugs. I live a natural lifestyle, I always look for natural solutions in a natural diet and healthy lifestyle. You are helping a lot of people here that want to help themselves. They must do the work and be consistent and follow you instructions and be patient.
May you and your family live a healthy long life.
With gratitude. Grace, NJ.
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Thank you Dr David.I am your new follower 66 years old. Last 3-4 days doing Glute exercises.. my knee pain decreases.Thank you Dr. God bless you ❤️
I am so very grateful that you choose to devote time to these videos. May God bless & keep you & yours in 2022.
Thank you K B Good! We’re happy to help everyone willing to try our methods!
I recently finished sessions with a physical therapist to help with my knee pain. Almost every exercise here was recommended by my physical therapist! DO THESE EXERCISES! THEY WORK!!!
Awesome @sparkydogsparky2992!! We are so happy these exercises helped you with your knee pain!! Thank you for spreading the word!!
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Hello , Doctor
If my cartilage is very thin on inside of my knee joints and my knee is swollen for one yet and cortisone shots helps only for one week,
Will these exercise help me?
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful. This routine will be a good addition to my 'more healthy year' resolution!
You’re welcome Heidi! Best of luck to you for a healthier 2022!!!
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This is the best set of instructions I have ever seen on line.
You are the Top of the Heap man-THE TOP. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Hey Elaine, You are so welcome! We appreciate your kind words 🧡
Thank you dr. I’m trying the exercise and feels better I was told about a knee replacement and I’m a little worry cause ‘m 82 years old keep up the good work so we dont have to suffer so much with so much pain.thank you God. Bless you🙏💊❤️
These are the best exercises! Thank you Dr. for a great demo and instruction on these ! Love these.
You’re welcome Trish!!! We’re so happy you’re benefiting from these exercises!!!
Have been doing these exercises, I truly feel like they are helping! Thank you!!!!! Sent it to a friend too💙
YESSS!!!!!!
This is fantastic to hear Amanda!!!!
Thanks for letting us know this worked for you!!!!
Working on day 10 of focus on glutes and awareness of how we prioritize quads on almost everything we do putting pressure on knees. Observed how even working in the garden on a bench stretched quads accidentally leading to knee pain. Trying to change walking & elliptical technique to focus on glutes. Doing both floor and standing glutes exercises. Already feel some improvement in knee pain.
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What are your views on evolving avascular necrosis. I do not know what stage I am in. I first started seeing orthopedic in December. My knee had totally given out. He maneuvered my knee, took X-rays, said the knee that didn’t hurt as much looked worse and was bone on bone, also gave me an injection which lasted two weeks. Sent me to PT and said to come back in three months. I got worse finally in March he ordered an MRI where the saw two meniscus tears,and the necrosis plus weight bearing surfaces were jacked. Quit going to PT, getting out was difficult and at 3x a week at $25 each time I couldn’t afford it. Did PT at home off of UA-cam. Am in pain management and surgery is set for June 10. I was asked to lose twenty pounds, have lost 47 so far. Then last week, it is now the middle of May, I tweaked the bad knee getting on a recliner. The pain is severe when I walk or turn certain ways. It felt like the bones in my knee all turned side ways. My surgery is three weeks away. I know there will be more pain but I am mostly worried about the necrosis. Your thoughts? I am 72, female.
I am 51, I had the knee scope done on right knee in November of 2020. I had to even go back to get cortisone shots because it was hurting after wards. I'm overall healthy but I noticed I have knee aches, and pain and didn't know why. I realized that I have been irritating my knee more by doing spinning, with intensity, and walking exercises. Once again thank you for this info. I plan to start doing these exercises this week and only do spinning with no intensity. My husband has already had a knee replacement on his left knee; now he is having issues with his right. If these exercises help me I will definitely order the 28 day program.
Thank you for giving me hope for my situation. I will continue to Watch and yes, I will go to a therapist as well. Once again, thank you. Warm thoughts I send your way Raquel 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🚶♀️🧍♀️🧎♀️🏃♀️💕💕💕
Your exercises are helping me and reducing stiffness and pain. Thank you so much.
That's wonderful to hear that the exercises are helping Anita! You are very welcome! 😊
I hope to do these exercises daily! Thanks for this information!!
Thanks for your help i
Thank you, great suggestions, i will try these exercises, a bit of a hope for me.
I am so glad I found your channel! Thanks for a superb info. I need X-rays on my knee, but I already started your exercises! Thank you so much 🌺
I started your prevent hip surgery exercises 3 weeks ago, and just started your knee exercises today. I also ride a recumbent bike for 15 or more miles every other day. Lately the bike riding has caused some knee and hip tenderness. So I cut down on intensity, going a couple of mph slower. That has helped considerably. Walking also has causes quite a bit of tenderness when walking a kilometer or so. Should I discontinue walking and biking? I’d rather not…. I am 77 and do not want to lose the fitness I now have. Thanks.
Thank you for these 😢I just started them ill let you know how I am feeling in a week because my knees hurt bad, and so does my sciatica
Hey Debbie! Yes please let us know how you improve!
Hello, I appreciate it your help with the knees excirse I wish I can go see you. I'm being going on therapy for about a year and is nothing the way you show in, but I started doing some of them and right away I felt the difference. I work out every day 5 days a week I started using my glutes when I do cycling. What a difference. I'm trying to avoid knee replacement. I felt on my left knee on 7/21. Doctor said that I damage the Cartilage I had the surgery I got PRP and did help. I feel much better doing your excirse. Thank you
Applying this to patella break. No arthritis or muscles tear...recovering after wearing a brace for 4 weeks. These ,especially #1...is slow go...but been using your other knee suggestions and find they help immensely. Being very gentle and light. Thank you for your video. It'd be great if you did a recovery video directly related to having to wear a brace. Thanks again
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Thank you so much in sharing this video that these exercises for someone who has a severe osteoarthritis just like me .I always watch your videos n it's really very informative n can help a lot to a lot of people with osteoarthritis
Please note the subtitles prevent us from seeing the exact way you do the exercises.Please correct if possible. Tks.
Hey Zippy Abram! Easy fix is the turn off the subtitles by tapping the button with "CC"
We can't change the location of the subtitles for you and our current video production set up won't allow it either. But you can always turn your closed captions off and on!
You explain the exercises so well. Thank you
Hey Tribble, It is our pleasure! 🙌 We appreciate your kind words.🧡
Thank you so much for your instructions David. I’m 77 yr old and having serious knee problems. I had an automobile accident January 2023 and doctors orders are no driving till my Neurologist okays it so I can’t go to my Physical Therapist. I’m going to try your exercises in the mean time and hopefully won’t need a PT. I was going to have knee replacements in February 2023 but since my accident they were postponed. I will let you know how theses work for me.
Thank you.😊
Thank you for sharing dz exercise that will help me lessen my knee pain …
This is a brilliant video, thank you.
Thank you for sharing these exercises. I will definitely try them as k have been struggling with horrible knee pain (bone on bone)
Dr. David. I was seeing a physio therapist about a gr 2 gastroc muscle tear with swelling. He gave me a firm resistance band to improve strength in the muscle. In doing so, I felt the tibia squeezing in to the femur. Subsequent MRI found a medial meniscus posterior root tear and extrusion. I have no pain or swelling and no mobility or flexibility problems. I get some clicking and soft grinding at times. I enjoy watching your video and practise the exercises esp the glutes. Thanks
For the first time in my life , I sure know where my glutes are now.Thanks a lot.Wonderfully explained.
You're welcome swa j!!!
Thank you for your advice, GOD BLESSED.
Hey Alfred may God bless you too!!!
Dear Sir; Thank you so much for your ACL related video.
I hope you give my question’s answer ; such as : My ACL ligament tear- Right knee( confirmed by MRI & also Dr. Physically observed ) this February 2023 And I appointed with a few DR. & they said to go with acl surgery ( by using biodegradable screw, etc.) . I already booked for surgery next month BUT WHEN I SAW YOUR VIDEOS IN UA-cam I GOT A HOPE OF HEALING ACL LIGAMENT NATURALLY WITHOUT SURGERY. In My injured knee no pain & muscle also little bit weak & muscle getting smaller than my Good knee.
Can you please let me know details & what’s kinds of Exercises I have to do ??
Please please answer.
DR David thank you for being you because you are helping so many people. I am Evelyn Robinson from Maryland with the bone on bone both knees and I watched the sciatica video and I got mixed up because my thigh started hurting so I stopped for a bit. I've got the glut exercise but I have to get a video. GOD BLESS YOU.
Thank you for the good information!! You make such a difference!! ✨⭐️✨
You're welcome Gigi! 🌟😊
Hello Dr David , do you have exercises for hand arthritis?
Hey Charles, sure we do! Here is a link to our video describing them:
Must Do Exercise For Hand & Finger Arthritis
ua-cam.com/video/n8eFpkDFdqk/v-deo.html
Will be trying all these videos
Thanks
Thank u sir so nice of u to share the exercises they r easy and yet helpful
You're welcome Jayanthy Laxmi!!!
Your clips are so helpful!Thankyou.
You are amazing… I am so happy I found you… Keep up the good work… God bless you
Hey Kathe may God bless you too!!!
Thankyou for the advise.
You’re welcome theyuha!!!
Thank you for allyour videos. They are well done and very helpful. I am trying to avoid knee replacement, especially during covid.
You’re welcome Anne! Yes hopefully you can get your knees feeling great again!!!
Hi Doc. Thank you very much for suggesting these exercises. I am a daily runner (about 10-12km). I have a knee pain. I guess these will relieve my pain. I will update after 3-4 weeks.
love the chapters in the description box! thanks for your timely info, for me♥also loved your inner knee video, helped me, thanks!
Hey Susie! You're very welcome! Glad you resonated with our message! Just in case you need it, here is a program that could be of help:
Knee Arthritis Recovery Program
epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
We also have a playlist on our UA-cam channel with more help for knee arthritis! Check it out:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Yes, I like this so much it is already giving some results, less pain!!!!
Thank you!!!
Doctor, you're the best. Thank you so much. 😊😊😊
Hey Cora! You're very welcome!
Hi Dr. David, Thank you for all of your advice. I have a question. I am 76 and still working. I do have knee arthritis. my question is. I have to work 2 days a week on my feet. Would it benefit me to rest my knees at some point during the day? And for how long should I do it to continue to work for the rest of the day? Or should I do it a couple times a day? I thank you again for your videos. I have started to follow you faithfully.
THANKYOU! It is GREAT exercises! 👌👍🙂👏...
You are so much better at this than general physical therapy insurance sent me to...2 different places where teens give everyone identical instruction.thank you so much
I’ve just completed 3 weeks of physical therapy and this is exactly what I need to keep my knee pain free.
This is a great set of exercises.
I will try to do atleast 10 rep to start with. The 2nd knew flexing exercise and bridge will be difficult as I have very little ability to bend my knees but I will do to the extent I can.
As soon as i build up my stamina I will get your 28day exercise.
Thank you Dr. David. You are the best! Ever Grateful 🙏
I’m almost 74 and weigh 215. I’ve got ten weeks of PT under my belt and am doing quite a bit better. I know my weight is a factor so I’m wondering if the 28-day program will be for me. Limited funds so I’m praying it will help. Both menisci are gone in my knees. Losing weight is another goal also. I’m praying surgery is not needed at all.
How are you doing, Marcia?
Dr. a 70 year old here with bad knees and shoulders due to arthritis. I have had cracking and pain when squatting on an angled surface located at the TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. The pain and cracking has been in existence for about 2 years. I do those exercises shown in this video, slow progress. Any ideas on what to do for the TIBIALIS ANTERIOR. THANK YOU.
Hey James, tibialis anterior pain is not usually connected directly to knee arthritis. You may have something else going that might need to be evaluated by a professional in person. However, if it is progressing, even if it's slow...you may actually be doing the right thing!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you very much, I failed to mention that my fibula head locks from time time, especially when I stretch in the morning. I will speak with someone for sure, thank you again.
Hi... love the video. Have mild OA in terms of symptoms. No problem walking, just when I get up from sitting for a period of time, or from bed in the morning. Need about 20-30 seconds to fully extend my right leg. Then I'm ok. Just a little discomfort if I contract the muscles in the leg.
I wonder if you have an opinion about the exercises for knee pain of the knees-over-toes-guy, starting with walking backwards and tibialis raises.
I get flare ups in my knees, it moved from one knee to the other…it hurts on inside when i put weight on it, i can bend the knee, but then sometimes it hurts in front of knee?? Do you do these exercises in the morning? I work on my feet 8 hrs a day, alot of standing..i will give this a go.
Wonderful Thank you 🙏
You are so welcome Patricia! 🙏
Hello Dr.thank you.I think I should follow your exercise program.
Hi Molly, You are welcome! Our online programs would be very helpful to help you get on the road to recovery. The 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ACL tears, ligament injuries, chondromalacia patella, cartilage problems and other knee conditions.To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Once purchased you will have lifetime access and for peace of mind we offer a 7-day money back guarantee in case you feel the program is not a fit for you.
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care.🧡
Thank you very much doctor 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much God bless
You're welcome Rose!!!
Thanks doctor 4 ur exercises to be done
Thanks! Your exercises are so helpful!
Hey Judy, you are so welcome! We really appreciate your kind words and support!!
I have bone on bone is this the best exercise for me
My name is Jean. I have bone on bone arthritis. I have no pain in my left knee. However, I have stiffness when walking in my right knee. I started having pain at the area of the popiteal fossa then it moved over to the Tibia. I sometimes feel what seems like a sack of liquid which when I massage goes away but it is quite painful when it happens. Initially I took a Tylenol but no longer in need of any pain medication.
I have difficulty going up stairs which has improved a little although I feel restrictions in my knee when walking. My knee also feels like it is giving way but I have never had a fall.
I can bend my knee without discomfort.
I have seen a surgeon who cannot understand how I do not have pain.
I have been referred to a clinic for cortisone injections. I do not like the idea but the restrictions in my knee has impacted my quality of life. This has been going on for over 8 months.
I have just watched one your videos about strengthening your butt muscles which I intend to work on and hope this will strengthen my knees and stop it from having way. I am also wondering about hyaluronic acid injection not sure if this would help at this stage. I am desperately trying to avoid surgery.
What are your advice to me? My MRI indicated my bone on bone has been going on for the pass 20 years. I think my legs are quite strong. I can adduct and abduct 130 to 170 lbs so think as you have stated" work on your butt muscles"
Thank you so much doc. You’re an earth angel making these helpful videos!
You’re welcome Cyndi!!! 😇
Hi Dr. I am traveling to Ireland via airplane! I have osteoarthritis in both knees, bone on bone! Are there any exercises I can do while on the tight- seated area with little leg extension for straightening my knees? I do know about the raising of my heels and the toe “squeezes” as well as getting up from my seat every 30 minutes to walk up and down the plane aisle! I will be wearing compression stockings for my chronic vein insufficiency/ to prevent blood clots! Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a million! Will be tightening my gluts!
Hello doc I love your exercise it help my knees
Ok! I’m going to try these exercises for the next 5 to 6 months because I’m supposed to have knee surgery next spring! Hopefully they work! Thanks for the exercises! ❤️ 🇨🇦also I have a bakers cyst and a meniscus tear! I’m 75! I’m falling apart! 😢
Don't feel bad! I have the same problem! Do those exercises
Me too, I have 2 meniscus tears and bakers cyst. One surgeon was eager to operate on both. I saw a second surgeon, he wanted to avoid the operation, he sent me to a physiotherapist, that wasn’t a great help. This Dr is really great, I’m going to follow him. I’m 76 I’ll do what I can to avoid any operation.
Hey interested in knowing how you are 8 months later. I am due to have total knee replacement in September after putting it off for years and still not looking forward to it. I am still going to do the exercises he recommends. Never heard about swinging your legs before, but it makes good sense, since they say the knees need to move to generate the senovial fluids. Let me know how it is going for you.
Hii,, need your feedback after 11 month
Hello I am 67 and have a bakers cyst and I am not sure what else. I just found these exercises and so have not tried yet. I’ll be getting X-rays and ultrasound in 2 days to see what is going on. Look on the UA-cam for the Knees Over Toes guy, he came up with exercises for his terrible knees. He is only 36 and has had numerous operations on one knee at least. He suggests walking backwards! All his exercises strengthen and stretch the opposite muscles to what we are often told to do. You should see him now - his mother as well! Good day! 🇨🇦🙏🏻
Thanks so much. My knees thank you…..I’ve been feeling so much better since doing many of your great exercises.
P.s. I love the beard!
You're welcome Haze!!! We're soooo happy to hear that you're feeling so much better from doing our exercises! WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!
🧔🏻Thanks for the beard compliment, we'll pass it on to Dr. David 😉
Very informative Video as always god bless
Thank you Naseem Omar!!!
Thank you doctor David, already doing tailgate swing regularly, I'll incorporate others as well... Thanks very much... 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐
It's a new year eve in my country... So wish you a very happy healthy and marvelous new year ahead... 🍫🍾
Great video thank you. I am now 6 week post TKR on my left knee and doing well unfortunately I have just started to experience a very painful stabbing pain in the inner aspect of my right knee which has lesser degree of OA bit anxious as I was doing really well with the other knee. Are these exercises suitable for this type of scenario? 🥰🏴🇬🇧
I started doing these exercises, and some others from this channel, a few weeks ago, and am so happy with the improvement. I had a tibial plateau fracture almost two years ago that was not properly diagnosed, so I just treated it as if it were the sprain the doctor said it was, so the healing obviously was not ideal. I noticed that knee became more and more "Knock-Kneed" afterwards, but it didn't seem to be causing trouble, so I thought it was just the way it had to be. I could still hike, and do most anything I wanted. Then I had a very strange experience this winter when everything started to hurt, and my legs in particular became so rigid and painful I could barely move. I think it might have been a bad reaction to melatonin, I'll never know, but after that, the bad knee got SO bad, I went for hyaluron shots, which did very little. Doctor said next option was replacement, but I REALLY don't want that, so I figured I try this approach. The muscles were so tense and painful, I did feel as though that was the biggest issue, not the arthritis. (Plus I was doing all the wrong things, stretching the wrong muscles too aggressively and so on.) It makes sense, and truly seems to be helping. My knee is less "knocked" and the mobility is better, and pain much less. Thank you so much, Dr. Middaugh! I want to sign up for the 30 day knee program when I've improved just a tad more so I have a "maintenance" plan!
Thank you.
You’re welcome!!!
Good info been suffering from under the knee pain where calf muscles meet knee..I do bike rides often but not alot of walking..so I started exercising and 30 minutes walk a day..its getting better but still tight
Really ,Great one should follow
Are these exercises useful for meniscus tear also. Please answer sir
I really liked your video, I have been using an exercise bike every day and my knees have never improved, now I will do your exercises only and see if I improve.
Thanks for the video. Can these be done in case of meniscus tear?
Hi Dr . My R knee T k R is done have to go for left in 6 month . Can I do this exercise . Pl guide. . Thanks
Hi Zsomjee1! 😃 We hope that your TKR in your right knee has gone smoothly and that you are recovering well.🤞 We recommend following any restrictions that your healthcare provider has given you. These exercises would be beneficial to address any muscle imbalances you may be experiencing that had contributed to your TKR. If your knee is feeling good and your healthcare provider states it's okay to do these exercises you can try them out. When you do try them out please keep the intensity of movement low until you feel you have complete control of movement and please stop all exercises if you feel any pain. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank u for your prompt reply .
Thanks a lot
Thank u for video Iam 57 I got bone on bone in my knee my doc won't me to have surgery I told her no I did rehab it help .
Does it help do hamstrings curls and exercises
Dr. Can you also show us the exercise which can help for Patella lateralisation ?
Dr can you please suggest some leg exercises on the machines in the gym to avoid knee replacement
Thank you
Are these exercises okay with osteoporosis?
Thank you doctor for your videos. It helps me a lot to understand how I can help to heal my knee pain. Can these exercises been done when you feel some inflammation? Put ice could help? thank you for your response.
Hey David, recently I subscribed your channel and watch your videos regularly. I'm running 62 yrs. In the mid age I used to do exercises like jogging , run, walking, swimming etc. Sometimes practiced yoga. From 2013 I used to play golf regularly. But at times I fell pain on the inner side of my right knee. Recently in last February the pain became severe and stopped playing golf. Finally as per doctor's advice I did MRI. The impression is like following:-
1. Minimal joint effusion
2.Grade2 signal change in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus.
3.ACL injury with small ganglion cyst on PCL.
The docto comented as OA advised me some medication and advised for gym, cycling and swimming. I'm following the advice without significant improvement.
Could you please advise me what to do?
Hi I had the same problem,and tryed everything untill I started using arnica oil and cannabex oil together morning and night
When I find a decent PT, I MAY go. May being the operative word ☺
I am waiting for knees surgery. I do like what you are teaching. Thank you. But what about the synovial fluid which is there no more? Will these exercise enable comfortable walking & stairs climbing dispite not having the synovial fluid?
My dr. Has recommended the cortisone shots, and not much else despite the fact I have a torn test don in my ankle area, and a meniscus tear. I'm fairly active, walk every day, work, do yard work, and walk a lot during a favorite pastime of going to outdoor flea markets. He says I'm 5 years from surgery...I just don't want to lose any of that, or get worse.
Great Job
I'm 35 recently diagnosed with cartilage loss of knees can I do these Excersices?
🙏🏼 Thank You
Hi Mariette! You are very welcome! Thank you for your support! 🙌🏽🧡
great physical theraphy,i will do when i het home after work, so is it okay while i git inflamation or should I wait
A few years ago I was told i needed total knee replacement. I wasnt in pain then. But now if I don't use d stationary bike often I am in pain and I now take pain killers once or twice weekly which I dont know like. I also developed a bow leg - can this be reverse d or only with surgery?
BTW I only discovered your channel this week, today I tried your technique for using stairs and it worked so well ; thank for that.