I just had bi-lateral TKR (both knees) 10 days ago. I’m already walking and going up/down stairs. A great alternative to the glide is to buy a cheap skateboard and use that. I got one for under $20 and it works just as good as their slide! Good luck to everyone that’s going through it!
Or, about to go through it... I'm so scared, but so excited... I just want to be able to stand and walk for more than a few minutes. Thanks for the advice 💜✨️💜
It's great to see Bob today! Pre-surgery exercises are so important. I did mine and started post-op exercises the day after surgery. The surgeon saw me after the O.R. and said, "I did my part, now it's your turn". :) Best advice I can pass on to anyone else is make sure you take your pain meds on time to keep ahead of the pain and time your exercises to be 30-45mins after you take your meds.
What I 'd like to know is: why would anyone give these videos thumbs down?! They are great! I've been helped so much by many of them. Thank you for offering easy to understand options for how to relieve pain and increase mobility.
you got to understand that there are people out there with no life's at all and still live in their mother's basement taking up space and that's how they spend their lives. So if you didn't learn this year's ago learn it now, simply ignore ignorance.
Well, ya know what, those 2 thumbs tried to go up but they hadn't done those exercises for a while, so they lifted up a couple a beers instead - Oops, Uh Oh!!
Best exercises I've seen online so far, as well as in actual PT! I'm 6 weeks post-op, with only 90° flexion so far. That's the biggest hurdle for me. Extension, no problem... almost all the way there. Now I'll know what I need to do the next time.
You guys are the best. I don’t know if it’s because I’m an orthopedic nightmare or what but I watch your videos almost daily. I have chronic low back pain s/p multiple fusions, and now have been told I need bilateral total knee replacements. Because I have such a bad back and it took over 2 years for me to come back from my last fusion I want to be ready for this. I have lost 60 lbs and am going to lose at least 20 more before surgery. I have started walking, got a Fitbit, trying to do between 2 and 5 miles a day, depending on my knee pain, and weather, and have started specific knee exercises, especially those recommended by the two of you. I want to be ready for this and try to make my recovery as positive as possible. Thanks for the videos, and the recommendations for tools to use when exercising.
Thanks for posting this video . I’m 52 and in 3 days I am having a total full left knee replacement ! I was told this is the worse case my orthopedic surgeon has seen . After seeing this, it helps me to focus on what I have to do so I can keep the strength before and after .. thank you
I did rehab and pt. I was walking around the house 3 days post surgery with no assistive devices and outside with a cane. The therapist said that I was weeks ahead of where I should have been. I did, however, cry in therapy.
Thanks very much for your videos. I’m now 12 weeks post surgery and doing very well with help and tips from you both. Your hip strengthening videos have also been very helpful. Thank you again.
Hi Bob and Brad. Thank you so much for your PT video sessions. As explained before almost two years ago, when my wife went for left leg total knee replacement, she was finding it extremely difficult to recuperate, however, after having followed your videos, I would say at least 95 percent recovery was achieved. We also undertook pilgrimage to India and did trekking up to 4000 metres above sea level and she coped with a little difficulty. Sadly, we got caught in a snow / rain blizzard and she slipped and fell. With some pain, we managed to complete 4 other treks completing our Pilgrimage. Here we are, after two years, she has been experiencing excruciating pains in the right knee. Not sure if this was related to the injury or arthritis. The orthopaedic surgeon advised that another TKR (total knee replacement) was necessary. My wife had it done and to date it is a week now after discharge. We are doing the same PT as per your recommendatory videos. The good news is that it is working well. I also must say that I used your videos for physical therapy / physio for the C1, C2, C3, C4 cervical vertebrae replacement. I would say it is about 95% successfully recovered. Thank you guys. You guys are doing a great job. Keep it up. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks my colleagues for sharing this lovely key 🔑 techniques ! I am applying them as well and they work ! My patients love those 2 key features ! Keep sharing and love to the community 🙏😘
Your recommendations are great especially doing exercises before surgery. I have had 8 lumbar operations and had weakness as a result. Also had severe hamstring contractures . Straightening the legs was the major problem. The ice on the knee was very painful. Finally I was able to get on a stationary bicycle. When I was able to make a full circle on the pedals that was the break through. I am a physician and with 8 prior back operations I was slow to deal with the knees. Don’t wait to long to have surgery if you need an operation. Delay will only make you weaker and recovery harder.
Listening to you guys I realized that I was in no way prepared for the knee replacement surgery 😭 I was never told about the exercises before absolutely no preparing ahead of time. Sadly I'm reaping the rewards of my naivety 😭☹️😭The stiffness and the pain is unbearable ☹️
I hope by now you’re doing better. I’m at 6 weeks post op and had a lot of unbearable pain even though I did do pre op exercises. I had 25 staples really hurting and felt like digging into me when I tried to bend the knee. Plus whoever closed it up, left me with nodules that still won’t loosen up and an ugly uneven scar. The trauma of waking up mid surgery and feeling the force of the hammer (thankfully no pain due to the epidural) and hearing to tools is still with me. Take care…
@@linato1855 I agree with YM about glue stitches. They used glue on me, and there were just a few butterfly bandages on surface of skin. Lots of folks have mention they would only have noticed the scar because I told them. But do not despair! 6 weeks (I found) is still pretty early. Hang in there!
@@pklocke, although it’s now two weeks short of one year post op and I’m still struggling and in enough pain to curse the surgeon I picked, I thank you for the encouragement. 🙏🏻
Just had Total knee replacement a few weeks ago told my therapist i was watching you 2 and doing some of your exercises my therapist was coming to my house 3 days a week ,THANK YOU 2 SO MUCH,my dr had ordered more therapy at the hospital but thanks to your exercises i dont need it God bless you both
had a total knee replacement 13th Jan 2020 , returned to work 14th Feb. 2020 , no meds after 4 days im still full time working in the UK painter and site manager
Hi Bob & Brad, love your channel. I prepared for my TKR by doing regular bike riding, typically 15-30 mi mt bike 4-5 days/week, and lots of targeted exercises. Had surgery 14 weeks ago, I worked hard with exercises and PT and at 5 weeks I had full extension and over 120 deg bend, now I'm at 135 and trying to get it even with my other leg (almost there). I felt great, pain was going away until week 10, I was able to walk up and down stairs without pain (prior had pain going down). I don't know if I got carried away but went up some quite steep hills on the mt bike 15-18%, and a couple days later my ITB was killing me. First I cut way back on my work, a week of rest, lots of stretching and needling with my PT, then started added more walking, less riding and it is slowly getting better. But still feeling some pain on the outside of the surgical knee (ITB?). I notice my knee gets sore there first thing in the AM, sometimes wakes me up. Am I missing something? My PT is good, but not nearly as experienced as you guys. I'm doing well but really want to keep progressing and be able to get back on the bike. Thanks?
Love your enthusiasm and disarming, friendly banter. By the comments below, your videos help a lot of people. But my TKR journey (9 weeks post-op now) doesn't seem to match this video's post-op advice. My first week I had a minor DVT, a lot of hip to toes swelling, sharp pain, extensive discoloration, and couldn't lift my leg. Slept in hourly installments. As they say, "everyone's different." So if I had to give advice, it would be to rely on PT - first two weeks at home, next 2-4 months at a nearby facility. Let the therapist guide you and give you the exercises and moral support you need for your specific situation. If you don't think your therapist is a good fit, go to another one. Know that TKR recovery is one of the toughest and may be more mentally challenging to stay positive and patient and take it slow than it is physically challenging. Hang in there!
@@BobandBrad I injured my rotator cuff in my throwing arm about 23 years ago playing baseball, & never had proper therapy to treat it. The pain comes and goes and Ive accommodated my neck/chest exercises accordingly over the years, but after all the at home treatments Ive tried in the past I decided to now try red/NIR light treatment at home. I bought one and used it today for the 1st time and found about 60-70% relief. It may be temporary, or I may be able to build on that healing. My question is: In an IDEAL world, is there a point of TOO many treatments per week? If it were up to me I would/could do 1-20min treatment per day, but is this better than a different timetable? Less..more...? Thanks!
Anticipation of total knee replacement soon as my knee has high grade cartilage damage and high grade fissures. Had meniscus surgery 5 months ago. Have had 6 surgeries in my life and knee surgery recovery was most painful But so glad to see this video These are exercises I’m looking forward to Right now my pre - op PT is really hard due to severe pain
I wasn't told about b4 exercises but I didn't want my leg totally weak I thought yeah right it still ended up weak stiff n painful but I diligently do my exercises started a few hours after surgery praying it gets better soon day 10 ugh
My tkr was a week ago. My entire leg hurts and I’m quite bruised - I presume from all of the manhandling during surgery. The knee is still so swollen and I’m supposed to start therapy next week. The pain is so bad - I don’t recall my first tkr being this bad. 😢
Would love to see one about recovering from hip surgery...specifically a 'reverse' PAO...still struggling with pain and severe tightness in all muscle groups affected. :/
I did my per surgery exercises. But I did that stool trick immediately after my surgery all night because I couldn’t take the hospital bed. They hurt my lower back doing my knee. Anyhow the next morning my therapist couldn’t believe my range of motion already. I got full range of motion back in that knee within a month
I'm hoping this helps, 8 weeks post OP here! Insurance cut off my pt after 6 or 7 sessions (about 5-6 weeks ago) and now I have to fend for myself and it's not going si well. I cant kick my butt like the physical therapist can! I watching all of your tkr videos... fingers crossed!
Had total knee replacement 2 weeks ago. Can not pick my foot up in the lay down position. A lot of pain from turnequeit, how common is this?Must start working on range of motion can not wait for muscles to heal. Was told I only have 3 months to get my range of motion ?
@FestusDreamer did you have your surgery? If so how did it go and have you fully recovered? In answer to your question (even tho it's probably too late for you) however my physio recommended stationary bike to me a couple of weeks ago, I'm attending for pre-op therapy! The only thing I find wrong with Bob nd Brad is that they only answer some questions!
Do y’all know of any other doctors that does the same knee surgery as Dr. Thomas Gautch. The procedure enters from the side interior side of the knee and does not require the removal of the knee cap.
Thanks very useful and informative Where can I buy this stool and the slider Please let me know I am preparing myself knee replacement for both knees Thanks again
ELhandi 18.7 My knee feels really good i had the other one done a couple years ago it actually feels better than the original lol im.not running yet but im.sure i could if i wanted to but they actually recommend that you dont do alot of running or jumping you are capable of it but it can make your new joint wear out faster ,and trust me getting total knee replacement is extremely painful
Unfortunately I’ll find out about how painful it is to do a replacement because I need to have a revision done because they put the wrong size in 🤦♀️ I thought that the 1st surgery was painful I can’t imagine how much more pain the revision will be.
One of the post-hab exercises that I found very helpful was rowing machines. Each time (back/forth) you compress forward you really increasing the stretched on that knee and ultimately improving their range of motion. Plus you can control the amount of compression until you can as you progress (don't try to hit 130 degrees the first day!) . I found that the rowing machine gave me about 15 more degrees of range of motion after I started doing it. I've been pushing for over 130 degrees and I think I'm there but I won't know until my 1-year checkup LOL. So I'm hoping it's working. Kind of wondered what you guys thought about rowing machines and how they might help with flexing that knee, particularly after surgery? Update: I am back to my pre surgery flex (actually was by about 4-5mos after surgery). It still (even at 3 yr mark) feels foreign in my knee.
I'm getting ready to go through this next week and was wondering about rowing machines as I like to row. I hope your recovered nicely. Appreciate the idea.
Hi, great vid, I had full replacement approx 3wks ago and when I do any exercises my incision feels like it’s going to rip open and in some places it has ripped open a little bit just the outer superficial incision. So my question to u both is how can I exercise without tearing open my incision?? Love ❤️ from 🇨🇦
I’m at 4 weeks - one spot opened a little bit in week 2 or 3 - I put butterfly bandage on it and kept going. Rather have a small skin tear than scar tissue build up. Just be sure to keep incision area and drainage spots clean (I use the Hibiclens they gave me for pre-op prep).
I’m 55 and this month I’m having a Tka I’m scared to death!! My right knee is my better of the 2 that will be my first tka. I had my first patella Alta surgery at 14 yrs old. My next at 16 yrs old. I have 1 screw in each of my tibias holding my knee in place.. fast forward my left knee I had a giant cell tumor removed weakening my joint which I now have synovial chondromatosis in making me disabled. Every dr wants to open me up to see my 40 yr old hardware which at that time was never listed what screw type I have and all imaging I’ve had shows the screw as yellow light. I’ll never have normal knee joint even after surgery. I have severe arthritis in both joints. Where can I buy your knee glider to help me speed up and strengthen my better knee?
How long after surgery do you recommend doing these exercises? I’m 3 and a half months post op and doing well, but still have some minor soreness and stiffness. Thank you!
If you dont have one of those sliding gizmos can you just do the sliding on carpet or some other surface? Where do you find those sliders for sale? Great video. Thanks.
I had my surgery February 27. I am in so much pain .And I swell all the time I do all my exercise that I'm supposed to do. And I Ices every hour for 20 minutes. But I am in still a lot of pain I have pain meds I have pain for the nerves. I have arthritis real bad. I have osteo rheumatoid fibromyalgia and osteoporosis . I have everything that I can take for meds there's nothing else that I can take. How can I calm this down from pain and swelling? I have my left leg to get done later.
In the uk you don’t seem to get the physio you do in America probably because of the NHS service we have here I visited physio 2 weeks after surgery and then 4 weeks and was told at that point I was doing ok and to keep up the exercises that I was doing ,no longer than 20 mins each session with the physio and that’s it
I am scheduled for tkr on August 5th. I just discovered these videos. My joint class is August 1st 3 days before my surgery. Not much time to prepare the knee for surgery. But I will continue them as well. Still anxious about recovery and afraid of the incision opening up during exercise.
1) Good Drugs; (2) Three months of Physical Therapy 3X week; (3) Water Aerobics and water walking, swimming soon as the wound is healed (4) PILATES!! You’re welcome, from a veteran of two knee and two hip replacements😁
The bionic man has nothing on you Tootsla! 😂. I also had both hips done. But both knees will eventually need work too. Gonna put those off for as long as possible!
Both hips at 37, knee scheduled in a month followed by ankle subtalar fusion and ankle replacement. After that the remaining knee then my elbow needs attention… all before the age of 45. What were your joints like before 45?
Where do I get one of those knee slides? I had knee reconstruction in July then broke my patella not even 2 weeks later. Have a really hard time sliding my foot back and forth. HELP!!!
Hi I just ended week 5 and I’m struggling with my flexion. Im at 75 flexion. Has anyone else struggled with flexion and found something to really help increase theirs
I'm concerned that I cannot lift my leg vertically at all! I' at day 7. If I really strain, I've managed to move about half an inch but with a horrendous Sharp pain under the knee cap. Has anyone else experienced this?
How can I order that knee glider? I'm day 3 post of of TKR and can barely move....I saw one on Amazon for 90...is there any cheaper? I'm off work now for 12 weeks. Thank yiu
I liked your video,I had both knees done almost four months ago and they are still stiff and swollen is that normal? Thank you and keep doing those videos.
I had both knees done (not at same time) My knees after surgery looked like a Blow Fish, its gone down I am 6 mo in & was told the swelling could last over 1 year thats normal, the other one I had done Aug 1919 looks great the scar is barely their was told to use cocoa butter still kinda stiff.....but Im working on it
Keep it simple and inexpensive- some other commenters suggest skateboards or plastic bags to slide over carpet or bedding. If you have hardwood floors, any sock should slide fairly easily.
Hello Guys - I Had knee surgery about a year ago and still experience joint stiffness . And when i rest my leg up on a foot stool for a while my keg locks up with pain. What do you think is going on? Thank you Randy
Hmmm... I'm thinking a car mechanic's stool from a discount store. They are round instead of square, and the height is adjustable, like an office chair. I don't use one. My at-home PT had me use the bed with a rolled up towel or pillow inder my heel. Around 4 weeks post-op, I'd sit on the top of my stairs (bilevel house), swing my feel onto the floor, and samsies with a towel or pillow under my heel. Keep it simple and inexpensive!
So my best friend had total knee replacment on his left leg two years ago. He did physical therapy but his leg is so swollen and inflamed. He has been having other problems including v.i. issues due to the medicines. What can he do?
Luv your vids guys!!! Please remind my fellow subscribers don’t qualify for your giveaways if you live outside the US. Many thanks & keep up the brilliant work 😊
Having TKR in 2 weeks. Wish I had found your slide when I had my first one done, but I live in Canada and cannot find this. Any idea where I could find one?
I’ve been doing PT 3 times/wk now for 4 weeks following left knee replacement and only getting to about 85 deg in bend. In my mind I feel I should be farther along. I’m 64 yo. Didn’t have much bend before surgery which is why I had it. Any suggestions?
You posted this at 4 weeks post op, and now it's 8 months later. Any update? I hope you're doing a lot better. I'm 9 weeks post op, and in my case, I didn't start feeling some significant progress until around the 6 week mark. Even then, it's been ups and downs with swelling and pain. And sleep is still a challenge.
I just had bi-lateral TKR (both knees) 10 days ago. I’m already walking and going up/down stairs. A great alternative to the glide is to buy a cheap skateboard and use that. I got one for under $20 and it works just as good as their slide! Good luck to everyone that’s going through it!
I got a rocking chair ready for mine👍🏻
Or, about to go through it... I'm so scared, but so excited... I just want to be able to stand and walk for more than a few minutes. Thanks for the advice 💜✨️💜
It's great to see Bob today! Pre-surgery exercises are so important. I did mine and started post-op exercises the day after surgery. The surgeon saw me after the O.R. and said, "I did my part, now it's your turn". :) Best advice I can pass on to anyone else is make sure you take your pain meds on time to keep ahead of the pain and time your exercises to be 30-45mins after you take your meds.
What I 'd like to know is: why would anyone give these videos thumbs down?! They are great! I've been helped so much by many of them. Thank you for offering easy to understand options for how to relieve pain and increase mobility.
you got to understand that there are people out there with no life's at all and still live in their mother's basement taking up space and that's how they spend their lives. So if you didn't learn this year's ago learn it now, simply ignore ignorance.
People also think that by giving a thumbs down they're hurting them financially, but that's not how YT works. Views are views.
Well, ya know what, those 2 thumbs tried to go up but they hadn't done those exercises for a while, so they lifted up a couple a beers instead - Oops, Uh Oh!!
I hate to say it but I think a lot of it is due to homophobia
Best exercises I've seen online so far, as well as in actual PT! I'm 6 weeks post-op, with only 90° flexion so far. That's the biggest hurdle for me. Extension, no problem... almost all the way there. Now I'll know what I need to do the next time.
You guys are the best. I don’t know if it’s because I’m an orthopedic nightmare or what but I watch your videos almost daily. I have chronic low back pain s/p multiple fusions, and now have been told I need bilateral total knee replacements. Because I have such a bad back and it took over 2 years for me to come back from my last fusion I want to be ready for this. I have lost 60 lbs and am going to lose at least 20 more before surgery. I have started walking, got a Fitbit, trying to do between 2 and 5 miles a day, depending on my knee pain, and weather, and have started specific knee exercises, especially those recommended by the two of you. I want to be ready for this and try to make my recovery as positive as possible. Thanks for the videos, and the recommendations for tools to use when exercising.
Thanks guys I just had total knee replacement. I use plastic shopping bag with handle to slides
Thanks for posting this video . I’m 52 and in 3 days I am having a total full left knee replacement ! I was told this is the worse case my orthopedic surgeon has seen . After seeing this, it helps me to focus on what I have to do so I can keep the strength before and after .. thank you
We are very happy to help
I did rehab and pt. I was walking around the house 3 days post surgery with no assistive devices and outside with a cane. The therapist said that I was weeks ahead of where I should have been. I did, however, cry in therapy.
Thank you for being so encouraging......The last video I watch, the PT said if you weren't crying you weren't working hard enough.
Thanks very much for your videos. I’m now 12 weeks post surgery and doing very well with help and tips from you both. Your hip strengthening videos have also been very helpful. Thank you again.
Hi Bob and Brad. Thank you so much for your PT video sessions. As explained before almost two years ago, when my wife went for left leg total knee replacement, she was finding it extremely difficult to recuperate, however, after having followed your videos, I would say at least 95 percent recovery was achieved. We also undertook pilgrimage to India and did trekking up to 4000 metres above sea level and she coped with a little difficulty. Sadly, we got caught in a snow / rain blizzard and she slipped and fell. With some pain, we managed to complete 4 other treks completing our Pilgrimage. Here we are, after two years, she has been experiencing excruciating pains in the right knee. Not sure if this was related to the injury or arthritis. The orthopaedic surgeon advised that another TKR (total knee replacement) was necessary. My wife had it done and to date it is a week now after discharge. We are doing the same PT as per your recommendatory videos. The good news is that it is working well. I also must say that I used your videos for physical therapy / physio for the C1, C2, C3, C4 cervical vertebrae replacement. I would say it is about 95% successfully recovered. Thank you guys. You guys are doing a great job. Keep it up. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If only I had seen this before my knee replacement! Will definitely keep it in mind for the other knee that's coming up next year.
Thanks my colleagues for sharing this lovely key 🔑 techniques ! I am applying them as well and they work ! My patients love those 2 key features ! Keep sharing and love to the community 🙏😘
Annie Pilates Physical Therapist 🙏
Your recommendations are great especially doing exercises before surgery. I have had 8 lumbar operations and had weakness as a result. Also had severe hamstring contractures . Straightening the legs was the major problem. The ice on the knee was very painful. Finally I was able to get on a stationary bicycle. When I was able to make a full circle on the pedals that was the break through. I am a physician and with 8 prior back operations I was slow to deal with the knees. Don’t wait to long to have surgery if you need an operation. Delay will only make you weaker and recovery harder.
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Thanks. This is helping me a whole bunch
Listening to you guys I realized that I was in no way prepared for the knee replacement surgery 😭
I was never told about the exercises before absolutely no preparing ahead of time.
Sadly I'm reaping the rewards of my naivety 😭☹️😭The stiffness and the pain is unbearable ☹️
I hope by now you’re doing better. I’m at 6 weeks post op and had a lot of unbearable pain even though I did do pre op exercises. I had 25 staples really hurting and felt like digging into me when I tried to bend the knee. Plus whoever closed it up, left me with nodules that still won’t loosen up and an ugly uneven scar. The trauma of waking up mid surgery and feeling the force of the hammer (thankfully no pain due to the epidural) and hearing to tools is still with me. Take care…
Ask for glue stitches the next time! (If you're going to get the other knee done in the future.) I was shocked that they actually worked.
@@linato1855how are u now?
@@linato1855 I agree with YM about glue stitches. They used glue on me, and there were just a few butterfly bandages on surface of skin. Lots of folks have mention they would only have noticed the scar because I told them. But do not despair! 6 weeks (I found) is still pretty early. Hang in there!
@@pklocke, although it’s now two weeks short of one year post op and I’m still struggling and in enough pain to curse the surgeon I picked, I thank you for the encouragement. 🙏🏻
Just had Total knee replacement a few weeks ago told my therapist i was watching you 2 and doing some of your exercises my therapist was coming to my house 3 days a week ,THANK YOU 2 SO MUCH,my dr had ordered more therapy at the hospital but thanks to your exercises i dont need it God bless you both
How does your knee feel ? Do you think you'll ever be able to Run ?
had a total knee replacement 13th Jan 2020 , returned to work 14th Feb. 2020 , no meds after 4 days im still full time working in the UK painter and site manager
Wow ! Never heard that . You are blessed big time .🙏🏽💖
You are blessed
No way!!
Hi Bob & Brad, love your channel. I prepared for my TKR by doing regular bike riding, typically 15-30 mi mt bike 4-5 days/week, and lots of targeted exercises. Had surgery 14 weeks ago, I worked hard with exercises and PT and at 5 weeks I had full extension and over 120 deg bend, now I'm at 135 and trying to get it even with my other leg (almost there). I felt great, pain was going away until week 10, I was able to walk up and down stairs without pain (prior had pain going down). I don't know if I got carried away but went up some quite steep hills on the mt bike 15-18%, and a couple days later my ITB was killing me. First I cut way back on my work, a week of rest, lots of stretching and needling with my PT, then started added more walking, less riding and it is slowly getting better. But still feeling some pain on the outside of the surgical knee (ITB?). I notice my knee gets sore there first thing in the AM, sometimes wakes me up. Am I missing something? My PT is good, but not nearly as experienced as you guys. I'm doing well but really want to keep progressing and be able to get back on the bike. Thanks?
I had both knees replaced in 2016/2017. I was able to bend my knee under the chair 1st day post op. Dr. was quite impressed
Going to surgery 12 -13. How are you.now? Walking normal? Any suggestions?
Love your enthusiasm and disarming, friendly banter. By the comments below, your videos help a lot of people. But my TKR journey (9 weeks post-op now) doesn't seem to match this video's post-op advice. My first week I had a minor DVT, a lot of hip to toes swelling, sharp pain, extensive discoloration, and couldn't lift my leg. Slept in hourly installments. As they say, "everyone's different." So if I had to give advice, it would be to rely on PT - first two weeks at home, next 2-4 months at a nearby facility. Let the therapist guide you and give you the exercises and moral support you need for your specific situation. If you don't think your therapist is a good fit, go to another one. Know that TKR recovery is one of the toughest and may be more mentally challenging to stay positive and patient and take it slow than it is physically challenging. Hang in there!
Great exercise as usual I am healing from 2 full knee replacements
Best of luck in your recovery, thanks for watching.
The Bob and Brad Team
@@BobandBrad I injured my rotator cuff in my throwing arm about 23 years ago playing baseball, & never had proper therapy to treat it. The pain comes and goes and Ive accommodated my neck/chest exercises accordingly over the years, but after all the at home treatments Ive tried in the past I decided to now try red/NIR light treatment at home. I bought one and used it today for the 1st time and found about 60-70% relief. It may be temporary, or I may be able to build on that healing. My question is: In an IDEAL world, is there a point of TOO many treatments per week? If it were up to me I would/could do 1-20min treatment per day, but is this better than a different timetable? Less..more...? Thanks!
Anticipation of total knee replacement soon as my knee has high grade cartilage damage and high grade fissures. Had meniscus surgery 5 months ago.
Have had 6 surgeries in my life and knee surgery recovery was most painful
But so glad to see this video
These are exercises I’m looking forward to
Right now my pre - op PT is really hard due to severe pain
I wasn't told about b4 exercises but I didn't want my leg totally weak I thought yeah right it still ended up weak stiff n painful but I diligently do my exercises started a few hours after surgery praying it gets better soon day 10 ugh
My tkr was a week ago. My entire leg hurts and I’m quite bruised - I presume from all of the manhandling during surgery. The knee is still so swollen and I’m supposed to start therapy next week. The pain is so bad - I don’t recall my first tkr being this bad. 😢
You guys are so 100% Awesome. Thank you keep the videos coming.
Would love to see one about recovering from hip surgery...specifically a 'reverse' PAO...still struggling with pain and severe tightness in all muscle groups affected. :/
Thank you!
After surgery, When do you recommend using the slider?
Brad is awesome, but Brad's pants with the stripes are so helpful!
Lol
Thanks, but seems important to emphasize this is PREhab, to be done prior to surgery. Correct?
I use furniture slider. It works great!!
Thanks
Thank you
Think for this one.
I did my per surgery exercises. But I did that stool trick immediately after my surgery all night because I couldn’t take the hospital bed. They hurt my lower back doing my knee. Anyhow the next morning my therapist couldn’t believe my range of motion already. I got full range of motion back in that knee within a month
I'm hoping this helps, 8 weeks post OP here! Insurance cut off my pt after 6 or 7 sessions (about 5-6 weeks ago) and now I have to fend for myself and it's not going si well. I cant kick my butt like the physical therapist can! I watching all of your tkr videos... fingers crossed!
Thats dreadful i really feel for Americans and the enormous cost of heathcare ..im in uk and so far it still free at the point of need
Excellent Exercises. Thank you guys. Had T.K.R. sevenweeks ago. All going to plan . You must do the rehab exercises your Physio prescribes.
Very use ful information
Dr. Gautch is located in Hendersonville/ Nashville area
Had total knee replacement 2 weeks ago. Can not pick my foot up in the lay down position. A lot of pain from turnequeit, how common is this?Must start working on range of motion can not wait for muscles to heal. Was told I only have 3 months to get my range of motion ?
Is stationary bike a good pre-op exercise? Having a replacement next year. Thanks 😊
Yes a bike leads to a faster recovery. Search ape man knee replacement for videos about knee replacement recovery
@FestusDreamer did you have your surgery? If so how did it go and have you fully recovered?
In answer to your question (even tho it's probably too late for you) however my physio recommended stationary bike to me a couple of weeks ago, I'm attending for pre-op therapy! The only thing I find wrong with Bob nd Brad is that they only answer some questions!
A cookie sheet works really well. It slides very well on the carpet
Thank you guys 🙏♥️
Thanks 🙏
Thank you 🙏 for advice…!! I just had knee replacement, it’s so hard to do exercise very painful 😖. But I try my best . Thanks 🙏💔
How are you doing now? Was it worth pain?
I really like my knee glide and plan on using it after my knee surgery next month.
These gents are the best!!!!
Do y’all know of any other doctors that does the same knee surgery as Dr. Thomas Gautch. The procedure enters from the side interior side of the knee and does not require the removal of the knee cap.
😊 Thanks!
Thanks very useful and informative Where can I buy this stool and the slider Please let me know I am preparing myself knee replacement for both knees Thanks again
Wish id seen this sooner.
ELhandi 18.7 My knee feels really good i had the other one done a couple years ago it actually feels better than the original lol im.not running yet but im.sure i could if i wanted to but they actually recommend that you dont do alot of running or jumping you are capable of it but it can make your new joint wear out faster ,and trust me getting total knee replacement is extremely painful
My doc said no running after replacement because it will wear out the parts quicker.
@Festus dreamer i was joking about the running your right your not suppose to i was just saying my knees are feeling good if i wanted to i could
Unfortunately I’ll find out about how painful it is to do a replacement because I need to have a revision done because they put the wrong size in 🤦♀️ I thought that the 1st surgery was painful I can’t imagine how much more pain the revision will be.
One of the post-hab exercises that I found very helpful was rowing machines. Each time (back/forth) you compress forward you really increasing the stretched on that knee and ultimately improving their range of motion. Plus you can control the amount of compression until you can as you progress (don't try to hit 130 degrees the first day!) . I found that the rowing machine gave me about 15 more degrees of range of motion after I started doing it. I've been pushing for over 130 degrees and I think I'm there but I won't know until my 1-year checkup LOL. So I'm hoping it's working. Kind of wondered what you guys thought about rowing machines and how they might help with flexing that knee, particularly after surgery?
Update: I am back to my pre surgery flex (actually was by about 4-5mos after surgery). It still (even at 3 yr mark) feels foreign in my knee.
I'm getting ready to go through this next week and was wondering about rowing machines as I like to row. I hope your recovered nicely. Appreciate the idea.
I would like physio video on bilateral TKA. Most videos are for single knee. I am thinking of bilateral TKA.
Hi, great vid, I had full replacement approx 3wks ago and when I do any exercises my incision feels like it’s going to rip open and in some places it has ripped open a little bit just the outer superficial incision. So my question to u both is how can I exercise without tearing open my incision?? Love ❤️ from 🇨🇦
I would of definitely discussed this with your therapist and doctors!
I’m at 4 weeks - one spot opened a little bit in week 2 or 3 - I put butterfly bandage on it and kept going. Rather have a small skin tear than scar tissue build up. Just be sure to keep incision area and drainage spots clean (I use the Hibiclens they gave me for pre-op prep).
TKR almost 3 years ago resulting in constant pain.
I’m 55 and this month I’m having a Tka I’m scared to death!!
My right knee is my better of the 2 that will be my first tka. I had my first patella Alta surgery at 14 yrs old. My next at 16 yrs old. I have 1 screw in each of my tibias holding my knee in place.. fast forward my left knee I had a giant cell tumor removed weakening my joint which I now have synovial chondromatosis in making me disabled. Every dr wants to open me up to see my 40 yr old hardware which at that time was never listed what screw type I have and all imaging I’ve had shows the screw as yellow light. I’ll never have normal knee joint even after surgery. I have severe arthritis in both joints. Where can I buy your knee glider to help me speed up and strengthen my better knee?
How long after surgery do you recommend doing these exercises? I’m 3 and a half months post op and doing well, but still have some minor soreness and stiffness. Thank you!
Thanks for this I am six weeks out and I am stiff. Therapy released my last week. I will do these several times a day.
It would be nice to see the video better because the word caption blocks most of the exercises.
If you dont have one of those sliding gizmos can you just do the sliding on carpet or some other surface? Where do you find those sliders for sale? Great video. Thanks.
I had my surgery February 27. I am in so much pain .And I swell all the time I do all my exercise that I'm supposed to do. And I Ices every hour for 20 minutes. But I am in still a lot of pain I have pain meds I have pain for the nerves. I have arthritis real bad. I have osteo rheumatoid fibromyalgia and osteoporosis . I have everything that I can take for meds there's nothing else that I can take. How can I calm this down from pain and swelling? I have my left leg to get done later.
In the uk you don’t seem to get the physio you do in America probably because of the NHS service we have here I visited physio 2 weeks after surgery and then 4 weeks and was told at that point I was doing ok and to keep up the exercises that I was doing ,no longer than 20 mins each session with the physio and that’s it
Great information, always well presented. Keep it up!
Im 7 weeks after knee replacement and have only 85 percent knee bending. Im not going to have manipulation so i can i improve bending range?
I love both of you so much
What is the average successful knee bend 6 months after surgery
Did my total knee replacement on the 28 Feb. 2024 but still today my knee is stiff and paining.
Thanks for the video. Getting ready for total knee replacement on right side in August.
I am scheduled for tkr on August 5th. I just discovered these videos. My joint class is August 1st 3 days before my surgery. Not much time to prepare the knee for surgery. But I will continue them as well. Still anxious about recovery and afraid of the incision opening up during exercise.
How much ice packing vs therapy? great videos by the way!
What is the name of the device used and where I can find it
Where do you get one of your slides?
Could you guys make a video for ACL recovery post OP.
Having "Nano-Knee Surgery" in February and joined a gym to work on leg strength
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1) Good Drugs; (2) Three months of Physical Therapy 3X week; (3) Water Aerobics and water walking, swimming soon as the wound is healed (4) PILATES!!
You’re welcome, from a veteran of two knee and two hip replacements😁
The bionic man has nothing on you Tootsla! 😂. I also had both hips done. But both knees will eventually need work too. Gonna put those off for as long as possible!
Both hips at 37, knee scheduled in a month followed by ankle subtalar fusion and ankle replacement. After that the remaining knee then my elbow needs attention… all before the age of 45. What were your joints like before 45?
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Sir my knee is not folding after tumer operation, have you treatment?
My first knee was pain and some torture. Doctor did not mention pre surgery exercises, so leg was weak!!!
Pre-surgery exercises are so important and helpful. Hope you're doing well now!
Sir I am looking at your video very interesting,where can one get this knee bend and price
Where do I get one of those knee slides? I had knee reconstruction in July then broke my patella not even 2 weeks later. Have a really hard time sliding my foot back and forth. HELP!!!
Amazon about $100 dollars.
Amazon sells the knee glider but price is for two gliders. Must I buy 2 as I m doing my right knee only. Please advise. Thank you
You can purchase the single Kneeglide on Amazon or go to Bobandbrad.com for it. The double one is called the Fitglide. I hope this is helpful. Brad
Buy that two and if you will split the cost I'll buy one from you . And I'll pay postage for you to mail it to me .
Hi I just ended week 5 and I’m struggling with my flexion. Im at 75 flexion. Has anyone else struggled with flexion and found something to really help increase theirs
Im 5 weeks now and at 93 flexion. Lots of pain but pushing through. No way around it
I'm concerned that I cannot lift my leg vertically at all! I' at day 7. If I really strain, I've managed to move about half an inch but with a horrendous Sharp pain under the knee cap. Has anyone else experienced this?
Present these videos as if you were treating your own chilldren and God will bless you and youll get millions of viewers
How can I order that knee glider? I'm day 3 post of of TKR and can barely move....I saw one on Amazon for 90...is there any cheaper? I'm off work now for 12 weeks. Thank yiu
I'm thinking of using a skateboard . Lol
Just had knee replacement 2 weeks ago. The bend been hard for me. Where do you get these sliders?
Go to Bobandbrad.com for complete information on this. Thank you Brad
How do you deal with skin tears
Link to purchase one of those?
Guys why are these exercises so important pre-op? Does it make a difference Post op? Alicia
Where can I get the glider
I liked your video,I had both knees done almost four months ago and they are still stiff and swollen is that normal? Thank you and keep doing those videos.
I had both knees done (not at same time) My knees after surgery looked like a Blow Fish, its gone down I am 6 mo in & was told the swelling could last over 1 year thats normal, the other one I had done Aug 1919 looks great the scar is barely their was told to use cocoa butter still kinda stiff.....but Im working on it
Lutut sy jg suka kaku dan berat, uda 3,5 bln ops tkr, mhn bantuan nya yaa pak.
Broken heart lol. U Guys are great!
The comments are great.
What is the foot side called and where can I get one? I will be having TKR in a couple of months.
Keep it simple and inexpensive- some other commenters suggest skateboards or plastic bags to slide over carpet or bedding. If you have hardwood floors, any sock should slide fairly easily.
Hello Guys - I Had knee surgery about a year ago and still experience joint stiffness . And when i rest my leg up on a foot stool for a while my keg locks up with pain. What do you think is going on? Thank you Randy
Where can you get the adjustable blue stool with wheels, is there a specific name for it, couldn't find anything on Amazon? Thanks
Hmmm... I'm thinking a car mechanic's stool from a discount store. They are round instead of square, and the height is adjustable, like an office chair. I don't use one. My at-home PT had me use the bed with a rolled up towel or pillow inder my heel. Around 4 weeks post-op, I'd sit on the top of my stairs (bilevel house), swing my feel onto the floor, and samsies with a towel or pillow under my heel. Keep it simple and inexpensive!
So my best friend had total knee replacment on his left leg two years ago. He did physical therapy but his leg is so swollen and inflamed. He has been having other problems including v.i. issues due to the medicines. What can he do?
Ops g.i. issues
How can we purchase them knee glide and how much is it?
Where can I buy the little device you are using.
Luv your vids guys!!! Please remind my fellow subscribers don’t qualify for your giveaways if you live outside the US. Many thanks & keep up the brilliant work 😊
Having TKR in 2 weeks. Wish I had found your slide when I had my first one done, but I live in Canada and cannot find this. Any idea where I could find one?
Use a skate board
I’ve been doing PT 3 times/wk now for 4 weeks following left knee replacement and only getting to about 85 deg in bend. In my mind I feel I should be farther along. I’m 64 yo. Didn’t have much bend before surgery which is why I had it. Any suggestions?
You posted this at 4 weeks post op, and now it's 8 months later. Any update? I hope you're doing a lot better. I'm 9 weeks post op, and in my case, I didn't start feeling some significant progress until around the 6 week mark. Even then, it's been ups and downs with swelling and pain. And sleep is still a challenge.
@@misterlarryb I had mua at 7 mos and was able to get to 98 deg. I’m done with rehab at 9 mos.