Week 1 Exercises: Total Knee Replacement

Knee replacement course: coming February 2023

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Please note this video should not be substituted for medical advice. Always consult your doctor.

[jillhughes]

Glad i found this, day 8 i did too much one day and was in pain all night. Do not do too much to fast!

[ronaldbeasley]

I am 4 days post op TRKR have been working on these exercises. So glad I came across this channel. Wish you were closer to CC, TX. Thanks for the information that you post.

[nancyduhalde]

God bless you for these wonderful videos that help those going through KRS… mine is this March and I feel empowered the more I learn ahead of time. Thank you!

[debbiecooley]

I had total knee replacement on my left knee March 20th 2024. It has been a long long road. The first few days I was in so much miserable pain because my leg and my calf was so swollen.. it was so hard to walk. But since Monday March 25th, I have been doing better each day. But my ankle and my calf is still very sore to touch. My therapist thinks that the apparatus around the lower part of my calf was a little bit too tight.. I like my lady therapist but I came across your video and you really do go through more details. I'm sure going to be doing your therapy exercises. And I do tend to overdo it when I walk. Thanks again for your time for recording these videos.

[joefrankiewicz]

I have surgery in January in the 11th been going down the rabbit hole. Thank you 🙏 for posting and being amazing 😊❤❤❤. Thank you

[blindsey]

I love your cat! Thank you for these demonstrations and advice.

[kimtaylor]

I’m 5 days PO and I’m glad I found you. We have a shortage of PT’s in my area and I’m probably going to have to do all my PT at home. You are just what I needed! Love that cat!! my cat has to be with me every second when I’m in bed doing my PT. She gets upset, if I make any pain noises. So it helps me to just concentrate on the exercises. lol

[katsujinkin]

I had my right hip replaced last winter. I'm having my left knee done next winter. The results of the hip were excellent. This video was very helpful. Many of the exercises are the same as the ones I did for the hip. This time won't be quite as scary. Thank you very much, and I love the cat!

[edvhollywood]

Just got the staples out yesterday knee replacement on 28. Pain pain pan. I want also to get a mri to see for sure Everything make sure no bone on bone. That would be moral support? Cause pain so bad. It came with 10 therapy sessions included. And found this. Thanks.

[davidcoomber]

Strange I have yet to see a knee replacement expert who has actually had a knee replacement, with TKRs everyone is an expert

[juliedavison-white]

Wow thank you I wish I knew these exercises after my op. I am now 2 weeks post op. Doing well

[jaynekranc]

Going in on the 28th of this month. Love your cat.

[tesstaclob]

Thanks for this very informative video.I had similar exercises after my Right knee Arthroscopy.I was told by my doctor that I need TKR in the near future.I think I am ready for it. Again thanks for the video

[mariefc]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your cat! I have a beloved, senior ragdoll and am sure she'll help me after my surgery...like walk on my new knee! 😂 Thank you for your website and FB group! I'm so grateful I found you! I've had 2 reconstructions on my L knee and have a TKA scheduled on 9/19. I'm watching your vids to prepare and strengthen before sx. Thank again, so much! ❤❤❤

[jacksmail]

Hi. Dr Sam..we are in day 8 since the op. Have been watching your video for week one. Awesome!! Tho we are a bit past actual week one we are doing the firs part of the video ..the exercises in bed plus walking...some of these were started prior. Making good progress (i think) Wife is 76, me 73. One thing (not a critism) is that at this point the wire and fiber stitches are still in place and I think contributes to the pain and they may be limiting the possible movement for the 76 YO--not to athletic ==person.. Ouch! But you videos are awesome! jP

[armandocontreras]

This video is exactly what I needed, I had my TKR 4 days ago and my first PT is in 5 days. They gave me a paper at the hospital of the exercises I’m supposed to do, but I’m a visual learner. I need to see someone do it. Thanks again.

[stacystane]

I have surgery on 2/28/24. I'm freaking out! Watching all the videos❤

[annekernohan]

Thank you so much for this video. Do you have a video on exercises before surgery?

[jettakrantz]

Having my second knee replacement in 4 days. Very nervous but knee is so bad it’s necessary.

[reylkshero-vlog]

Thank you dok.. tutorial exercises....❤❤❤