My knee and lower back had been bothering me during squats and running and I did this routine before both (doesn't take more then 7-10 minutes) and wow. What a difference! Thank you so much for putting this on KZread.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad I can help you keep running and squatting:)

@refatrabadi6656

Жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis also I have been running and started to incorporate deep squatting and running lunge “knees over toes”and noticed a few days later my knee cap and below the knee sore ..I have been quad stretching and your exercises with rest I I am going to see how my knee pain free . What do you think knees over toes .. myth or avoid. .. Thanks.

I am going to add this to all the other exercises that I have been watching. This getting old is fun you get to workout all day.

@sairamughal8336

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@itgetter9

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, good observation! I do love working out for big chunks of the day -- can't wait until I can retire.

@yvonnemariane2265

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, best comment award! X)

@keeponkeepingonmrc2023

2 жыл бұрын

I like your way of thinking..💪👍🏼

@keeponkeepingonmrc2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@itgetter9 me too..🤗

Great video all the way around! Helpful info, concise, varied, and you’re very pleasant too! Thanks for sharing this.

Absolutely brilliant very helpful thankyou,

Dr. Kristie to the rescue again! Recent injuries require a change to my lower body routine. It's difficult to accept that more challenging exercises are currently out of the question but I certainly appreciate videos such as this one. 💕

Thankyou ! Mentioning mobility is key ; we must keep moving .

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Mobility is so important for all ages:)

@Pensivata

2 жыл бұрын

That's become my new mantra "Keep it strong and keep it moving!" Thanks Kristie.

Thank you for taking the time to share this!!!!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

I felt immediate relief. This might be the best self help knee video ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Keep up your good work 😊

Thanks Kristie , I really look forward to your videos. Your the best!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love these exercises which I'm going to start today. I'm 70 with a right knee replacement and feel very weak in my muscles. I also have spinal stenosis. Thank you so very much for sharing.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Check out the stenosis video too:) kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqGuk6Vwpsvfp6g.html

this helped me so so much!! i struggle with a lot of usual exercises even basic slow jogging. but this helped me break a sweat, made me feel good, but without any joint pain!!! this is gonna be a life changer for me.. i hope eventually i can add weights overtime. thank you so much

Once again!. Thank you!.

So helpful! Thanks a lot kristie

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Good. Thanks.

U R such a kind, helpful and nice person :) thank u 4 sharing the fantastic stuff with us. Hugs from Poland

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Excellent exercises, Thank you!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great video very simple. Thanks 🙏🏼

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Awesome video! Thanks so much!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great info. Thanks.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

That was well done. I've visited a couple of physical therapists and I prefer them to "trainers" due to their anatomy knowledge and they don't want people to ignore pain.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@derektaylor7613

3 жыл бұрын

That was the exact reason I chose a PT that is also a trained Physio that injuries and pain can be addressed as opposed to just pushing through pain for sake of reps.

Thanks Kristie! Really helpful for us oldies with “kneeds”!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Very clever:) you’re welcome!

@grahamlyons8522

3 жыл бұрын

Nice pun, Nemo!'

@asimkhan6973

2 жыл бұрын

Not oldies am 26 year and have a bad knee

Thank you, I really enjoy your videos, lots of wonderful information

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad they are helpful:)

Very nice program! Thank you Doctor....

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you so much, doctor! Trying these starting immediately!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope they work for you:)

Thank you very much Dr. Christiana . 👍🌹

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Fantastic, thank you 🙋🏻‍♀️

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Excellent. Exactly what I need.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you Doc for your passionately sharing all your expertise to get us in shape. You're energy and happy personality affects your viewers in an extremely positive way. Thank you...

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for the kindness 😊

Dr. Thxs for wut u Doing, I need this. 👍💯🙂

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🤗

Thanks so much! I am a beginning personal trainer and I am currently helping my dad start his fitness journey. I found out from him that he has knee pain. I am up late searching the web for how to train clients with knee pain so that I feel much more comfortable with training my Dad. Thanks so much for posting this content. I feel much confident in putting a program together foe my dad.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and good luck to your dad!

Helpful and good to practise at home, thank you for your tips

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you so much for these exercises. I will definitely use them.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them:)

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you like them:)

Cristina faccio sempre i tuoi esercizi super ti ringrazio infinitamente💓

Fantastic thanks!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great video

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Will do. Thank you.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

This is life saver...thanks so much

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you for these. I have 2 bad knees and a bad back. I am able to do a lot on good days, but when my knees or back is hurting more, a lighter or standing workout is what I need. Keep doing what you do. Thanks.

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m so glad I can help 😊

@bf1822

2 жыл бұрын

try some acupuncture as well , really helps...

THANK YOU SO MUCH DOC. TO THIS VERY INTERESTING EXCERCISES. WATCHING AND GREETING ROME,ITALY

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

WOW thank you- I was surprised how quickly I “felt” this exercise- thank you

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you felt it:)

Hello. I really like how you explain everything clearly and concisely and at the same time smoothly. I do wish you all the best. Thank you ☺️

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jacquelinecunha9296

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will try!

Thank you ,it’s helpful.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Nic & simple exercises. Thank you for sharing ❤

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

thank you! love it!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you!

I've been doing this for 2 weeks. I feel improvement in my knees. T Y

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad your knees are feeling better:)

@teresaspensley5640

2 жыл бұрын

Dr said I will need a knee replacement, one is very swollen but I have done these exercises for a few days and notice the difference where other utube videos have done nothing for my knee which was what I was after.🙋🏻‍♀️👏💜🙏🐝💐

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

@@teresaspensley5640 that’s great! Keep up your good work:)

Thank you so much Dr.❤️❤️👍

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome 😊

Thank You going to try theses !!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you like them:)

Thanks Doc. Had my TKR (left knee) in 2018 and with good physio i walk normal till no one can tell except close friends and relatives. However started to feel a bit off on my right knee. This is good.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this is helping and you are doing well:)

Cool lat looks great I will try it thank you very much

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Hope it works for you:)

Thank u so much for all the responds to my questions U r such a sweetheart God bless u 🙏

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you 😊

These were the best exercises simple but effective.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you:)

Thank you very much 😘

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

Perfect timing! Thank you doctor for delivering my request for remedy. My hips popped doing hydrants and knees cracked back into awareness... and I thoroughly enjoyed. Instant relief!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad things popped in the right way:)

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! You are welcome 🤗

Thank You For Sharing. 😁

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome:)

Great mobility dynamic stretching and strengthening, thank you you are awesome Dr & these exercises are easily achievable (depending on the person) and I like the little reminders how to remember them, ie the hydrant exercise. 😀

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I really want my exercises to be achievable for everyone:)

@AnimalLover-yi5ik

2 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis did you know that when you stand up, your knees can move up and down ?

Thank You

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

Thanks

Thank you my dear! You are awesome. New sub.🇬🇧 All the best to all 🙏🏾

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for subscribing 😊

I am going to try these out. Thank you. Do you have a full video where you do the exercise and we follow you?

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do have several videos like that, but not for this specifically. See if these help at all: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yn59xsSgks3dlLA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqqb1NSOpaquf7Q.html

Thank you so much! New sub here. I’ve had three surgeries on my left knee. This is very helpful for strengthening both my legs!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

Thank you

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you! I am 32 and I can't do have the exercises that other women my age can. This was great!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

So glad these work for you:)

Thank you dr 👍🏻

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Glad for this advice as I have quite painful knees when I have to flex them in certain ways

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I hope these help!

Beautiful excercises. Helped me a lot

Good knee workout. Thank you

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Excellent demo. I felt some months ago, and these exercises are the most welcome ones. Thanks a lot. Shoshana

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I’m glad you like the exercises:)

Thanks Doc! I’m a retired Reconnaissance Marine who has jumped (parachuted) more than I can remember and have been hampered by sore knees as I age...(66). Looking forward to getting them back in condition! Semper Fi! 👍🏽

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!! Hope these exercises help:)

OMG Thank you for sharing! I've already been doing some of these. Not even realizing they would be encouraged by a professional.❤🙏

Excellent

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Tanks Kristie your vidéo est best

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

Rev Dor you’re welcome:)

I really love your videos! They are helping me a lot. Saludos from Spain!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

So glad the videos are helping 😊

Keep posting. Love this. This will now be my daily routine. Thank you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You got it! Thank you 😊

Bless you Kristie, my left knee has a tear in it, and shots don’t help.God Bless☺️❤️🙏🏾

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I hope that your knee feels better soon! Check out the meniscus and arthritis video too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpiGj5aRc6TQcdY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJOjuNNwZdmyYdY.html

just happened to find your channel..I had one knee replaced and trying to avoid replacing the other..I know dropping my weight will help but these are simple for me to do and i will add them to my workout and before and after walking...

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

I hope they help! See if these help too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJOjuNNwZdmyYdY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXmj2durnMmeo6g.html

I like it Doc, Dymamic... when Mami is dynamic 😄

Cheers Mate!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

Back at ya!

Thank u again very very useful U r great 👍

@sherridiv.3259

3 жыл бұрын

Dr By the way is using stationary bicycle ok for condromalagia patella problem Tnx

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I have my patients use a bike as long as it doesn’t hurt.

Thankyou!❤👍

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Exercises for knees maintenance: WARM UP (tuck in core!) 1) Alt Knee Raises (hip level) X10/20R 2) ONE LEG Standing-Side to Side (window wiper!) leg swings 10/20R (each leg!) 3) (Standing/walking) Alt Hamstring stretch- raise leg @ hip level- touch knee/shin with hand X10/10R KNEE EXERCISES: 1) STANDING HIP CIRCLES: 1 Leg Standing, other leg straight doing Hip circles (X10LF + X10RT) *change legs and (Repeat) 2) STANDING FIRE HYDRANT: (Holding onto something sturdy in front of you!) 1 Leg standing, other leg bent at knee, extend out & in (like peeing dog!) X10R then... Straighten bent leg and do hip/leg extensions (straight out and bend back in!) X10R *Change legs (Repeat!) 3)SPLIT STANCE DEAD LIFT (hips back/ upper torso lean forward hinged at hip!) X10-20R *Repeat other side! 4) SYMMETRICAL SIDE STEPS (With/without- mini resistant band or weights!) Stand tall (bend at knee if comfortable) don’t lean or drag X10 steps or so... *Repeat other side/ direction Well done!

@ginam2817

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

Hello, Just happened across your video - have very painful knees, one more than the other. I’m going to try these exercises and hopefully things will improve for me. FYI - I live in Wales, which is part of the UK. Thank you.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Check out these videos too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ2m1Jqxf72dYM4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXmj2durnMmeo6g.html

Thanks Dr Kristie , I have been suffering from runners knee for a while , these exercises helping with my recovery , you got great legs by the way x

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad these help your knee:)

@steveward5925

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I am hoping to be running again soon, its patellar tendonitits, I have had it for months I went to see a physio last month, he give me some exsercises to do , so along with yours I am hoping to get the all clear on friday my knee feels better but my hip is sore after the exsersices he give me , cant win lol

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

@@steveward5925 sometimes it feels like we end up working on the whole body!:) check out this video too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ2m1Jqxf72dYM4.html

Thanks a lot. I love ur channel!! My problem is I was born with rough knee cartilages and told I must avoid putting weight onto bend knees like lunges, squats, cycling and similar. Has left me with all sorts of problems. Weak and unstable core, separated tummy muscles, weak legs and more. Finding exercises that help solve all those things can be very difficult... :(

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Check out these videos too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/laOJ0NOLY8rKkqw.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4aKrLR_YprVm9Y.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXmj2durnMmeo6g.html

@catlover47842

2 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis Awesome thanks!!!! :D

Thank you Dr! Any exercise helps.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you, thank you, thank you

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Thanks ka

You have a very likeable personality for an MD.

Hi there. Thanks. This is very helpful. My right hip flexor is very weak and sore. Should I do these exercises every day?

@meagiesmuse2334

3 жыл бұрын

@Barbara Elliott - I found that doing my exercises every other day worked better at my age, since recovery takes longer. I am 70.

My knees are so bad now I’ve had to stop doing good exercises that helped tone my legs. I was once super fit and now I’m down to just walking & gentle moving exercises just to ease the arthritis and fatigue fibromyalgia bad knees off the latter and 22yrs of running. I’ve got abs pain off adhesions off hysterectomy operation in 2011. My exercises ground to nothing now 😢

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that:( see if these videos help at all: kzread.info/dash/bejne/doKck5Wzc7TFnLQ.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXmj2durnMmeo6g.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/laOJ0NOLY8rKkqw.html

@alphaangel4219

2 жыл бұрын

I can empathize. It's hard not to feel depressed. Definitely hard to reconcile. Not to be presumtuous as I don't really know your current situation but for me the thing that's great about exercise is that there's always something you can do. It may not be what you're used to and may need adjustments but I do find that there's always something I can manage to do. 🌹

Thank you, Dr. Kristie for another informative video. I have read that using a treadmill in an inclined position is also good for knee joints. Do you think this is correct?

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Using the treadmill on an incline does activate the glutes more so this can be helpful. I have seen this cause discomfort so I always tell my patients to use caution and put the inline back down if there is pain.

@louTube920

3 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis Thank you for your reply. It might be a coincidence, but since using it at a slight incline of three, there appears to be no pain in my lower back when I walk now. Not that I had severe pain, but there was more of a tired feeling there. But only time will tell :)

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

louTube920 you’re welcome! Certainly an incline will engage the glutes more so hopefully that’s what’s happening 😊

How simple and useful! Thank you 😊

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Finally! I have both knees injured and PT told me not to do exercises that compress my knees. After I was released and home, I realized that eliminates anything kneeling (OUCH!!!), no bike, no stair stepper. But these I can do! Thank you for posting this.

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found exercises that work for you:)

Some good recent content addressing key issues that are likely to give us all some bother as we get older. I had no intention of getting old but it kinda crept up on me & took a toll for all the years I played sport...ouch!

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

I know how much injuries can be frustrating, and surprising too! I still think I wouldn’t trade my athletic endeavors I even if it meant I would have no pain now:)

@711honved

4 жыл бұрын

@@drkristieennis I agree wholeheartedly! Sport is character building & a great preparation for life. Some truly great moments shared on the field of play. I'll be following your advice to prep my knees for another season skiing in the Alps! Thank you!

Thank you for this video big help u have any on hip n lower back would be great Doctor Ennis

@drkristieennis

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I have several:) here are some of the links: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a59hkpeMhLSueps.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKqfxqqYppqpfso.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIWXxtdwldzVo6Q.html I also have a back series on my website:)

I really like her I watched her yesterday and I thought this chick not only knows what she's talking about she does what she says. Thank you for doing the standing exercises

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I’ve had a lot of pain over the years and I know how important being as strong and flexible as you can be is:)

This was very useful, I am 72 with a sore knee. Would be nice if you could do the whole workout and we could follow. Thank you.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I do have some follow along videos but I do hope to have more in the future.

Excellent instruction. Are there some exercise for a buckling knee?

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

It certainly depends on what’s causing the buckling. Meniscus, arthritis, and ligament can all cause that symptom. Here are some videos for those: Fix Your Torn Meniscus Without Surgery kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpiGj5aRc6TQcdY.html ACL Tear Stretches And Exercises kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmaM3KqmcpipoKg.html Best Exercises For Knee Arthritis Pain Relief kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJOjuNNwZdmyYdY.html

@JP-qz9uz

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Ennis.

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

J P you’re welcome 😊

I will try these exercises when I go for my 4 mile daily walk. So cool 😎! Thank you so much 😊

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Let me know how they go:)

That's great.i have bad knees will try this

@drkristieennis

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps! You might want to try this one too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXmj2durnMmeo6g.html

These are great! Thank you! Should these be done daily or what frequency?

@drkristieennis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I usually have patients start out with every other day.