I really appreciate the way you underscore that overtraining can cause setbacks...

when talking about over exercising, that was me...i tried to tell that to my PT because i was hurting a lot after my appt and cannot continue the home exercise the next day...live and learn...

@Chipster62

2 жыл бұрын

I have tried to express to my physical therapist as well my surgeon doesn't seem too concerned that my progress I was at 75 80 now I'm back to 70 and my hamstring and the muscle on the right side of my thigh whatever that is is extremely sore so I will definitely try this I am 6weeks post op.

So pleased to know I am not the only post op patient at 4 months having trouble getting past 90 degrees. Now I feel maybe 2 Hydrotherapy and 3 Physiotherapy sessions per week on top of exercising each day at home might be a factor that I am over doing things and not resting enough. It's a difficult decision to make when all I want to do is be back to ' normal ' after such a shockingly brutal TKR. By that I am referring to the pain which still hovers around each day. I enjoy your video's and advise after watching others then choosing yourself only to take suggestions from. The old saying " too many cooks spoil the broth " one Physiotherapist online only works for me. Grateful thank you.

@totaltherapysolutions

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I wish you well!

Great Advice. I am 3 weeks post op TKR. My last PT visit was great. I went from 86 degrees pre PT that day to 96 degrees and was able to get a full turn on the stationary bike. This was last Thursday. Over the weekend I regressed. Today is Monday and I have improved again. It’s amazing how one good PT session can require several days of rest before pushing onward again.

SOOOO HELPFUL! I was getting so anxious that I wasn't making enough progress and this video made me look at measurable goals and I am doing much better. Thank you!!!!

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

That is exciting. Seeing the improvement is helpful... even if slow.

I am on week 4 of my RTKR and month 4 of my LTKR and this is the best description of what happens during recovery when you over exercise and your knee gets tight, causing soreness for a day or two. Thanks for this great information, it took me months to learn this through my own recovery.

Thank you for being so realistic and for advocating common sense.

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Not so common! HAHA... Thanks

Therapy was making my recovery horrible . If it wasn’t for me taking matters into my own hands, I would not have made it. My pt put me on a bike 3 days after TKR, which triggered my sciatica . I explained what happened and he said it was nothing and that he had a lady that was just like me and doing fine on the bike. I changed PT to one across town. Once a week, that’s all, no matter what they say. It’s once a week. I do the rest. Surgeon has given me permission to drive! Listen to your body. You are so helpful.

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

You know your body better than anyone. Only you know what you need and what you respond to.

I agree 100% Knowing the progress is half the battle ". So many of us use others posts on progress as milestones and judgement if we are doing well. But being able to measure our progress against ourselves is what we need to know. Thank you for your videos.

@chopper_Bob_customs

Жыл бұрын

I will definitely try this out sometimes I do feel like I over worked it an I see it hold back my next work out

Having the right therapist right away makes a huge difference. 2 days after surgery I had an in home therapist that pushed me so hard that the next 2 days I was hurting so bad that I could not do anything. Absolutely horrible. He was so aggressive. I totally agree that sometimes a little less is better. I am almost 7 weeks out with a partial knee replacement and still am not to where I should be. Very discouraging. Thank you for your insights and helpful ideas.

I'm definitely going to be trying this tomorrow. I'm going on five weeks and getting ready to start outpatient therapy this Wednesday. I already had a setback two weeks ago. Did too much on my stationary bike ☹️ Just getting over the worse pains I ever felt☹️☹️ Thanks for sharing

Tony, you're the best! So sensible, extensively knowlegeable and clear. I had double TKR 6 weeks ago. I have found all your videos SO helpful. Thanks

I am so inspired by your videos which help me tremendously during my recovery. You give me peace when I’m so frustrated.

I just saw this video and what you shared CONFIRMS in me that my decision to cancel my 2nd round of approved theropy . I felt like my goal of recovering from TKR was different from the theropist who needed to record on my report each Visit a certain amount of progress in just 2 hours per week...We are not all the SAME WE WILL PROGRESS AT DIFFERENT RATES. I Have chosen SLOW & STEADY EVERY DAY AT HOME 3-4-5- or more times per day I spent about $300 on a few knee exercise tools & I use them 7 days a week faithfully I believe if you do the work you will get what you have worked for NOTE! I had LEFT TKR on 4-25-22 back to normal after 6 weeks or so I had RIGHT TKR on Dec 21st 2022 ...It about 9 weeks now but making steady progress without the pressure of a time deadline to reach a certain number SLOW & STEADY FOR ME!! Daily measurable progress until you reach you goal.

All your videos are helping me a lot.I stop PT 2 weeks ago because I saw pain and no improvement.I m watching your videos to help me to do it at home.❤

8 Weeks since TKR and Tony has been a great inspiration . Go Lions

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, support, and subscribing to the channel!

@sarahcrain8083

3 жыл бұрын

I had TKR on May 5, 2021. I am right behind you. Best wishes in your recovery.

Thanks, Tony. 2 weeks post op TKR and your videos have been a huge support, so practical, so creative and best of all, always a comfort on this very challenging journey!

@rubywedderburn9487

Жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking How are you doing now I just had mine done 6 29 22

Recovery time between therapy sessions. I was going to therapy three times a week. Could not do my exercises at home because of the pain.Instead of progressing, I was going backwards. Thank you for your ideos and for sharing your experience with us !

Glad I’ve found you. These videos are very helpful. Thank you. I’m five weeks post TKR from Melbourne, Australia.

This really helped me, I’ve been worrying that I wasn’t moving as fast as I thought I should.

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps. Thanks for the comment.

I appreciate all your help, your tips have really made a difference in my recovery

really appreciate this help. i'm 3 weeks post-op and was feeling desperate about my bend, but you really help my perspective as well as my bend!

New subscriber here 🎉 I just began seeing your videos and I’m so happy. I haven’t had my TkR yet, but I’m looking into ways to make my recovery easier as possible. Thank you

Thank you so much!! I needed to hear this. I finally feel like I’m not in the twilight zone. I had a total knee replacement 3 weeks ago and I have been struggling .

Absolutely right thx so much as it’s so helpful with your videos as at times when it’s overworked it’s discouraging but you’ve softened it out for us n it’s good to know as slow progress is better than no progress.. I’ve had a bilateral knee replacement just over 6 weeks now n done with my first review which was good n now advised to resume official duty however a little apprehensive as I wonder about the swelling in case I’m seated long hours though I can walk a while. Thk you so much. God bless n looking forward to more.

I’m not in the States, but I am SO glad I found your wonderful advice. So sensible and helpful. Thank you

Such an incredibly insightful tool- an ability to measure progress. The ability to identify overuse through the parallel lens of an athlete and overtraining was brilliant. It really connected the value of resting and results for me.

Thank you for the advice! Overdoing is not good and hurts progress.❤ Perseverance! TKR right 12/21/23 almost 3 weeks out!

I truly enjoy all your videos!!!! Very helpful!!!!! I had Bilateral Knee replacement in January….. love PT !

I explained my situation on the group page. Not one of the PTs I have seen have even come close to doing any of the exercises you have done. Thanks

Thank you for your great videos on what to do after a total knee replacement to encourage bending of the knee joint. This particular video made me realise that perhaps I am doing too much. I have constant pain, tightness around the knee and up into my thigh and recently it seemed as if my flexion was getting worse, not better, making doing the exercises more difficult.

thank you so much for this bend video. I am 5 months out of surgery. I've had a manipulation of the knee already. I do my exercises and started swimming when my surgeon sais I could.. I have ended my physical therapy after 5 months. After the manipulation I was n therapy daily for two weeks. I still do my exercises at home.I was feling good about my progress until I went out shopping today for a few hours. By the time I was finished I was miserable. Also after the manipulation my surgeon suggested a piece of equipment they call an extendinator. I have been using that three times a day. Some days after therapy and working out it is to painful to use. Your video I feel much better and not a failure.Thank you. I'll keep working hard an listen to my body. I've felt in the pass I should work through the pain. Again thank you.Lois

Tony, thank you so much for being part of my journey, Mariana, South Africa

Great information, i’am 4 weeks in after a total right knee replacement, your videos are helping me a lot 👍👍🇨🇦

I'm about 10 weeks post tkr and have had trouble getting flexion beyond 95. I saw this video before but didn't do it until I watched it again today. Sure enough, the knee is flexing better doing this exercise! Thanks so much!

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your feedback.

@suehepburn9541

2 жыл бұрын

I'm at the same place you are and went to my my surgeon today. They're going to give me a month to try to get to 110° from 99°. Then if not we will have to discuss an mua. I love these videos. I've just found them in the last two or three weeks

Great video Anthony. Thanks for sharing!

This video was so helpful for me. I am 2 weeks into my post op re-hab and getting discouraged because I wasn’t making progress like I thought I should. And I was overdoing it and actually felt it was getting worse. Thank you for this. I’m so glad I found this video. 😊

Great advice... Your videos are very very helpful...

Tony, your knee flexion exercises are great and easy to do! Thanks for the tips to help treat my patients after a total knee replacement!

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and engagement!

I had TKR 3 weeks ago. This past Friday was my 2nd daily physio. The pain I felt afterwards after keep pushing my knee back until I shout out and get told to relax. I can't relax because I'm on edge waiting for the moment again. Well yesterday I was so sore I couldn't face to do the homework. Today I've done the homework and this video has shown me a way to measure any progress, and to recognize Friday's physio was too much.

10 days P/O RTKR. OS says I am behind on my range of motion. This is a good tool to show me improvement between P/T and Post/Op visits. Thank you Tony.

Great video. Thanks for the help

Thank you for the helpful videos. I like how you describe things

Thank you so much. It's all about balance. I am over training and I am sore. I can't sleep through the night, my knee aches. I will try little but often. Thank you so much for these videos. I have shared them with others.

So helpful. Thank you. It is nice to know how to gauge how well I am doing at home.

You are keeping me going day to day. Three weeks post surgery and still not walking great. Ice and elevation only seem to make it survivable. I need to keep following your videos

Thank You, 7 and half weeks post op, feeling low, after watching a few of your videos, I will sleep better tonight, thanks

That’s a great idea!!! I am going to try it.

This is really helpful I got the idea to measure my progress thanks sir

Thanks for your channel. Great information,

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the continued support!

Thanku ur a great physical therapist wished I lived close

You are so right! Thank you!

Sooo helpful. Thank youuu!!

Love these videos

Always inspired by your videos 👏👏

I really want to thank you for this video will help me a lot

You are simplistic and amazing! I'm three months post op tkr and was getting really sad. My kneecap is still swollen and with numb pockets. I'm going to try this exercise. Thank you!

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

The continued numbness at 3 months is common. I would tell you to expect it to go away closer to 6 months, but some still feel numb areas at 12 months.

tks Tony,will try this exercise.

@totaltherapysolutions

5 ай бұрын

Good luck.

You are absolutely right, Sir.Thañk you

Very helpful thank you.

Thanks for the great advice. Sometimes we get so much into our head not knowing what to do for the best. I’m 5 weeks today post op tkr and definitely I have had days where I did too much. The next couple of days I have paid the price with pain, inflammation and swelling. It’s hard to get the balance.

Going to try this tonight

Hi Tony...I was so happy to find your videos....I am 2 1/2 months post op....I had PT yesterday and tried to do too much....I am at 95 degree bend to sometimes 105....I am very frustrated....Today my knee is very tight no pain....I will try this exercise. Thank you

Hi Tony, I'm 2.5 weeks after a right TKR using Mako. At the same time i had 3 screws removed from a metal plate when i fractured my tibia & fibia in 2005. The screws were removed so my surgeon could perform the operation in one go using mako or 2 seperate operations on the uk nhs. All went successful he said. Ive been doing a few exercises throughout the day & walking, iceing etc but seemed to hit a pain level i cant get passed. However after online research i came across you & what can i say except brilliant, the knee flex in the hallway works great, also lying on the floor with leg on the sofa, the one against the kitchen work top, i rest, sit on the kitchen table so my legs dangle & i can easily assist with my other leg & hold it for a few good seconds. When sitting put my foot on a small-ish ball to keep it bent or up on the stool to get it straight. I do these througout the day & not just have an hr here & an hr there, it feels better already....Fantastic....keep the videos coming....one subscribed happy person.

Thanks for the information as I push myself very hard and my last session I found that I had difficulty bending my knee to the degree as I did before. I was ready to give up as I felt that I had plateau and the theraphy was not working 😢. So now I am motivated to continue with my therapy

Good tips thanks

I´ve been watching a lot of your videos, I had a patellar tendon rupture, and the videos have been very help full. I´m on my week number 7 and I almost hit 90 degrees. Thank you master sensei

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is great. Keep us posted! We will celebrate your next milestone.

Thank you for this info about doing too much, I thought it was only me, suffering after physio I am going to slow down now :)

Good information, thank you !

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

Tony, I just turned 67 and will have my left knee replaced next Tuesday July 5th 2021. Looking forward to incorporating your suggestions from your years of expertise and experience.

Thanks Tony, really helpful. I have been struggling to measure improvement. I’m 4 weeks out, had issues with the wound which put my progress back. After my routine the knee feels much more free but the following day it’s like starting again, hopefully I can now measure what is going on.

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

This is a very important comment you shared. I would recommend trying more frequent, less intense sessions. If you feel what I call a rebound effect... More sore and stiff the next day, then you are likely doing too much. Try short sessions more frequently throughout the day. Try less intense sessions more frequently. Let me know how that feels after a couple days.

@rommieron450

3 жыл бұрын

Does this help for someone who had knee replacement 18 months ago.

will try this

Thanks, I am practicing exercises to walk normally. There is a lot of improvement in my walk I will definitely walk without cane very soon.

You have been such a help for me! I began watching before my surgery. Now I am 3 months out. I use so many of your ideas and have shared some of them with my therapist when they have asked where I got the idea. My flex ion is at 107, but I am getting frustrated. Sometimes I watch a video to help with this as well! Flex ion is my last hurtle. Thanks for your help!

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still in therapy?

@karendemarco7974

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I am. I had therapy 2 days in a row! That was not a good idea at all even though it was 2 different therapists and they tried different things. My knee would not cooperate at all. I could not get to 100 flexion and my knee actually hurt. I took Advil which I haven’t needed in a while. The fluctuation of progress on any given day is so very frustrating.

Thanks Tony ... this exercise really worked for me. In the first 6 weeks (now 11 weeks) after the operation progress was slow but now I am putting my foot 6" from the wall with my knee able to touch the wall. The knee bends around 110 degrees. Would you advise continuing with the exercise or changing to a different one ? Allan - Mojacar Playa, Almeria, Spain

I got 85% one day after TKR at home but next day I was too swollen. This is a great video need to pace myself

Your video is really helpful and encouraging for people like me who is always in pain and frustrated in my improvement. Thank you so much. I am 4 weeks post surgery and still using walker and can not bend my knee.

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

I missed this comment last week. How are you doing now? 6 weeks seems to be a turning point for many people. What is your ROM? Are you still in therapist? Thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for the videos, I’m two weeks out Tommorrow so I’m trying to be patient yet do enough.

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel, it must be 3 weeks since surgery by now. How is it going? Do you have any numbers to share?

@samuelfink4799

4 жыл бұрын

Total Therapy Solution - Physical Therapy It was 3 weeks Wednesday. I can’t remember the numbers but according to my therapist he is pleased with my progress. These last few days have been frustrating because it feels I’ve hit a wall and not just seeing the range of motion increase like I would. The swelling still is troublesome as well. Thanks for asking.

I’m 6 weeks post of TKR and a fitness instructor who’s anxious to get back to teaching. That motivation has adversely impacted my typical effects to push myself too much. NOT working in this instance. YOU’VE helped me to understand less can be more. PT days create a 2-3 day cycle of increased pain despite my therapist motivation that I’m ahead of “ schedule “ re range of motion and resumption of strength. That’s only fueled my focus on “ doing more “ not incorporating REST DAYS into my weekly plan. Can you clarify “ rest days “? Are you suggesting complete rest? Or limited movement. This is the missing link for me and perhaps other over achievers out there. TY🙏🏼❤️

So true first physio 2 weeks post op and I was in extreme pain not able to sleep surgeon said no physio and rest for the week. It was even causing my incision not to heal so they didn’t remove the staples for another two weeks.

You are in my stomping grounds ! I am in Brandermill and go to Ortho Virginia

I love my PT but I see your point about doing too much in therapy and then not being able to do the exercise program for a couple of days. At the "just past" two week mark, I'm trying to severely cut back on pain meds. Dealing with a painful recovery process and the fear of a medication dependency is a horrible combination.

Hi Tony I enjoy enjoy enjoy your videos. I've watched them before my tkr Nov 24 2020. I only had physical therapy for about five weeks. My flexion was 123 and my extension was 0. Someday I know I've over exercise when have pain through out the night. Im grateful for this video because I struggle with the flexion sometimes. I don't want to lose what I worked hard for now that I am own my on. One question tho my shin is still very painful is that normal?

Thanks dr.

@totaltherapysolutions

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome 😊

I have been doing that chair push. I was able to hit ( painfully ) 90 degrees in first two weeks, post full replacement.

This was a bbig help.

Good

Greetings from Sweden

i wish you were my therapist, Louisiana here

@totaltherapysolutions

4 жыл бұрын

This is the next best thing. Thanks for your kind words.

Hi my knee wants to bend but where fibula joins fibia lateral side of left knee extreem sharp shooting pains will not allow knee to bend .. help. Yiur videos are awesome thank you

Hello, Sir. I got femur surgery last Aug, I have femur nail and screw on my left leg, and I can't bend my knees because I had cast for almost 3 months (June-Aug). I hope this exercise will help me bend my knees. Thank you, Sir. 🙏🙏🙏

Hi, I'm Abhishek from India. My distal femour broken before 11 months ago. There is a plate and screw uses for my operation.My knee is still not full extended and I get back my knee bending almost but not completely bend. Pls give me some advice. Is it possible to get back my knee as earlier it was. Suggest some exercise for my knee flexion and extension.

Hello, your videos really helps! Thank you 🙏 I had sports injury(while playing volleyball) and i had my knee surgery in February(ACL reconstruction with medial hamstrings, MM repair, MCL repair, LM partial menisectomy) and i also had arthrofibrosis in july. It's been 7 months now and I've stiffness in my knee and pain even when i walk(sometimes). Range of motion is also not quite well. Please tell me how do i get better🙏

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

I will share some video of a client who also had an ACL reconstruction and is struggling to regain range. I will show you what we are working on and perhaps you can get some ideas. Did you work with a physical therapist?

@pratibhamali2717

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sure please send me. And i worked with sports therapist but i think it wasn't as intensive as it should be in the beginning because i can't tolerate pain much. Nowadays due to lockdown🇳🇵and corona virus i visit my therapist twice a week but before i used to go to rehab center every day.

@pratibhamali2717

3 жыл бұрын

Please reply me🙏 Ways to deduct pain and stiffness in my knee..

Have you any info on straightening the leg please as I’m really struggling. I’m 5 weeks post op today 😩

I had a knee replacement 6 weeks ago

Is it possible to regain flexion in a knee/ankle after several years from a compound fracture injury?

I have been in PT for 10 weeks and have gained over 50 degrees in my knee AROM

@kokilaramakrishnan1988

3 жыл бұрын

I am from india .8 weeks over after surgery .little disappointed as my operated leg is straight even after 50 days of therapy .hope this will help

Thank you for the helpful video's. I am 3 months post op TKR. The knee is still warm to the touch. Is this normal? Also my ROM was improving until I started to do weighted leg extensions. I went from 129 degrees down to 122. I stopped doing the leg extensions over a week ago, however the knee is still painful when bending and my ROM has not returned. I am walking 2 miles almost every day. Thank you

@totaltherapysolutions

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob! Thanks for watching and commenting. The stiffness will continue to improve. Great job on the walking 2 miles. Your range sounds really great.

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I had a total knee replacement April 5,2023. My ankle and foot are still black and blue and the ankle joint is painful. Sometimes from knee to ankle is very painful. why does it not improve?