2 Key Exercises to Rapid Recovery for Total Knee Replacement

Bob and Brad explain 2 key exercises to attain rapid recovery for total knee replacements.

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[paulmorris]

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!

[janicerafuse-crowe]

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.

[lgagner]

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.

[ryad]

Thanks guys I just had total knee replacement. I use plastic shopping bag with handle to slides

[YM-zzqq]

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.

[ianbrearley]

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.

[jengus]

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.

[Darbysmommy]

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.

[auntielhandmade]

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.

[AnniePilatesPhysicalTherapist]

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 🙏😘

[kimberlovingcare]

You guys are so 100% Awesome. Thank you keep the videos coming.

[catherinecarmichael]

Thank you for being so last video I watch, the PT said if you weren't crying you weren't working hard enough.

[ccswede]

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.

[affiance]

Thanks. This is helping me a whole bunch

[pattylynncook]

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

[Nayomee]

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. :/

[rubywedderburn]

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 ☹️

[kemhelenius]

Brad is awesome, but Brad's pants with the stripes are so helpful!

[sherriestone]

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

[JBean_COCR]

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?