I had meniscus surgery two weeks ago in Mexicali, Baja California with Dr. Garnier. My physical therapist is booked for three weeks so I’m glad I found this video. I used a cane only one day, and was feeling much better the second day. I have very little discomfort, and have no issues like others are posting here. I am almost 58 years old, and I’m pleasantly surprised I healed this fast. I will do these exercises anyways to strengthen my knee.

Absolutely love these guys! Used your videos before… just came off meniscus surgery 2 Weeks ago and this is the perfect video for me! Subscribed! 🖤

Just had meniscus surgery last Friday and wanted to try to do a little bit of movement. Your advice aligned precisely with my orthopedic surgeon and it was really nice to see the actual movements . I also really appreciated how you gave progressive time frames for the activities-like the first couple days you only do this and then these are the exercises/stretches that you do next and then you don’t do these for 10 days or two weeks… That was very helpful because otherwise I might’ve tried to do too much!Thank you for making this! Plus I enjoy how much you two seem to really respect and like each other and the lightheartedness of your videos.👍👍😊

@_dheerajgupta

Жыл бұрын

After three months can you please update your condition

You video is absolutely amazing. I had my meniscus surgery day one April 18th 2024; and I thank God for seeing your video first search to come across your exercises. You two are brilliant and i am recovering well with all your tips exercises. Icings and elevating with tolerating exercises i am recovering well. Thanks for your awesome video.. God bless you 🙏

Very good information. Having this procedure done soon. Thank you. Even though it's 2yr old post it's very helpful. Motivational for many people all of your videos. Best of regards for all of you're hard work.

I just had meniscus surgery a few days ago and this video is just what I needed.Thanks ever so much!

@laiquetaher2887

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it now

Glad I found this channel. Just had meniscus surgery and immediately started a couple of these exercises. I am post-OP day #1.

@ratneshsrivastava5174

5 ай бұрын

Did this information helpful

@stfu7308

3 ай бұрын

How was it

thanks guys, this video helps me remember what I've learned at physical therapy and gives me a bit extra too. You explain things so well!

Great info. I had meniscus surgery on Nov 3,2020. As a gym owner and trainer sitting still has been driving me crazy. This is better info than my surgeon has given. I start PT next week but this is very encouraging. Definitely subscribing and trying out all the moves. Thanks

You guys are great! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :)

Very helpful guys! Just had my meniscus surgery 7 days ago. PT is all backed up in my city. Thank you so much.

You gents are informative and entertaining! Not only was I able to diagnose that I had injured my meniscus through your videos, but post-surgery your exercise demonstrations have helped me to regain my range of motion. Thanks so much!

I’ve just had a meniscus repair and his video is so helpful! Thank you!!

@daultonstoltz8434

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today? I had a stitch repair yesterday as jiujitsu athlete and I’m afraid my knee won’t have the range of motion again to practice

I'll be one week post lateral meniscus surgery tomorrow, I'll start my rehab with these exercises, cant thank you enough for saving all the hassle! RESPECT

@lisagyurcsik7167

Жыл бұрын

I’m one day post surgery! Glad I found theses guys!

@goodjuju54

Жыл бұрын

We are about the same time post op. How are you all feeling? I am still in so much pain, worse than pre surgery. There are times when from knee down my leg is numb. Have either of you experienced this? Or any other post op issues?

@srajini8

Жыл бұрын

@@goodjuju54 Yes I'm at 3 weeks post Meniscus repair surgery. The first 10 days were the worst. Then simple physio exercises from youtube helped a lot in the pain management. Till then try exercises on your core and healthy leg. It helps.

@_dheerajgupta

Жыл бұрын

@@srajini8 how's it now ? I'm 10 days post surgery

I love your videos guys. Just had this surgery yesterday and you are so helpful. Bless you guys!!!! Thank you.

I'm only 2 minutes in and I've learnt more than I ever did from my surgeon or the nurses I had a double meniscus tear in nov'17, couldn't see the specialist till june'18 and finally september'19 I've had surgery. I wasn't told AT ALL about elevate and ice, I misunderstood "you need to walk out of the hospital" for "you need to pretend you're normal". I was crying. I spent 4hrs resting but was so terrified of blood clots that 5hrs after surgery I was on my feet doing regular things. It hurt me so much but I thought I had to. Thank you for explaining As Tolerated. Even though my pain was shooting up into the 9s and I was worried I might black out from it I thought because the sharpness would fade back to an 8 that it was "tolerable". 😭 It wasn't until 5 days later when I called up the office about a complication that I learnt about elevate and ice. I thought I just had to push through, grin and bear it. I'm crying now because I wish I knew what as tolerated meant when they told me. (I have endo, I live in constant debilitating pain and have to find a way to function so this felt like nothing different).

@andyrussell8584

4 жыл бұрын

Just had a double tear this week. The doctor said full weight bearing soon as I get home. I don't think so. Lol. Hope your doing better

@haveltea

4 жыл бұрын

I had mine Nov 19 (meniscus tear, got mine arthoscopy and doctor sewn them because he said the tear is still repairable), still feeling like cramps behind my knee if i walk too long or too fast, and slight pain near the operation scar. How's yours now?

@RitJ292

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Emigem. Just reading ur comment now. How are you doing with ur knee now? I’m over a year since my meniscus op on my left knee and to this day still find some pain especially after a day of work. Cheers 😊

Nice vid guys!!! I recently had a meniscus root repair crutches were my best friend for almost 2 months non weight bearing When I finally started therapy my leg was so weak until I started doing similar exercises strength finally coming back yay!!!!!!

You two are legends. Thanks for the content

Thank you for sharing this informative video. I'm going to try your exercises this week.

As a timberframer and hand tool woodworker, the plumb bob reference was absolutely terrific. Thanks for making such an informative and entertaining video!

Fantastic video! Will be sharing ALL of your videos cuz you guys are GREAT!

Thank you Bob and Brad. I tore my meniscus in August prior to my breast cancer surgery and now it’s June and I finally got 50% of my meniscus removed. I am rehabbing at home 500 crunches and leg lifts and weights. This helps a lot. Thanks Bob and Brad.

@kakarot4701

7 ай бұрын

How old are you?

Big Thank You, for the clear directions about how to rehab my knee after arthroscopy. I just had a meniscus surgery a few days ago and hurts. You both have motivated me to get started and strengthen in small increments my knee. Much appreciated.

Bob and Brad; God bless you both.

All the physical therapy rehabs are booked 2 to 3 months out. I had mine on 11/30/21. Im glad I found you as I will apply some of your exercises so I can walk better.

Love your videos guys! Funny and really detailed!

Had my surgery June 22nd, FU JUNE 27th, now 8 days out- I called PT bc they haven’t called me& they can’t get me in until Aug 1st. I’ve guessed and was already doing some of these on my own. So it was awesome to see I was doing the right things and what I could add now. Thank you❤😅

Awesome video guys! Just did these second day after repair surgery

Perfect. We are in the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic and it's suggested we keep our distance from others. I had my surgery about 10 days ago and have been doing some exercises. I've been to the PT dept for other things and know their beds are close together and their waiting room is small so it's too difficult to keep any kind of distance. I'm 73-years old so decided to use your suggestions. BTW, my name is Jim so the video seems personal too!

Doctor told me that I don’t need sugary, but have been for 2 years until now. I will pay more attention and doing this exercise daily. Thank you.

Just what I needed! Thanks!

Guys I wanna note that the exercises that have to do with applying pressure to the meniscus ( weight ) should be done after 4 to 6 weeks IF you had had REPAIR and not REMOVAL.

@rayanslim

4 жыл бұрын

BE SURE TO KNOW and don't be shy to ask. A Physio at the surgeon who briefed me on basics for the first week, gave me instruction in error. She instructed me to weight-bear asap when my medial meniscus was stitched together. I ignored her and did my homework.

@_dheerajgupta

Жыл бұрын

@@rayanslim how are you doing now

@rajnavik7325

9 ай бұрын

I have got my acl aur both meniscus tear surgery on 31st august 2023 after that on 6 September my physiotherapist started bending my knee about 70 to 90 degree where as my doctor said to bend only 20 degree for three weeks because of which today 21st September I feel pain jn medial meniscus area

Excellent training post knee surgery. Thank you

Very helpful. Thank you!

Thank you, this helps a lot. Thx

Thank you for doing this.

Thanks for your video it helps me to do the exercises

Thank you!

Thanks for the motivation. Had my right knee meniscus repaired 8 days ago and your exercises are exactly what I needed. Very clear and simply videos. Much appreciated..

@carlafardy1391

3 жыл бұрын

I had this done 3 weeks ago. How you getting on? I cant bend my knee past 90 degrees for 6 weeks.

@harry1712

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlafardy1391 how are u now. I have had surgery just over 4 weeks ago for meniscus repair and can straighten my knee fully without pain and can walk almost ok. Almost at the stage of small squats.

@laiquetaher2887

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it now

2 weeks post op, can finally walk up stairs, have full knee extension, but my leg tends to hyper-extend when I'm walking , probably because of the loss of strength in my hamstrings. Very helpful video thank you

Thanks for the video

Excellent exercises! Just had Menicectomy 2 weeks ago. I was very fit for a number of years prior to my surgery , a gym rat. Also, an RN for 42 yrs. 12 months ago, I started doing Pilates Reformer. after watching your videos, the exercises we do in reformer are what's mostly youve shown. I was back to gym a week later after surgery doing upper body strength exercises and Pilates Reformer. I t feels good again to be able to do them slowly. Thank you for sharing . Il be doing your exercises today.

@laiquetaher2887

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it now

Awesome information thank you

Helpful & amusing!

Its been a week since my meniscus surgery and i was released with the worst details on stretches/activities to do. I was given 2 extremely generic and somewhat useless excercises to do. This is going to be very helpful as i feel my knee is very swollen and my range is pretty limited.

@RUDEST99

Жыл бұрын

Hello how long it took for u to heal fully. I had mine two months ago I still limping but I can bend and walk with no paint. I just had a weird pain but not painful like a brush pain. Are u walking better.

@07slowbalt

Жыл бұрын

I had mine done jan 31st, 2022. I till cant fully extend my leg (95%), nor can i run or jog anymore. Im in construction and it allows me to climb stairs, ladders, and get in and out of lifts all day so its showing improvement but i feel my recovery isnt going to get any better at this point. The only time it gives me discomfort is if im on my knees and when i try to stand up. Occasionally long walks at work or working in the garden will start causing it to ache. I know a few people that had this done and one was good to go after a few months and another said it took him a full year. Hows your recovery going?

@RUDEST99

Жыл бұрын

@@07slowbalt so far is better now i be doing exercise to brake the tissue inside is still painful I don’t limp but I can’t run just walk fast no paint just feels like I have never exercised my two legs I’m hoping another month until I can run

@07slowbalt

Жыл бұрын

@@RUDEST99 well thats good, hope you get there. I get some popping once in awhile so it deters me from ever trying to run. Im terrified of making something give out again so i dont want to push it.

Thank you. Very helpful

Got to try this! I had a triple ligament tear in Dec 2018, didn't have my operation till June 2019. Had all 3 ligaments replaced, and meniscus repair, then in Jan 2020 had a kick to my injured knee at work causing further damage to my meniscus. Had an op 3 weeks ago to repair but because it was too damaged, most had to be cut away. Now I'm finding I'm in more pain then before so hopefully this video can help me out! Looking forward to seeing and feeling the results!

Amazing! Thank you!

I had surgery for minuscule 1 month ago, you will help me a lot with these exercises.Thanks.

thank you!

I like them all. Thanks

Very good information. Dr. R

Thank you gentlemen

Thank you guys for clear instructions and confidence to bend my knee again even if it was still pretty scary thank you

Thank you so much , help my knee

Good chemistry and informative

Great video. Thank you :)

You guys are wild! Great video.

Really informative video, after a week since my arthroscope i will try more of your suggestions. I feel confident that i am on the right track and am regaining strength, movement and walking. It gets a little easier each day

@laiquetaher2887

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it now

I am 48 hours post op. He had to cut out a LOT of it. The tear was pretty bad. The surgeon said I should start doing exercises starting today. My knee feels extremely weak, but I’m determined to start building my muscle back. My situation is pretty catch 22 because I’ve had 2 lower lumbar surgeries (laminectomy and discectomy) which I wouldn’t say “failed” because my pain went from constant 9-10 for 2 years down to a 2-4. Long story short, i tore my meniscus during PT for my back. I am trying to now build my core back so I can try to eliminate as much back pain as I can, as well as build the muscles in my leg so I can strengthen it. My question to you guys is pretty tough to answer: will I have to live in pain the rest of my life? If I can get my leg strength back I can finally rebuild my core which has been immobile for the past 6 mo the because of my knee

@sdmakeupandentertainment

4 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I'm going through something similar. Repeated back facet joint injections, lumbar ablation, now my knee is going out. I have RA, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. I live in chronic pain.

Im back! Getting surgery on my left knee on Friday and this video helped me with the right one so thanks.

thanks for this. just had this procedure yesterday and didn't receive exercises

Gr8!!! Thnku!!!🙏🏽

My mom just had debriding done and we are using this video to recover.

Good job

Why didn't I look for you right away...thank you for sharing

Thanks for the info. I just had the surgery three weeks ago and my range is about 1/3 there. Long way to go. I was very active before the surgery, so I’m feeling like I’ll never get the range back, but patience and every day stretches at home will get me there. Physical therapy is a must!

@Jasmine-ir9ef

5 жыл бұрын

Can you share an update of your story, please? Are you able to bend it now? How long did it take? What exercises did you do to improve your range of motion? Please share

@SandonClark

2 жыл бұрын

After 3 years how does it feel? I'm very active as well and I'm worried about getting back to climbing.

I'm 5 months in after a meniscus repair and I'm going great , I plant soccer everyday again and I've no pain , I'm 18 and I'm so happy with the result as of right now

@Ed-tc2pg

5 жыл бұрын

Mossy Hehir I hurt myself around you age and believed i recovered fully. I suggest continuing the range of motion and stability exercise forever. I switched to sport specific and major muscle group specific exercises and many years later I'm paying the price. Keep doing those exercises even if they are not sexy and you feel great. Your 30 year old future self will thank you.

@durtywhiteboi9398

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of tear did you have and how long till you were able to do activity

@tomashehir

2 жыл бұрын

@@durtywhiteboi9398 bucket handle tear in lateral meniscus. Was back playing sport about 6 months later but the recovery is no straight line, quite a few ups and downs.

@personanongrata123

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomashehir im having same surgery next month. Hope its repairable

I love watching u guys. U get along very well.

@BobandBrad

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi, my name is Jim and I laughed because you said this video is for "JIM". So, this video is for me lol

Excellent job 👍👌👏👍👏👍

Thank you very much for this video! I had surgery two weeks ago and I was feeling all stiff and lots of pain. I started these excercises at home and the office and I am feeling the difference.

@yolandagigicruz9476

2 жыл бұрын

L)ll)1lll

I’m 1 month post op from a lateral bucket handle meniscus repair. The first week was really hard and painful. My best advice is don’t skip even one day on the physical therapy. I’ve been doing it everyday and can fully straighten, my quad is activating, and I’m bending a little past 90. I have a long way to go but getting there 😮

@leeviindombo5830

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me too literally 1 month post op too. Do you feel any pain in the knees and are you able to walk without crutches?

@maejanee2065

Жыл бұрын

@@leeviindombo5830 there’s still pain with certain movements but not a lot like it’s bearable. I had the surgery Nov. 18th and haven’t used crutches in two weeks. I had the bigger brace at first but today got switched to a lighter cloth one. 👍🏼👍🏼

@leeviindombo5830

Жыл бұрын

@@maejanee2065 okay, this will also be my last week with the crutches cause I want to get used to walking and regain control of my knee. Speedy recovery to you.

@steve6548

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Surgery 7 weeks ago.

@anthonyrosas9870

Жыл бұрын

I just got my surgery 3 weeks ago, when I start walking? (I also had a bucket handle meniscus tear)

How long after surgery can i start these exercizes?

I love ❤️ watching you both and you Excercise really works, I really appreciate it.❤❤❤

@BobandBrad

10 ай бұрын

We are happy we could help!

Bob and Brad! Your self video was one factor in me finding out I had a meniscus root tear from a fall while hiking. Thank you? I'm a year and a half out from meniscus repair surgery. They even did this tunnel thing that left a small vertical scar under my knee (no acl problem, 35 yo female). I was committed to PT and was in for a YEAR and I still have some pain bending, some clicking and I'm still hesitant to play sports or run. How good/pain free should I expect to be? Is it time to go back for a MRI?

Also meniscus surgery, still scared to bend my leg 😅 this video was a help with my stretches, thank you

@AbhishekSharma-jh2lf

2 жыл бұрын

Same here😂😂😂

@x_Toni_x

2 жыл бұрын

Update I can straighten it now, and the physio said I can bend it, it does actually bend, she tried to make me go on the exercise bike, but I can't bend my leg 😂😅*Mind games*

@lele35md

2 жыл бұрын

@@x_Toni_x I had surgery a month ago. It's still swollen did you experience that?

@x_Toni_x

2 жыл бұрын

@@lele35md yes, it's still a little swollen now, they're still telling me it takes time to heal

@x_Toni_x

2 жыл бұрын

*Another update* I can walk! I can gully straighten it, and the bending... Well I can bend it but I can't kneel on it or ride a bike yet Don't give up! You'll get there it takes time!

I love your videos! You guys are amazing! Fot the first time, I got a question. My dr is possitive I have a small meniscus tear, and I was wondering if I can add electrodes (TENS kind of technology) to the excercises. Because all the popping/cracking noise really freaks me out haha. I know, weird question.

Love this video. Having meniscus surgery pretty soon. Very informative and helpful. Going to save me some time and money for quick recovery. Appreciate you both for helping us through this process.

My surgeon did more than debride. Attached meniscus back onto capsule and did an interior tear repair. Brace and crutches x 1 month !

Hi I enjoy your videos. Question my bones crack on my joints. Feet, ankles,, shoulders. How can I fix?

I have been cycling since my surgery. I will incorporate these exercises into a daily routine. I’m a bit hesitant to run just yesterday. Great video, thank ya”ll.

@TheSkepticSkwerl

8 ай бұрын

You shouldn't be running for 6-8 months minimum

cheers boss

This is what is happening with my knee, I was getting Physio and he said it would heal without surgery but would take a long time, I rested it for 12 weeks and still it hurts. I was reading that this Meniscus does not get as much blood flow, like 14 so self-healing is very restricted because of it? I am trying to avoid surgery! Thanks guys

Week 1 after meniscus surgery. Your 🎥 has been helpful. Took 6 months to figure out through workmans comp. Injured in Dec 2021🤔🤭

Thanks for the NERD fun! I'm no longer as afraid to move seeeing ya do yer thing."shoot ya! Eh?"( I live near Canada your accents sound familiar). You guys could show a walker for many of these movements. My only adaptive equip I have besides crutches today is a gifted walker and it allowed me to hit a bunch of your focus points. Nice vid!

Had surgery yesterday. Have me doing exercises today.

I had miniscus sergury one day ago.i will follow these steps

@BobandBrad

4 ай бұрын

Best of luck on your recovery

Hi Bob and Brad. Any advice for someone who still has occassional locking (and pain) after undergoing meniscus repair?

@misskaylajayne

5 жыл бұрын

Zachary Koh i hope you got that look in to, Ive had meniscus transplant and I’m having locking and pain and I’ve got to have it looked at, but they can only look through surgery again ☹️

Scheduled for surgery on nov 30, 2023…pt scheduled prior to surgery looking for exercises before the procedure

Is there a place that we can buy the heel slider?

Well done guys, can you do something about sound, because it's too low. Many thanks for your efforts...

I know this video is a year old now, however I wonder do these rehab exercises apply for after a medial posterior meniscus root repair surgery? If so, when would you recommend performing these exercises? When would you think a person could start walking without crutches?

Love you guys! Amazing like usual. Just one question😊: which is the size of the ball?

You guys are great. Any advice for someone who had a meniscus surgery about a decade ago and then RE-INJURED it slightly? Same exercises as this video?

@andilandia_1979

6 жыл бұрын

Nate Sharits I am in the same situation. Had surgery in 2006 but the pain is back. I have been taken glucosamine and trying this exercises.

Had meniscus surg a week ago. PT at 5 days. Knee felt so much better before PT than after PT. I am 67. I think they are too aggressive. Was not swollen now it is. Ordered your knee glide today.

Love that intro lol

getting my displaced bucket handle meniscus tear repaired this friday!

@reginaphalange3854

4 жыл бұрын

Nawwwwwwww gurlllllll not gonna like, it hurts like crazy! i’m trying to get off of the narcotics asap but nothing else seems to help:/ how’s yours?!

I had my miniscus surgery on my first knee 2 months ago and my second knee one month ago and doctor told me physical therapy but due to corona i haven been able to go to therapy but i still have clicking and cant walk fully down stairs will this help strengthen my knees to get full range of motion by doing this or is it to late to work and strenthen the knee or will it never bee the same.

i don't see a link for where to find the glider?