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.
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 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 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 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!
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🙏💊❤️
Hello there Doctor, I was following your videos for knee arthritis for about 3-4 yrs. Unfortunately I needed to have TKR left severe arthritis done 4 mos ago. Am now having problem with the right moderate arthritis. Doing PT on left TKR plus exercise for the right knee is very challenging for me. I need the right leg to do the left TKR exercise which I think aggravates the right knee pain. Do you have any suggestion on how I can do this properly? Tess from California Thank you
Thank you for this video..I just started doing the exercises, but already feel relief. I couldn’t get into my dr for a month to get referred to a physical therapist, but I think this video is exactly what I need. 🙏🥰👏
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.🧡
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.
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
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 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🚶♀️🧍♀️🧎♀️🏃♀️💕💕💕
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 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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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
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... 🍫🍾
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
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 🙏
Hi Nazleen, We're sorry to see that you are struggling with some of the exercises in this video. There is no way for us to tell what the problem would be without being able to watch your form when performing the exercise. We would highly recommend a Virtual Consultation. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations including cost please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ Our Virtual Consultations are currently on sale for $100 off. Please use the code VC2024 upon checkout to redeem the discount. Once purchased, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to answer any questions and find the best date and time for your appointment. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to contact us. Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery!🧡
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... 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.
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? 🥰🏴🇬🇧
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! 🇨🇦🙏🏻
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.
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"
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.
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?
Hey Farida! We are so sorry you had to have your knee replaced! Our advice is to consider doing these exercises instead: “Knee Replacement Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a.html
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.
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 😉
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
Im suffering from osteoarthritis right knee...since i follow your tips and exercises, my knee feels much better....No pains when i get up or taking walks...Thanks
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.
J
Op
You probably weren’t as truly injured as you thought.Voodoo sells.
This is the best set of instructions I have ever seen on line.
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 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!!
@@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 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 ❤️
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.
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!
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 🧡
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!
THANK YOU, soo glad to practice all the exercises regularly and avoid surgery on the other knee.
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🙏💊❤️
Hello there Doctor,
I was following your videos for knee arthritis for about 3-4 yrs.
Unfortunately I needed to have TKR left severe arthritis done 4 mos ago. Am now having problem with the right moderate arthritis. Doing PT on left TKR plus exercise for the right knee is very challenging for me. I need the right leg to do the left TKR exercise which I think aggravates the right knee pain. Do you have any suggestion on how I can do this properly?
Tess from California
Thank you
Thank you for this video..I just started doing the exercises, but already feel relief. I couldn’t get into my dr for a month to get referred to a physical therapist, but I think this video is exactly what I need. 🙏🥰👏
I hope to do these exercises daily! Thanks for this information!!
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
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
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!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy assistant
Thanks for your help i
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!!!
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!
Thank you for sharing dz exercise that will help me lessen my knee pain …
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
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!!!!
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 🌺
Thank you, great suggestions, i will try these exercises, a bit of a hope for me.
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! 😊
Thank you for sharing these exercises. I will definitely try them as k have been struggling with horrible knee pain (bone on bone)
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
Yes, I like this so much it is already giving some results, less pain!!!!
This is a brilliant video, thank you.
You explain the exercises so well. Thank you
Hey Tribble, It is our pleasure! 🙌 We appreciate your kind words.🧡
Thank u sir so nice of u to share the exercises they r easy and yet helpful
You're welcome Jayanthy Laxmi!!!
Thank you!!!
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.🧡
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.
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
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 🙋🏻♀️ 🙊 🙈 🙉 🌬 🚶♀️🧍♀️🧎♀️🏃♀️💕💕💕
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!!!
Doctor, you're the best. Thank you so much. 😊😊😊
Hey Cora! You're very welcome!
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
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.
Just fantastic exercises for my knees. ❤ ftom ireland
Thank you for your advice, GOD BLESSED.
Hey Alfred may God bless you too!!!
Hello doc I love your exercise it help my knees
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.
9
Thanks doctor 4 ur exercises to be done
Will be trying all these videos
Thanks
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’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.
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.
Dr can you please suggest some leg exercises on the machines in the gym to avoid knee replacement
Thank you
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.
Dr. Can you also show us the exercise which can help for Patella lateralisation ?
Thanks for the video. Can these be done in case of meniscus tear?
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 .
Thank you for the good information!! You make such a difference!! ✨⭐️✨
You're welcome Gigi! 🌟😊
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!!!
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
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... 🍫🍾
Thanks! Your exercises are so helpful!
Hey Judy, you are so welcome! We really appreciate your kind words and support!!
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
❤
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’ve just completed 3 weeks of physical therapy and this is exactly what I need to keep my knee pain free.
Thank you Dr. I try my best to followed as you said. 5 day. But still my knee pain bothering me.
Hi Nazleen, We're sorry to see that you are struggling with some of the exercises in this video. There is no way for us to tell what the problem would be without being able to watch your form when performing the exercise. We would highly recommend a Virtual Consultation.
By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations including cost please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
Our Virtual Consultations are currently on sale for $100 off. Please use the code VC2024 upon checkout to redeem the discount.
Once purchased, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to answer any questions and find the best date and time for your appointment.
If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery!🧡
Thank you so much God bless
You're welcome Rose!!!
Really ,Great one should follow
Thankyou for the advise.
You’re welcome theyuha!!!
5-10 mins tailgate swings, several times a day
3 rounds, 30 seconds, knee flexion stretch (light)
3 rounds @ 30 seconds, knee extension (toes outward, butterfly fingers gently pressing thigh to straighten leg)
10 reps @ 10 seconds Butt Activation options:
Seated; squeeze glute muscles, spread knees to intensify
Standing; abs tight, pelvic tipped forward, shoulders & chest slightly bent forward
Bridge; lying on back, knees bent, raise hips SLIGHTLY (feel glutes, NOT QUADS)
Clamshell; on side, knees bent slightly, set ABS first, roll HIPS forward-open knees
SLIGHTLY (glutes NOT quads)
50-100 reps Raise the Roof; slightly bend knees, DONT ARCH BACK, squeeze butt muscles on
upward motion, while raising arms
Your clips are so helpful!Thankyou.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support!!!
THANKYOU! It is GREAT exercises! 👌👍🙂👏...
Very informative Video as always god bless
Thank you Naseem Omar!!!
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.
I have bone on bone is this the best exercise for me
Wonderful Thank you 🙏
You are so welcome Patricia! 🙏
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.
Thank you very much doctor 👍🏻👍🏻
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? 🥰🏴🇬🇧
great physical theraphy,i will do when i het home after work, so is it okay while i git inflamation or should I wait
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! 🇨🇦🙏🏻
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.
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"
Does it help do hamstrings curls and exercises
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.
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?
I'm 35 recently diagnosed with cartilage loss of knees can I do these Excersices?
Thank you. Did knee replacement on left knee but trying to avoid on Right knee. Have RA. Will these exercises hurt surgery knee?
Hey Farida! We are so sorry you had to have your knee replaced! Our advice is to consider doing these exercises instead:
“Knee Replacement Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a.html
Are these exercises useful for meniscus tear also. Please answer sir
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.
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 😉
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
Thank you so much doc. You’re an earth angel making these helpful videos!
You’re welcome Cyndi!!! 😇
Im suffering from osteoarthritis right knee...since i follow your tips and exercises, my knee feels much better....No pains when i get up or taking walks...Thanks
Great to hear Harendra Thankey!!! We're so happy to hear that your knee is feeling better!
That's awesome, how are you doing?
Can you do these exercises with a Baker's Cyst?
What about strengthening exercises for the legs using progressive overload
Hello Dear Dr. Middaugh
Thanks a lot