Thank you Luke, that’s great advice. I watched your videos last year with my first TKR and now I’m watching again as I’m one week into my second knee replacement. I find your advice really encouraging and so straight forward.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for watching! Hope your rehab and recovery from your second knee replacement is going well, best wishes!

I am so grateful I found this video. I'm one week after from TKR and I have severe hip pain (sciatic I'm guessing) and of course knee pain. I would have never thought of sleeping on side of surgical leg or of laying on stomach but they have both helped immensely..especially laying on my stomach. I do that during the day with tens unit on my hip and it is such a relief. Thank you.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

8 ай бұрын

Very happy you have found the video helpful! Thanks for watching!

I’m going to try those methods tonight, after 3 weeks I am just now getting some sleep. I roll back and forth on my sides and it’s been hard to find a comfort zone. Thanks for explaining.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, hope the tips help and best wishes with your continued recovery from surgery!

YOU COVERED IT PERFECTLY

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

New Subscriber here, I'm 62 years and I just had TKR. It's been 4 days. I'm adjusting to all the therapy exercises, just the sleep..... I'll try your way, hopefully I'll sleep good tonight.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

Hope these tips help! Sometimes it just takes some time until your knee is settled down until you start sleeping better. Thanks for watching!

@garioma1344

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to check out the sleep meditation music videos on KZread. They have a variety of music videos for pain & inflammation. I use ear buds at night when I awake. I'm 4 wks post op on my 2nd TKR. Meditation with music has been very helpful. 👍

@jessesaenz1021

2 жыл бұрын

@@garioma1344 thanks for the info... I see you on your 2nd, I plan on doing my 2nd knee too, my question to you, how much time after your first, I heard it was 3 months

thanks your tips are very helpful!

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Great suggestions. This will really help people.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

Good video. I am 3 weeks post TKR and the most difficult thing for me so far has been finding a comfortable sleeping position.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

6 ай бұрын

Yup, unfortunately this is very common... it gets better with time, best wishes with your continued recovery!

Thank you the lack of sleep has been a huge pain in the but. I will try these for sure❤

@KneeReplacementTherapists

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, hope they help!

Excellent will remember & use pillows way you have explained thanks when have TKR soon.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

3 ай бұрын

Hope you find it helpful!

So I had knee replacement both 6 weeks apart. I already discovered that putting the pillow in between my knees as a side sleeper was the best thing for me to do to feel comfortable where I can sleep for at least 3 to 4 hours before having to move and of course my knees were bent cuz I sleep in fetal position but I'm also experiencing burning and stinging and irritation of the incisions where the skin is resting against sheets and blankets and pillows but I'm using one of those Contour memory foam pillows which I found to be the best

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing.. Some sensitivity of the incision to touch, sheets, etc is normal after surgery. Thank you for sharing your personal experience and tips to help other viewers and thanks for watching!

@mondop5270

Жыл бұрын

Is bent knee ok

@patriciaaini3481

Жыл бұрын

@@mondop5270 yes

Realy thanks a lot for you vedio ❤

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

Gracias por la information

@KneeReplacementTherapists

16 күн бұрын

You are very welcome!

Yes!

@KneeReplacementTherapists

6 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Thank you! 💐I'm almost 1 month after a knee fracture and wasnt sure how to use the pillows to my advantage.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

6 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Hope this helps!

Live your videos, I’ve found them very helpful. Six weeks post op, second knee, range of motion is great and I’ve been doing well. I’m a side sleeper, and the knee doesn’t bother me but for some reason my bursa is super swollen, and even with pillows I get the deep ache and throbbing. I wonder if I’m just doing too much, now that I can.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question...hard to provide a definitive answer, but it's possible since you've increased your activity as you started to feel well, the soft tissue around the knee may not have been quite ready for it, which may present as some inflammation and discomfort. With activity and time the soft tissue will build durability and your discomfort will likely subside.. right now I would consider just slightly decreasing the intensity and/or volume of what you're doing and then see how your knee responds, then slowly build back up your activity level as your knee and body tolerates.

I had a total knee replacement on Nov. 1st. I am still struggling to find a comfortable position. Most every night my hip kills me. My hip didn't bother me BEFORE the surgery. I take 2 hydrocodones about 2 hours before I head to bed, which is usually around 8pm. But I am usually still awake at 2 or 3! When I get up around 9-9:30 am, I still don't feel fully rested. I'm going to take your advice. Thank you for making this video!! ❤❤😊

@KneeReplacementTherapists

6 ай бұрын

Difficulty with sleeping can be extremely frustrating. I hope some tips in this video help! Best wishes to you.

Thank you! I had knee replacement surgery just over a month ago on my right knee and before surgery I would sleep on my side with my right knee on the bottom. I was under the impression that would make things worse with my knee on the bottom like that.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching. As long as it feels comfortable for you, there is really no reason why you can't sleep on your side with your surgical leg on the bottom.

Also sleeping is more comfortable not only with pillows but if you put on scar cream before you go to bed to help ease some of that irritation you want to put vitamin E cream and Bag Balm and a few other things on like medicated Vaseline or just plain Vaseline to help with the irritation and the burning and stinging before going too bad also

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is very good advice! Thanks for sharing!

@adirafearsjesus7778

10 ай бұрын

Where do you put it

What about sleeping positions after MPFL reconstruction surgery with a locked post op brace?

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

Probably the most comfortable position is on your back with multiple pillows or a wedge propped under the leg to elevate it. You can also try sleeping in a recliner or sleeping on your side and using 1 or a few pillows between your legs.

I need to find flat pillows like u have...8 weeks post op and keep waking up with pain as side sleeper

@KneeReplacementTherapists

3 жыл бұрын

Pillows is the key to finding a comfortable position... best of luck to you

Side sleeper too. Day 7 today, drugs are what helps

@KneeReplacementTherapists

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@garioma1344

2 жыл бұрын

It does get better.

I had a partial meniscus removed do I have to rest my knee everyday, I’m on my 3 week. Do I put my leg on a table or is it normal to sit on the couch feet down.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

It can be beneficial to elevate your leg throughout the day to help decrease swelling, but you don't have to do this all the time. It is okay to spend some of the time with the feet and legs resting in a normal position.

@servantofthecreator

2 жыл бұрын

@@KneeReplacementTherapists okay thankyou 😊 I also had another question... like I mentioned I’m in my 3rd week after surgery my knee still feels stiff and weak is this normal? and why does it feel stiff is it because the swelling because I don’t see any signs of my knee swelled up. Thanks

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

@@servantofthecreator Yes this is normal, the stiffness is normally due to pain and inflammation, even if you don't have visible swelling. Also, your body is in the early stages of healing and scar tissue formation which can contribute to stiffness...keep moving the knee and your body often throughout the day

@servantofthecreator

2 жыл бұрын

@@KneeReplacementTherapists what’s the time line of recovery for total Meniscectomy vs partial meniscectomy. Are they the same 4-6 weeks full recovery

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

@@servantofthecreator Yes the recovery is typically about the same 4-6 weeks

I'm 13 days post op and struggling right now to sleep. I'm worried about using any pillows since it was not advised. But I'm guessing if you're sleeping on your operated side, it's ok to pop a knee over it. Tfs 😊

@KneeReplacementTherapists

21 күн бұрын

The main concern with using a pillow is to place it directly under the knee so the knee is in a very bent position all night. If you are progressing well with your range of motion this is less of concern. It is absolutely ok to place your leg up on a pillow while sleeping on your side or with the pillow between your legs.

@shelbylou02

21 күн бұрын

@KneeReplacementTherapists Thank you ♡

Just some quality sleep would be nice. I’m m 6 weeks in after having 2 knees replaced and sleeping is still a big issue. I want to lay on my side but of course the knees hurt.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

You are not alone! Knee pain and difficulty sleeping are big issues, especially early on after surgery... for most folks it does get gradually better over time.

Slip well. Switt dreamers.

@KneeReplacementTherapists

6 ай бұрын

😴😴

I’ve seen several of these videos they all fail to explain where the cats goes in any ?

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

🐱The cats go wherever the cats want to go! It's not up to the human!

@barryackerman3331

Жыл бұрын

Try with 4

@LK-wq3su

Жыл бұрын

@@barryackerman3331 Yup. I've had two abdominal surgeries - had to sleep in the recliner for a week (we only had a waterbed, and I couldn't get out of it!). I had to protect my stomach with pillows from our 4 cats! During a foot surgery, I had 1 cat and our house bunny snuggled on my lap for 3 days straight. I'm plotting my upcoming TKR "Cat Sleeping Strategy" now! You can use foil and your walker as weird scaffolding cat defense shields, I've heard. 🙂

@juanitajohnson2717

6 ай бұрын

​@@KneeReplacementTherapists😂😂😂

@Mickey-jn8hz

4 ай бұрын

And the dog too….be well!

Helpful video! Good sleep is essential to a fast recovery. FWIW, you say “lay on your stomach” /“lay on your back”….the correct word here is “lie.” The word “lay” is used with an object…for example, “lay the book on the table.” When referring to the action of of putting our body in a flat position, we should say, “Lie down,” not “lay down.” Picky, I know, but just FYI. Love your channel!

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I know better, too! I've actually had patients correct me on this, too 😀 Thank you for watching, and I'll do my best to use the correct word in future videos!

I was told to sleep on my back now into day four , I’m tired of sleeping on my back . Why can’t I sleep on my right side ?

@KneeReplacementTherapists

Жыл бұрын

I would ask your surgeon or whoever informed you to only sleep on your back. In most cases you can sleep on your side as well after knee replacement surgery.

No way…my PT said no

@KneeReplacementTherapists

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what part of the video you are referring to, but if it is about bending the knee, although you should try to avoid prolonged periods of time with the knee bent it is okay to have a little bend if it helps make sleeping more tolerable. Thanks for watching!

@kimstephens7853

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what it was…knee bending! Thank you for a great video…….helped me a lot