The nr.1 exercise for gaining knee flexion after knee replacement

IIn this video Prof. Dr. Bellemans explains the Nr.1 exercise you should be doing if you want to gain flexion after knee replacement or any other type of surgery on the knee.

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[joehamilton]

I've had total knee replacement on both knees over 10 years ago, it's the best thing I ever did, wish I'd done it sooner.I found cycling was the best exercise for total recovery.

[deepattison]

The very best exercise after TKR is to get a rocking chair and whenever you sit down sit and gently rock. You will find that the motion will keep the joint lubricated and will easily increase your ability to bend it. My replacement is now 20 years old and functions quite normally. Longevity is the goal.

[chitung]

The best video I came across accidentally

[vafl]

Thank U for this sound tip. Makes total sense. I think many therapist would do well to see this simple but effective advice.

[jusrushem]

Aloha doc. I'm 6 weeks into total knee replacement. 5 years my knee couldn't bend . Finally a dr did the surgery n the best I can do is 90 degrees bend. Putting the injured knee on a chair n good one on the ground. Then they push me foward to bend the knee. Would your style work better

[charlottekoekemoer]

Such valuable information and sound advice. Thank you

[shirlythomas]

Exxcellent way to flex knee.Well explained .Thank you.
Bless you

[susannesacco]

Can I still get more flexion after 2+ years? I have about 130 135 but I want heels to butt full flexion!! Thank you!!

[FranklinClinton]

thanks, doc...hope for more helpful videos like this.

[tinamaher]

I think this exercise is exactly what I need for more flex action I can't do the squats comfortably but believe this might be my best bet, I'm only at 100 and its been eight month, doctor just told me to do squats and that would help me get there. But I think this might be what I need to help me get to the squat. Anyway I'm gonna try it. Can only help to try it.

[CynthiaYarbrough]

Does this work even if it’s been 2 or 3 YEARS since the knee replacement surgery???

[ltaylor]

I wish my therapist would do this. They have basically given up on flexion and told me to be happy with 120, I want my normal of 148 degrees

[amyr]

I was able to do 121 degrees after a knee replacement, knee manipulation, and about 3 months of physical therapy. However now, I feel as if I cannot bend much again. The knee is still swollen after 5 months. Should I do this and not force to bend more? Will I gradually bend as I was doing before?

[bornin]

When should I start this after the operation?

[chitung]

Sorry, two questions. I didn't have TKR, but have extremely stiff joints from prolonged inflammation (gout) . How can i tell difference between scaring and simply a shortened muscle (quad)? Secondly, is there a version of this exercise which a person can do by themselves. I have done the sit on edge of chair and push stiff leg back exercise. I can do that easily but doesn't seem to help with improving flexion.

[evaritch]

I have that same problem bending it's so bad I can't tolerate it going to looks your exercise and get some one to help me with it

[arunseghal]

I am a b/l Tkr patient since 25 May 2015..Max hospital Mohali gLife is l living hell, I feel implant have become loose and there is .CRP , bone scan, angio etc are WNL. Primary implant Smith &Nephew used.Tell me who can advise me on revision.When are you available.Regards

[parkze]

Doc: how late is too late to start doing this exercise post op?

[RebeccaKargbo-ie]

My knee as been stiff for months now and am with External Fixation can my knee bend with it on????

[adnanyousafzai]

Last 2 days orthopedic surgeon done MUA procedure ...now which exercise is best bend the knee normaly