I have been suffering from knee and low back pain since 2018. No body told me anything useful that can give me relief until now. I got in contact with your videos not more than a week now. I have followed your videos on baby squarts and they helped so much. I have added these ones for knee again. The world indeed is a small village now. One can get help no matter what region he or she is living. Thanks so much my dear Dr.
Thank you so mych for your Videos Dr. I am from India and am 71yrs .left Kne pain and thr ortho tells me im lucky to just start knee pain and would need to do replacement. Ive een doing your exercuses and feel there is an improvement. Im so happy to have stumbled upon your vidris. Gid bless you for allvyour efforts
Dr. Middaugh you are the best. Thank you for your videos explaining your exercises and demonstrating them. I have been doing physical therapy for years for a knee injury, had arthroscopy and knee surgery over the years. Now I have to have a knee replacement to finally get normal range of motion and strength. My knee has been slightly bent since the injury first surgery. I have never understood why the PT couldn't straighten my leg and have had limitations to stoop, all cartilage shattered and removed. I just want to walk normally with no limitations. Your exercises were never shown to me by any of my PT people and you have been so helpful to show exercises that really work. Bless you and your practice.
I found this whilst searching about knee replacement. I have been doing the glute strengthening exercises and these stretching exercises. Over a period of a month I usually have 2-4 days of excruciating pain requiring meds (high dose cocodamol and Naproxen), 7 days of no pain and the remainder in the 1-6 bracket sometimes needing meds (ibuprofen and low dose cocodamol). What this regimen has done is put it in the low band most of the time but no need for meds. I am hoping as the flexibility and glutes improve this reduces. But it's good not to be stuffing meds down my throat to survive the day. Just thank you for making it simple and accessible. Sharing with people who need it.
Hi Mary, You are welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have knee arthritis help playlist that can also aid in your recovery. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi, Michael! You're so welcome! Here at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy we specialize in helping people avoid unnecessary injections & surgery while traditional physical therapy tends to focus on healing post surgery. Because of this, the information we provide will be different versus traditional physical therapy advice. :)
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy That's exactly what I needed. AFter doing these stretches today my knew loosened up way more than what I've been able to get it to do for months. I'll keep doing it.
If you can't find a local doc and/or therapist, look through these exercises, and make up your own little program. The important thing is to do your exercises every day!
Hey Taylor, We are grateful for the opportunity to be able help out!🙌 Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to us. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we compiled for Knee Arthritis Help. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html Please take care! 🧡
Thank you for all the help that you take the time to give us. Im starting to do these exercises but one that made a difference straight away was turning your foot out when going up the stairs. no pain what so ever doing it like that. Thanks
Hey Paul, It's our pleasure! We are so happy to see that the exercises have been making a difference to you and that you aren't feeling any pain. Please take care! 🙌
Broke my left leg in 1972 lol. The army spent 5 months looking for the fracture lol . Today I’m 69 yoa fitness nut who has arthritis in this knee . I do a yoga routine 5 days a week , bike ride, and train with weights five days a week . Your stretches helped me right away . Thanks for the guidance😊
I start my morning with these stretches after suffering from bursitis. It feels so good and gets me going each day. I follow with so many of your other videos as well. Strengthening my glute muscles. Thank you so much for your help….from Ontario, Canada ❤
You have done very good with my niece because I had it swollen on the side but I did everything you said especially swinging back and forth and it went down and it feels better. Thank you so much. I'm so glad I found you on UA-cam. Thank you
Love this! I can't wait to see how things work out doing these new stretches. My last few physical and occupational therapists hurt me so bad i was not able to walk after they left and OT would literally yank my arms to try to stretch the contractures in my elbows. I decided to take things in my own hands and I've been doing so much better. I hope with these new stretches things get even better.
Hey Lizdenas! We're glad that you're doing better now! We hope these stretches work for you. If you've been suffering with knee arthritis, you must check out our full playlist of knee arthritis videos: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hi, it’s been 7 months ever since my mom had knee surgery. She is able to move one of her knee freely but the other keeps swelling, she keeps referring about stiffness in the corner of the joint section. This makes her movements very stiff. The doctor around our area suggested that it could be because there is some issue in the corners and we should be focusing on exercises which helps in corner muscle movements. Can you suggest something on this?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyplz make a video how too much lifting of weight by normal young people from age 30 to 40 how it can damage y wrong exercise !!
Here I am in Germany and have no one helping me like that doctor from ElPaso! You really talk like you have the problems yourself, I definitely feel all the problem you are talking about. I am so thankful to you! You do wonders 🩵
Hey Dr. Middaugh, I'm so glad, I found you on UA-cam. I have a stiff knee problem. It does not hurt or swell. Its just stiff. I will try your exercises and hope they work for me. So far, my knee feels like it is getting better. Will let you know the outcome. Thank you, Inez
Hey Maureen, yes that is common place for many PT clinics. They tend to focus on the thigh muscles. We hope you can start to focus on the glutes now!!!
hello great video ! I think it is the one I am looking for : fear of surgery, have knees problems that prevent me for walking... suffer for a long time. I did stretchings and I just understand that it could be not the solution !! I will do the 5 minutes exercices. Very helpfull indeed. I am from France. Thanks a lot ! Keep us informed.
I just wake up and this video popped up and I followed your routine on these Knee stretches - nice feeling - my right Knee ( the one that gives me some pain felt much more alive as if blood and fluid moved happily around as if “oiling” everything from within. And very well illustrated so easy to follow 🙏🎵🍀🎶💚
Hi Tillytogs, You're welcome! Thank you for joining us all the way from Ireland.🇮🇪 We do hope this was able to bring you some relief. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for knee arthritis help. You can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thank you. I found this older video of yours. Your advice and diagnosis are spot on: I had been using a standup desk in the last 4 to 5 years, convinced that this was better than sitting in front of the computer all day. Since the pandemic, I further intensified my working-while-standing up habit, folding in ballet bar exercises and (over)stretching, even jump roping in between as I worked. The prolonged standing up and over stretching did me in: Six to eight weeks ago, I woke up with stiff knees and this has persisted. Your stretching tips, including tips on walking down the stairs by engaging the glutes and with knees turned out, are helping alleviate the stiffness. I now sit on a stool while working and have eased up on my active lifestyle.
WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!! This is amazing to hear youtube-surfer!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!! We're soooo happy to hear that our videos have helped you out!!!
Hey Makaveli, we appreciate your kind words! 🧡In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we have compiled for knee arthritis pain help. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html We hope you can experience relief soon. Please take care! 🙌
Hey Brian, You are very welcome!🙌 We are happy to help. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee arthritis help. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html We hope you start feeling some relief soon! Please take care.🌟
You dont know how much you have helped me in your videos about stretching and exercising my need to strengthen and get rid of pain plus listening to my body if i am doing too much to hurt my knees.. thank u so much for all your info about knee care.. god bless
Thank you, Doc ! I just came from seeing a "surgeon" because the other guy, another Doc., my 2nd one told me the MRI info showed I could continue to skip & run (similar to my PT; I think she probably knew I was without cartilage, now bone to bone, hurrying me out the door, not knowing what else to do with me, encouraging me to continue run and skip exercises). So, the surgeon today was only to give me "layman's terms" from the MRI, because the 2nd guy had not given the truth, then leaving the business, putting me with the surgeon, laving my GP to tell me things looked "bad" on my MRI info; she encouraged me to seek out another Orthopaedic, or to ask him for a reference. So, here I am with YOU, and I LOVE what you are teaching me. Mine is "bone on bone", and the surgeon was eager to do surgery, even showing me to physical items and how they will be put together. I just said to him, " I'll give it some thought", while the other part, I knew this wasn't what I wanted to do without further information. Ok, where do I go from here to obtain the "stages"? I give you a "thumbs up !"
Hey Susan, we are so sorry to hear about your knee arthritis and how complicated things can get sometimes with healthcare :-( But, we are so proud of you for being proactive about seeking alternative solutions! Let's start with learning a bit more about the arthritis stages: “How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis” ua-cam.com/video/74jNLJwgiPM/v-deo.html Here is a playlist with several exercises you could do: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html And in case you need a structured program, here is The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Thanks Doc ! That's really helpful. If I don't move every 30 to 40 minutes I stiffen up but I'm recovering quicker after following ur program and recover quicker first thing in the morning too. Will add in these stretches too.
Hi Anna! You are very welcome! Thank you for your support! “Knee Arthritis Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html Please keep us posted on your progress 🧡
❤great great videos you are the only one that give advice on line without asking to buy nor promote any of your products you are a such a great Doctor !
Very helpful, thank you. Guessing I have knee arthritis with stiffness that has developed since I started PT because of left medial meniscus tear. I didn’t want to wait 6 weeks to get in to see the orthopedic doc’s PA so asked PCP to refer me to PT. The pain from the meniscus tear has resolved, but the exercises the PT is having me do…a lot of stretching of the thigh, hips, calves and strengthening of thigh, glutes…I’ve developed severe tightness around my left knee with bending feeling like there is a tight band around it! I want to do the stretching daily, but maybe it’s too much right now? Your recommended movements are already helpful and I will continue them. I have received an authorization for an MRI - the original X-ray report did not mention any arthritis and I have never had any problems with my knees (70 years old). The therapist thinks because of the limited ROM from my 20 year old right ankle replacement that my left knee was compensating and finally said “enough!” I have my son getting married in another 10 days and was wanting to be able to do the Mother and Son dance with him without too many problems…hoping the MRI will show what the actual problem is and we can go from there but that isn’t for another 2 weeks. Guess I’ll just treat it as if I do have knee arthritis - shouldn’t hurt anything if I listen to my body.
Sir, thank you. I have inner kner pain little lower side. And have severe pain in the morning and becomes less with the day. What am I Suffering? My doctor gave pain killers. Please suggest sir.
Thank you!!!!!! The first 1 did hurt but I cannot bend that knee at all I had a sports injury...ripped meniscus 14 years ago..so I think I need follow up therapy.
I have arthritis in both of my knees with the left one feeling more severe. After walking or being on my feet for 20 minutes my left knee becomes stiff (I’m on my feet all day at my job). It feels like a piece of wood. Unfortunately I can’t have PT for my knee since I’m doing PT for my shoulder. I did the exercises in this video & it wasn’t stiff! I just feel slight pain by my knee cap (maybe I should eliminate moving it). I’ll have to try these stretches in the mornings when I’ll be on my feet & see how long the effects lasts. Also, I had my first gel injection today. I’ll definitely watch your other videos. Thank you!
Thank You very much sir, your kind sincerity in teaching some of us new to osteoarhritis is appreciateted, and very much aleviated some of the fears associated with this ailment. God Bless you Sir!
Hey @wakinguptheremnantworldwide! You're every welcome. We hope you found the information on this video helpful. Here is everything we have on knee arthritis, you can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html“
You are really good . I am deeply inspired. I am from Chennai in India I am 70 years old and diabetic since 14 years. Now the ortho doctor has adviced me to get my right knee replacef. But I am hesitant to go for surgery. I want to do the stretches and exercises that you have played in your various videos. Pls advice sir
Hi Oscar, Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate being part of our community. In case you are interested we have a knee arthritis help playlist you could help with your recovery. You can access it here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Nouman Hameed is here from Pakistan. I got my Arthroscopy done for Partial ACL Tear 2 years back. I've not followed proper exercise. Now my knee is locked and got sever pain. Dr's here ask for again operation. I need a best advice to tackle the knee stiffness
Hey man this has been the best video ever. Im 45 with osteoarthritis on my knees . I have had my right knee locked for about 7 days. They gave me a cortisone shot on Monday today is Sat evening . Now is when I feel maybe 60% better. I live in Miami Fl can you recommend me someone down here . Thank you very much and God Bless
Hey Danny! Sorry that you’re suffering with knee osteoarthritis right now :-( You’re very young too! We’re glad you got relief from this and your cortisone shot. Hopefully it will continue to improve. Jeremy at this clinic in Miami should be able to help you out. advancedpts.com/ In case you need help in the meantime, we’ve got a whole playlist of knee arthritis videos right here. “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hi Doc , I am 47 years old . Stage 4 of OA arthritis . I am quiet active do swimming and yoga . I want to avoid the shots . Please suggest if you know someone here in North california.
You have made such a difference in my knee health. I really messed my knee up during the two years I was hobbling around while my shattered ankle healed. But your recommendations have help me understand the mechanics of my knee movement and the exercises/stretches have strengthened my surrounding muscles. I once thought I was headed for knee surgery, but now, most days I am almost pain free. Thank you, thank you
Hey Bharathi.K M Rao! Sorry to hear about your knee stiffness :-( We don't have any videos about rheumatoid arthritis at this time. We'll ask Dr. David about doing some :-)
Thanks Doctor i need more Guidance from U , i am having Artharitus and stiffness in my Left knee Dr please help us in the Diet we should have and medication and exercises too Thanks for ur Valuable time Doc God Bless
Hi Geraldine! 👋 We're so sorry that you've been struggling with arthritis and stiffness in your left knee.🥺It can be a frustrating to deal with on a day to day basis. That is a great question! We do have additional information and exercises for the knee arthritis help. You can check it out here: "The 2 Best Diet Changes To Make Today Battle Knee Arthritis" ua-cam.com/video/BZC30QpGl3c/v-deo.html “Vitamins & Supplements For Joint Health” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYQFXG0TxdLTJm0yunOpXEJ.html “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🧡
Your explanations and examples are so relatable. This is perfect video for exactly whst was happening to me yesterday. I was in the kitchen cooking up a gourmet dinner... lots of food prepping and cooking things on the stove for a long time. After eating, i took the stairs and my legs felt like they're made of steel or bricks. It was so bad... i had to go lie down in bed. Your examples are wonderful, it helps us connect to what we are doing for the pain to flare up... because sometimes we are unsure particularly if osteoarthritis is a fairly new diagnosis and we are trying to navigate and figure things out.
Dr said i will need a knee replacement.I really want to avoid this. Just done these exercises and my knee feels better. Thank you so very much for all the help you provide.🌟👍🏻🙋🏻♀️Subbed from 🇬🇧
Hey Teresa! Sorry to hear about your knee situation :-( But it’s great that you improved with these exercises and stretches! If you can continue to improve over time as you implement the right things then you might have a chance to truly avoid knee replacement surgery. Here is a playlist of all our videos about knee arthritis so you can learn more: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks a million.I have been doing lots of stretches and exercises for seniors which made me feel better in myself, but not one of them has helped my knee with pain and stiffness until i saw this yesterday.I walked up the stairs almost pain and stiffness free after doing the exercise once.The OA made my one knee twice the size of the other and my leg was bowing. Thanks to Ketovore the swelling has gone down loads and now with your help with stretches i am much better after 15 years. YOU ARE AMAZING.THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY 💜I have to dash I’m off to do my stretches😂👍🏻🙋🏻♀️👏🎖🇬🇧
Hello! I have had problems with my knees for many years and the help I have received has only made it worse, as my thigh muscles are too strong. Now I have done your exercises and feel a difference. But is it common to get tight / stiff in the calf and Achilles tendons and in the arch of the foot?
Thanks a lot for your professional, easily understandable advice and tricks. It is such a relief to know that we can do work on our own knees to feel better. Recently I have been watching your videos and learnt a lot about my knee problem. Your explanations definitely help to understand what is good and bad for the knees.
Most sincere thank you for your helpful teaching. I found it very effective.
I have been suffering from knee and low back pain since 2018. No body told me anything useful that can give me relief until now. I got in contact with your videos not more than a week now. I have followed your videos on baby squarts and they helped so much. I have added these ones for knee again. The world indeed is a small village now. One can get help no matter what region he or she is living. Thanks so much my dear Dr.
I appreciate that you get to the point quickly. Thank you!
Thank you so mych for your Videos Dr. I am from India and am 71yrs .left Kne pain and thr ortho tells me im lucky to just start knee pain and would need to do replacement. Ive een doing your exercuses and feel there is an improvement. Im so happy to have stumbled upon your vidris. Gid bless you for allvyour efforts
Thank you Dr David, I really need these exercises, watching from Australia 🇦🇺🐨
Dr. Middaugh you are the best. Thank you for your videos explaining your exercises and demonstrating them. I have been doing physical therapy for years for a knee injury, had arthroscopy and knee surgery over the years. Now I have to have a knee replacement to finally get normal range of motion and strength. My knee has been slightly bent since the injury first surgery. I have never understood why the PT couldn't straighten my leg and have had limitations to stoop, all cartilage shattered and removed. I just want to walk normally with no limitations. Your exercises were never shown to me by any of my PT people and you have been so helpful to show exercises that really work. Bless you and your practice.
Thank you, the best advice is to listen to your body. From Melbourne Australia.
Yes dj fredericks! 100% Yes!!
❤️🇦🇺
I found this whilst searching about knee replacement.
I have been doing the glute strengthening exercises and these stretching exercises. Over a period of a month I usually have 2-4 days of excruciating pain requiring meds (high dose cocodamol and Naproxen), 7 days of no pain and the remainder in the 1-6 bracket sometimes needing meds (ibuprofen and low dose cocodamol). What this regimen has done is put it in the low band most of the time but no need for meds. I am hoping as the flexibility and glutes improve this reduces. But it's good not to be stuffing meds down my throat to survive the day.
Just thank you for making it simple and accessible. Sharing with people who need it.
Great job in ALL you do
Hi Mary,
You are welcome! Just in case you're interested, we have knee arthritis help playlist that can also aid in your recovery. You can check it out here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Wow, thanks so much. My doctor didn't tell me any of this stuff.
Hi, Michael! You're so welcome! Here at El Paso Manual Physical Therapy we specialize in helping people avoid unnecessary injections & surgery while traditional physical therapy tends to focus on healing post surgery. Because of this, the information we provide will be different versus traditional physical therapy advice. :)
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy That's exactly what I needed. AFter doing these stretches today my knew loosened up way more than what I've been able to get it to do for months. I'll keep doing it.
Thank you, watching from the Philippines
I am in the UK and I wish our GPs and Physios were like this great Dr David from El Paso!
Blessing
If you can't find a local doc and/or therapist, look through these exercises, and make up your own little program. The important thing is to do your exercises every day!
Thank you! You described exactly what I go through with my knees. ❤
Thank you so very much for your free guidance. You're a generous soul, and it's deeply appreciated. :)
Hey Taylor, We are grateful for the opportunity to be able help out!🙌 Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to us. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we compiled for Knee Arthritis Help. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Please take care! 🧡
Thank you so much for your videos. My knees are slowly improving.
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
It's fantastic to hear you're slowly improving Connie!!!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
Wow! These stretches helped first time.
Thanks you so very much doctor my feet really feel stiff I have sciatica pain please help me thank you watching from Japan
Thank you for all the help that you take the time to give us. Im starting to do these exercises but one that made a difference straight away was turning your foot out when going up the stairs. no pain what so ever doing it like that. Thanks
Hey Paul, It's our pleasure! We are so happy to see that the exercises have been making a difference to you and that you aren't feeling any pain. Please take care! 🙌
Broke my left leg in 1972 lol. The army spent 5 months looking for the fracture lol . Today I’m 69 yoa fitness nut who has arthritis in this knee . I do a yoga routine 5 days a week , bike ride, and train with weights five days a week . Your stretches helped me right away . Thanks for the guidance😊
Wooohoooo!!! This is great to hear @hewer1953!!!
We really hope you thrive in your 70s!!!
I have been in the brace for 3 months after operation now my knee is very stiff.
Thanks. You have explained this so well.
You're welcome Myrna!!!
Your advice is extremely helpful and important ....sending 🎉 from London 🇬🇧
Thank you so much for your videos
I start my morning with these stretches after suffering from bursitis. It feels so good and gets me going each day. I follow with so many of your other videos as well. Strengthening my glute muscles. Thank you so much for your help….from Ontario, Canada ❤
Yayyy!!! We’re glad our help gets you feeling better and gets you going each day!!! You’re welcome!!! ❤️ 🇨🇦
Thank you! from the Philippines, Rizal province.
You have done very good with my niece because I had it swollen on the side but I did everything you said especially swinging back and forth and it went down and it feels better. Thank you so much. I'm so glad I found you on UA-cam. Thank you
Thank you doctor David🙏
You're welcome Rebeca!!!
You give the best advice I have heard so far. 🙂 I can tell you speak from experience and that is the best teacher.
Thank you Laurie!!! ❤️
Thank you for the content you post.. profoundly appreciated
You are the knee master. I bow to you sensei thank you. Finally fixed my knees thanks to you
Love this! I can't wait to see how things work out doing these new stretches. My last few physical and occupational therapists hurt me so bad i was not able to walk after they left and OT would literally yank my arms to try to stretch the contractures in my elbows. I decided to take things in my own hands and I've been doing so much better. I hope with these new stretches things get even better.
Hey Lizdenas! We're glad that you're doing better now! We hope these stretches work for you. If you've been suffering with knee arthritis, you must check out our full playlist of knee arthritis videos:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hi, it’s been 7 months ever since my mom had knee surgery. She is able to move one of her knee freely but the other keeps swelling, she keeps referring about stiffness in the corner of the joint section. This makes her movements very stiff. The doctor around our area suggested that it could be because there is some issue in the corners and we should be focusing on exercises which helps in corner muscle movements. Can you suggest something on this?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyplz make a video how too much lifting of weight by normal young people from age 30 to 40 how it can damage y wrong exercise !!
Here I am in Germany and have no one helping me like that doctor from ElPaso! You really talk like you have the problems yourself, I definitely feel all the problem you are talking about. I am so thankful to you! You do wonders 🩵
Geht mir auch so 😊
Do your exercises every day! That is the best thing that will help you.
Same here in the 🇬🇧 UK. Good luck
Hey Dr. Middaugh, I'm so glad, I found you on UA-cam. I have a stiff knee problem. It does not hurt or swell. Its just stiff. I will try your exercises and hope they work for me. So far, my knee feels like it is getting better. Will let you know the outcome. Thank you, Inez
Hey Inez! Sorry to hear that you have a stiff knee :-( We hope those exercises work for you as well! We look forward to the update!
Have shared this with my sister I am so grateful for your videos
Appreciate your knee videos!
After 2 months pt, your advice makes sense for me. Too much pain w heavy exercises for thighs.
Hey Maureen, yes that is common place for many PT clinics. They tend to focus on the thigh muscles. We hope you can start to focus on the glutes now!!!
I had knee replacement can I walk which you showed
hello great video ! I think it is the one I am looking for : fear of surgery, have knees problems that prevent me for walking... suffer for a long time. I did stretchings and I just understand that it could be not the solution !! I will do the 5 minutes exercices. Very helpfull indeed. I am from France. Thanks a lot ! Keep us informed.
Thank you.
I just wake up and this video popped up and I followed your routine on these Knee stretches - nice feeling - my right Knee ( the one that gives me some pain felt much more alive as if blood and fluid moved happily around as if “oiling” everything from within. And very well illustrated so easy to follow 🙏🎵🍀🎶💚
these are really good i can feel it right away thanks doc
You're welcome dado dado!!!
Thank you doc. I really needed to hear that . I hv a very stiff knee
Very good 👏👏
Excellent thank you!
Thank you doctor for video that you are sharing to us. I have started with the excesize every day
Thank you!!
You Are my knee Guru.
Thank you Sophie!!! 🧡
Thank you much appreciated from Ireland 😊
Hi Tillytogs, You're welcome! Thank you for joining us all the way from Ireland.🇮🇪 We do hope this was able to bring you some relief. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for knee arthritis help. You can access it here:
“Knee Arthritis Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I will try these exercises
Thank you so much Dr. Middaugh..I’m so thankful for or your advice..Thank You Sir..🙏😊❤️
You're very welcome! 😊🧡
Thanks for your information 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you. I found this older video of yours. Your advice and diagnosis are spot on: I had been using a standup desk in the last 4 to 5 years, convinced that this was better than sitting in front of the computer all day. Since the pandemic, I further intensified my working-while-standing up habit, folding in ballet bar exercises and (over)stretching, even jump roping in between as I worked. The prolonged standing up and over stretching did me in: Six to eight weeks ago, I woke up with stiff knees and this has persisted. Your stretching tips, including tips on walking down the stairs by engaging the glutes and with knees turned out, are helping alleviate the stiffness. I now sit on a stool while working and have eased up on my active lifestyle.
WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!
This is amazing to hear youtube-surfer!!!!
Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
We're soooo happy to hear that our videos have helped you out!!!
Jo
You telling the truth about the fluid because I've been doing the fluid thing that you told me to do and it have shifted in my legs. Thank you so much
You are very good at what you do too because we help my knee when it was in pain and swelled up. Thank you
Thank GOD for you Dr. Your instructions have been so helpful and has made a tremendous impact on the pain level.❤❤❤
Hey Vesta, thank you so so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you and your support! WE are happy that we have been able to help you 🧡 🧡 🧡
God bless you sir
Hey Makaveli, we appreciate your kind words! 🧡In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist we have compiled for knee arthritis pain help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We hope you can experience relief soon. Please take care! 🙌
thankful for your videos.. Your knowledge and efforts make so many of us feel better.
You're welcome Cici!!!
EXELENT BEEN FOLLOWING AND WHAT A CHANGE.
Thank you doc I really needed to hear that
Hey Brian, You are very welcome!🙌 We are happy to help. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee arthritis help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We hope you start feeling some relief soon! Please take care.🌟
You dont know how much you have helped me in your videos about stretching and exercising my need to strengthen and get rid of pain plus listening to my body if i am doing too much to hurt my knees.. thank u so much for all your info about knee care.. god bless
Thank you, Doc ! I just came from seeing a "surgeon" because the other guy, another Doc., my 2nd one told me the MRI info showed I could continue to skip & run (similar to my PT; I think she probably knew I was without cartilage, now bone to bone, hurrying me out the door, not knowing what else to do with me, encouraging me to continue run and skip exercises). So, the surgeon today was only to give me "layman's terms" from the MRI, because the 2nd guy had not given the truth, then leaving the business, putting me with the surgeon, laving my GP to tell me things looked "bad" on my MRI info; she encouraged me to seek out another Orthopaedic, or to ask him for a reference. So, here I am with YOU, and I LOVE what you are teaching me. Mine is "bone on bone", and the surgeon was eager to do surgery, even showing me to physical items and how they will be put together.
I just said to him, " I'll give it some thought", while the other part, I knew this wasn't what I wanted to do without further information. Ok, where do I go from here to obtain the "stages"? I give you a "thumbs up !"
Hey Susan, we are so sorry to hear about your knee arthritis and how complicated things can get sometimes with healthcare :-(
But, we are so proud of you for being proactive about seeking alternative solutions! Let's start with learning a bit more about the arthritis stages:
“How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis”
ua-cam.com/video/74jNLJwgiPM/v-deo.html
Here is a playlist with several exercises you could do:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
And in case you need a structured program, here is The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program:
epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Thanks Doc ! That's really helpful. If I don't move every 30 to 40 minutes I stiffen up but I'm recovering quicker after following ur program and recover quicker first thing in the morning too. Will add in these stretches too.
Hey Miriam! That's great to hear that you're recovering quicker now! 🙌
We're sooo happy for your success!!!
Thanks so much very useful advice😊
Hi Anna! You are very welcome! Thank you for your support!
“Knee Arthritis Help”
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Please keep us posted on your progress 🧡
My knee felt good while doing the exercises... Thank you
You’re welcome HopeFaith!!!
Your videos are really helpful Dr, it makes it easy to manage the knee arthritis
Yes that's right. I texted to them I sent it to them and I don't know if they're going to do it but you help me. Thank you, you really
Hey Mary, you are very welcome! We are glad that you enjoy our content and find it helpful! Thank you for checking in and letting us know!
Thanks for your advices
You're welcome madhuri hegde!!!
❤great great videos you are the only one that give advice on line without asking to buy nor promote any of your products you are a such a great Doctor !
Hi Lydia! 🧡 Thank you so much, we truly appreciate your kind words and support! We are happy to know we have been able to help 🌟
Thank you, I do these stretching exercises ever day now. I need these.
Thanks.
After doing this 2x today I have noticed a difference.
Hi Dr. David thanks
Hey June, you are so welcome! Glad you are enjoying our content!
Very helpful, thank you. Guessing I have knee arthritis with stiffness that has developed since I started PT because of left medial meniscus tear. I didn’t want to wait 6 weeks to get in to see the orthopedic doc’s PA so asked PCP to refer me to PT. The pain from the meniscus tear has resolved, but the exercises the PT is having me do…a lot of stretching of the thigh, hips, calves and strengthening of thigh, glutes…I’ve developed severe tightness around my left knee with bending feeling like there is a tight band around it! I want to do the stretching daily, but maybe it’s too much right now? Your recommended movements are already helpful and I will continue them. I have received an authorization for an MRI - the original X-ray report did not mention any arthritis and I have never had any problems with my knees (70 years old). The therapist thinks because of the limited ROM from my 20 year old right ankle replacement that my left knee was compensating and finally said “enough!” I have my son getting married in another 10 days and was wanting to be able to do the Mother and Son dance with him without too many problems…hoping the MRI will show what the actual problem is and we can go from there but that isn’t for another 2 weeks. Guess I’ll just treat it as if I do have knee arthritis - shouldn’t hurt anything if I listen to my body.
I was waiting for this Thank u so much.
Sir, thank you. I have inner kner pain little lower side. And have severe pain in the morning and becomes less with the day. What am I Suffering? My doctor gave pain killers. Please suggest sir.
Good pain relief
By your guide lines
Stiffness relise
Thank you
Quite useful information 👌
Love your videos, very professional, the same time easy to learn, wish you the best
Hey Sara! Thank you so much! Glad you found us! :-)
Thank you!!!!!! The first 1 did hurt but I cannot bend that knee at all I had a sports injury...ripped meniscus 14 years ago..so I think I need follow up therapy.
I have arthritis in both of my knees with the left one feeling more severe. After walking or being on my feet for 20 minutes my left knee becomes stiff (I’m on my feet all day at my job). It feels like a piece of wood. Unfortunately I can’t have PT for my knee since I’m doing PT for my shoulder. I did the exercises in this video & it wasn’t stiff! I just feel slight pain by my knee cap (maybe I should eliminate moving it). I’ll have to try these stretches in the mornings when I’ll be on my feet & see how long the effects lasts. Also, I had my first gel injection today. I’ll definitely watch your other videos. Thank you!
Thank You very much sir, your kind sincerity in teaching some of us new to osteoarhritis is appreciateted, and very much aleviated some of the fears associated with this ailment. God Bless you Sir!
A zillion thanks
Thank you Dr Middaugh😊
Hey @wakinguptheremnantworldwide! You're every welcome. We hope you found the information on this video helpful.
Here is everything we have on knee arthritis, you can access it here:
“Knee Arthritis Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html“
You are really good .
I am deeply inspired. I am from Chennai in India
I am 70 years old and diabetic since 14 years.
Now the ortho doctor has adviced me to get my right knee replacef.
But I am hesitant to go for surgery. I want to do the stretches and exercises that you have played in your various videos.
Pls advice sir
Thank you, the best advice is to listen to your body. From Managua, Nicartagua.-
Hi Oscar, Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate being part of our community. In case you are interested we have a knee arthritis help playlist you could help with your recovery. You can access it here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Nouman Hameed is here from Pakistan. I got my Arthroscopy done for Partial ACL Tear 2 years back. I've not followed proper exercise. Now my knee is locked and got sever pain. Dr's here ask for again operation. I need a best advice to tackle the knee stiffness
Hey man this has been the best video ever. Im 45 with osteoarthritis on my knees . I have had my right knee locked for about 7 days. They gave me a cortisone shot on Monday today is Sat evening . Now is when I feel maybe 60% better. I live in Miami Fl can you recommend me someone down here . Thank you very much and God Bless
Hey Danny! Sorry that you’re suffering with knee osteoarthritis right now :-(
You’re very young too!
We’re glad you got relief from this and your cortisone shot. Hopefully it will continue to improve.
Jeremy at this clinic in Miami should be able to help you out.
advancedpts.com/
In case you need help in the meantime, we’ve got a whole playlist of knee arthritis videos right here.
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
Hi Doc ,
I am 47 years old . Stage 4 of OA arthritis . I am quiet active do swimming and yoga . I want to avoid the shots . Please suggest if you know someone here in North california.
Great video! Thank you Dr. !
You’re welcome Trish!!
I appreciate'
Thanks for the exercises for knee pain very efucational
Thank you Elita!!!
You have made such a difference in my knee health. I really messed my knee up during the two years I was hobbling around while my shattered ankle healed. But your recommendations have help me understand the mechanics of my knee movement and the exercises/stretches have strengthened my surrounding muscles. I once thought I was headed for knee surgery, but now, most days I am almost pain free. Thank you, thank you
Thank you for this video, my knees are bent can't straighten I will give the stretch a try.
Thank you very much. I have RA from past 3 years. I have knee stiffness. I would like you to share some exercises
Hey Bharathi.K M Rao! Sorry to hear about your knee stiffness :-(
We don't have any videos about rheumatoid arthritis at this time. We'll ask Dr. David about doing some :-)
Thanks Doctor i need more Guidance from U , i am having Artharitus and stiffness in my Left knee Dr please help us in the Diet we should have and medication and exercises too Thanks for ur Valuable time Doc God Bless
Hi Geraldine! 👋 We're so sorry that you've been struggling with arthritis and stiffness in your left knee.🥺It can be a frustrating to deal with on a day to day basis. That is a great question! We do have additional information and exercises for the knee arthritis help. You can check it out here:
"The 2 Best Diet Changes To Make Today Battle Knee Arthritis"
ua-cam.com/video/BZC30QpGl3c/v-deo.html
“Vitamins & Supplements For Joint Health”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYQFXG0TxdLTJm0yunOpXEJ.html
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for knee problems, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🧡
Wow that side to side feels so good. Thank you!
Hey Joe, you are very welcome! We are so glad we were able to help you!
Your explanations and examples are so relatable. This is perfect video for exactly whst was happening to me yesterday. I was in the kitchen cooking up a gourmet dinner... lots of food prepping and cooking things on the stove for a long time. After eating, i took the stairs and my legs felt like they're made of steel or bricks. It was so bad... i had to go lie down in bed. Your examples are wonderful, it helps us connect to what we are doing for the pain to flare up... because sometimes we are unsure particularly if osteoarthritis is a fairly new diagnosis and we are trying to navigate and figure things out.
Dr said i will need a knee replacement.I really want to avoid this. Just done these exercises and my knee feels better. Thank you so very much for all the help you provide.🌟👍🏻🙋🏻♀️Subbed from 🇬🇧
Hey Teresa! Sorry to hear about your knee situation :-(
But it’s great that you improved with these exercises and stretches! If you can continue to improve over time as you implement the right things then you might have a chance to truly avoid knee replacement surgery. Here is a playlist of all our videos about knee arthritis so you can learn more:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
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@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks a million.I have been doing lots of stretches and exercises for seniors which made me feel better in myself, but not one of them has helped my knee with pain and stiffness until i saw this yesterday.I walked up the stairs almost pain and stiffness free after doing the exercise once.The OA made my one knee twice the size of the other and my leg was bowing. Thanks to Ketovore the swelling has gone down loads and now with your help with stretches i am much better after 15 years. YOU ARE AMAZING.THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY 💜I have to dash I’m off to do my stretches😂👍🏻🙋🏻♀️👏🎖🇬🇧
Hello!
I have had problems with my knees for many years and the help I have received has only made it worse, as my thigh muscles are too strong. Now I have done your exercises and feel a difference. But is it common to get tight / stiff in the calf and Achilles tendons and in the arch of the foot?
Thanks David! I stretched along with you. It feels better in my knee area. ☺️👋
Hey jleetxgirl! We're glad your feeling a bit better!!!
Dr you been such help, I'm sorry you are not in my area.
Thanks a lot for your professional, easily understandable advice and tricks. It is such a relief to know that we can do work on our own knees to feel better.
Recently I have been watching your videos and learnt a lot about my knee problem. Your explanations definitely help to understand what is good and bad for the knees.
You're welcome Edit!!! We're glad you've been helped by the explanations from our videos!!!
We hope you get the best knee health possible!!!
70 yr old. getting back into tennis. knees were feeling stiff. lovin’ these.
Thank you for such detailed instructions!
You're welcome Grace!!!
Thank u very much
You’re welcome Lourdes!!
Hi Doc! You’re great! I find that what I eat can also give my knee pain, make it stiff as well. Also not exercising also makes it stiff!!