Instant Fix for Knee Pain on Stairs

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 3 simple tips to stop knee pain on stairs!

[josephsf]

Will Harlow is the most informative PT on YouTube/ Social-Media. The very best!‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[josephsf]

turning your foot outward going up and down the stairs has been a game-changer . Thanks so much Will Harlow. You are on the Leading-Edge.

[annecampbell]

Good morning, Will; I love watching your PT videos, they inspire me. I'm 70 and the knee, gluts, thighs and leg PT exercises speak to me. I walk 1 mile (20 minutes) 4x weekly and I attend balance and stretching classes a couple times a week. I'm just saying "thank you" for your clear instructions, helps me understand why it hurts and what to do. Thank You

[albful]

My patella doesn't track. Would you suggest strengthening exercises to improve tracking. Thank you.

[janetmyers]

I was skeptical because I actually need a knee replacement and will have the surgery fairly soon. In the meantime, I’ve been struggling with stairs. So, I tried this and it seems to work for me. I’m amazed because I thought turning my feet outward would cause instability and pain. Thank you!

[JIMKATSANIDIS]

Appreciated the helpful and very useful video Will! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your experience and for taking the time to educate and help us make healthier choices!👋❤

[grrruaaa]

I am walking 50 stairs up and down in my work and this is very helpful for me. Thank you so much.

[michaelsmith]

Thanks. Stepping fully on the each step fixed the pain instantly.

[bowler]

I told my ortho my inside knee was hurting after my femur break, he didnt even check if I could walk up or down stairs without pain, or even watch how I was walking...this is a lot more informative

[joseenoel]

I vote for "How to stop stairs!" Hubby suggested I stop using the hand rail as I pull myself and the wet laundry to outdoors, he fears he's run out of room to re-bolt it in! 🙆 No pain just laboured motions!

[markzabrowsky]

Thank you for your video and advice. I followed your suggestions and my left knee pain in going up stairs has diminished by at least 50%. Much appreciated . Question: I run on my treadmill 3 x a week at about 3.5 mph. Is this helping or hurting my knee? Thanks

[lakshiabeyasekera]

You are the best physio .explains so well . Thank you for taking care of us old people .deeply appreciated.🙏🙏🙏

[ceciliaho]

I have pain in my inner aspect of the right knee after kneeling at church. Going up steps is worst then going down. Bending it is painful too. What should i do?
Thank you if can advice.
I found most of your advices are very realistic and useful too. Thank you so much.

[lizcounsell]

I have pain kin both knees on climbing stairs. Dr diagnosed osteoarthritis - not surprising as I have it in my back, hands and one foot anyway. What I've never had is advice on dealing with it. This one tip of turning my foot to fit on my rather narrow stairs - and I have long feet - has made such a difference. Thank you. I'm working through your videos for other ideas too.

[michaelcrimmins]

Thank you very much for your knowledge. I will definitely use it.

[lipika]

Fantastic magical remedies doc keep going

[ronaldrose]

A big thank you for sharing this informative video. I really appreciate it. 😊

[curiouscat]

All that plus 2 more tips I've learned elsewhere: 1- Whether walking or using stairs, keep your knee over your toes, not angled to one side or the other. (stopped my pain completely) 2- Going downstairs I do a duck walk, heel first with toes slightly angled outward. And I leave just the tip of my toes beyond the step so it won't catch on the rug and cause a fall.

[briansheehan]

Good vid, I'm 64 and my knees have been hurting on the stairs now for about six months.The left one is the worst even when I'm walking it gives way which is annoying. The Dr seems to think it's arthritis.I like will's tips that I've just seen especially putting my whole foot on the tread.I'm going to try that today.i'll let you know how I get on.Happy walking everyone😂🇬🇧

[Lancefl]

Great videos!!! Keep up the good work! I would love to see some more videos on foot exercises. Also, I would love to see things to avoid or the best exercises when lifting weights if you have lower back problems. Thanks!