*THANK YOU, DR. DAVID!!!!!* On a Tuesday, my knees were so painful at work, I felt like crying. I watched this video Tuesday evening, and started practicing right away. The very next day at work, clenching my toes as I walked around my office throughout the day, combined with firing my glutes, it was *NOT MY IMAGINATION* that my knees were not only less painful, but felt supported! Within 24 hours, I went from feeling like one of my knees might give out because it hurt so badly, to almost *FORGETTING* that I typically experience knee pain! What a blessing you are!! 😇

@Kevin-hl6ym

11 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊

@robinrainmaker7232

11 ай бұрын

@@Kevin-hl6ym ok…I’ll try it!

@dorisdarku6360

11 ай бұрын

Nne,ez,

@user-fe6xn8fr1x

5 ай бұрын

Hi, l have been so immobile for almost a year due to thigh, glutes and groin pain. I walk with a walker and want to start walking normal again, please can you suggest how do I learn to walk again without feeling sharp pains.🙂🙏

@dorothycarless3324

4 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you so much for sharing.😂

This is a good reason to make sure you wear shoes w/a larger toe box. If you can't flex/wiggle your toes, your shoes are too tight

This makes so much sense. I read somewhere that people used to walk with their weight forward more on their toes but now we use our heels.

@hereIam1965

Ай бұрын

Years back I guy I knew walked like this on the ball of his foot and toes as he said it was natural. He looked like an ape. When I thought about it I laughed.. Charles Darwin and evolution. It made it look we hadn't evolved that much . Maybe wiser brain ? Homosapien . I wondered if it was correct and it was due to conditioning and training we walk the way we do ? Ie heels down. I'd also noted we are taught to walk or march with thumbs forward . Putting nuckles forward seemed to alter the posture of walking to toes ?

I was not using my toes to grip properly and that was the reason for my pain. You helped me walk again and I can't thank you enough.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

That wonderful Kjay! glad it helped !

@cynthiawebster4379

Ай бұрын

Ihave very strong hallux valgus of my big toe and pressing down with my big toe makes it worse. What can I do to reduce valgus

I’ve been toe walking all my life. I also walk on my toes a lot. I thought I was walking wrong. 61 and knees feel great. Glad to hear I’ve been doing it right

I’m nearly 80yrs old and I can’t use my toes very much as my whole foot and ankle is full of arthritis. All my joints hurt and I’ve seen the arthritis on an X-ray. Every step hurts and the whole foot swells up after I’ve walked or stood for an hour or more. But I’ve got to keep moving!

@The_best_days_are_yesterdays

Ай бұрын

Barefoot is best!

@pat4brown

Ай бұрын

@@The_best_days_are_yesterdays I wish I could but I have to wear lace up shoes all the time with made to measure orthotics. My feet don’t flex and my ankles are weak, so I walk with a stick now. So much for years of ballroom dancing. 🥲

@saundrawilson3981

Күн бұрын

May the Lord ease your pain and you "keep moving " 🙏🏻

What a great physiotherapist you are. My knee pain is getting better. Thought I would be forever be sat in a chair, taking pain killers. I am walking again! Firing my glutes and now I am going to try using my toes, found this August 2023.

So happy to see that Amber’s not a pushover! 😉🤭😉 Can’t believe I’m finally learning how to walk @ 70!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

Hey Hissy Fitz! Hahahaha, no way Amber is tough! It's great to hear that your learning to walk! Better late than never!!!

I cannot believe the difference this made in my knee/hip pain. Genius. Thank you times a million.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear F S!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!

@renumehra8624

2 жыл бұрын

Can we do this even if miniscus tear is there in one knee

@venky1973

Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯

I figured out for myself that walking on my toes helped enormously to alleviate my osteoarthritis knee pain which found me at this wonderfully helpful channel. Thank you so much!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you figured our to relieve your knee pain with your toes RiverFlame!!! You're welcome!!!

All of your videos have helped me. Learning how to walk at 70 years old is better than walking with hip pain all the time. Thank you!

I love this channel..I was injured by a vehicle, that put me straight into stage 3 arthritis in both knees and hips. To avoid any further ortho surgery, after one THR and 2X foot surgery,I have been doing some of the knee exercises in particular, and I now I have periods of time with a big reduction in knee pain. No one in our UK NHS has ever shown me any of the exercises in these videos. I am grateful.

If you want to take this a level further: i learned from my therapist: to land om my toes first (with gripping) and then on my heals to secure a low impact landing force on my joints. Landing on your heels gives massive blows each time on your affected joint, landing on your toes is like landing on a soft cushion. Some runners also land on their toes first. Its like when you walk backwards, then you also land first on your toes or if you are sneeking around to surprise some one, you the also land first on your toes. Animals also walk on their toes not on their heels, your feet become very engaged and muscular in the process. You have a period of adaptation but then you don’t want to go back to heel landing first. Now I walk more than 30 years like this without thinking about it. Sometimes I try heel landing first to experience how it feels, its like shifting from a smooth luxury car to the cheapest crappy car riding on a very bumpy road with crevasses! Also try to walk barefoot as much as possible and place your feet more to the middle of your body to avoid left-right swings of weight with walking.

@vijayvijay4123

2 ай бұрын

What about dorsiflexion? If dorsiflex you foot you jave to strike heel first whilst walking. Only while running you can land pn toes

The best thing you can do to save your knees is to rotate your feet to point straight ahead, or slightly inward, when you walk. Most people walk pigeon toed, with their feet pointing out. This causes them to be heel stompers. That is, their heels hits the ground first, providing little cushioning and jarring their knees. If you point your toes directly ahead or slightly inwards, your whole foot will absorb the shock and weight of each step and not jarr your knees.

@QuickStrikes84

8 күн бұрын

Toes pointing out is duck footed. Inward is pigeon toed.

I don't have much knee pain, but since my hip replacements 10 years ago, my balance has been compromised. I didn't know how to walk easily. I felt detached from my legs and feet. I hated getting in the shower where I felt unsteady. After watching your video I realized I was not in touch with my feet and toes. I took years of ballet and modern dance when I was younger but now out of touch with my feet! It was so easy to recapture the feeling of my toes and grabbing the earth or floor with them after watching your video. My balance greatly and immediately improved at 76! I add that we should walk around barefoot as much as possible, avoiding insects, rocks and sticks as much as possible. Squeeze those toes even when sitting to bring back the neural connection! Thank you so much, Doctor, for this video!!!!!

Just found this. Super coincidence that a day ago I happen to try a kind of tiptoe, and right away it lessened pain. Incredible.

I had stunning knee pain reduction in about two hours, mostly sitting at my desk, interspersed with several walks to the kitchen for coffee…… amazing.

It is crazy to me how much using my toes and glutes while I walk is so incredibly effective. I have to go up and down stairs all day long and this year have experienced knee swelling and pain. I have been very concerned about the future of my knee. I found your channel while doing a search on KZread to see what I could find to help. I've taken your advice and am using my glutes and toes. Instant pain relief!! I am very pleased and grateful to have found this alternative!! It works! Thank you!!

You are the best channel for knee pain on youtube.

DR DAVID YOU ARE AN ANGEL SENT FROM HEAVEN. WISH I HAD WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH YOUR VIDEOS HAVE HELPED ME. BEEN FIGHTING OFF A KNEE REPLACEMENT FOR YEARS. TRIED EVERYTHING..NOTHING HELPED...EVEN PHYSIO...I WALK WITH A STICK...BUT NOW USE IT LESS BECAUSE OF YOUR ADVICE...VERY SOON..NO MORE STICK....AND NO MORE PAIN. PRAISE THE LORD. THANK YOU.

I've been switching from one foot to the other just to stand up without hip and knee pain for years. I'd better remember to use my toes as well now.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

Try it out with toes and let us know how it goes K R&purple!!!. 😀

@krpurple2678

2 жыл бұрын

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I can't do it at the moment because I'm recovering from a bakers cyst, then I crunched my knee turning the wrong way and it's too painful.

So interesting! Doctors always say you need support to reduce foot and knee pain but after the weather warms and I’ve been wearing flip flops consistently, my feet and knees hurt a lot less. The reason is that the gripping action he speaks of happens naturally when walking in flip flops!!

@fancyfrancy2244

2 ай бұрын

It made mine so much worse? I had to quit wearing them!

@DerrickDJ

Ай бұрын

Flip flops are bad for your feet. My foot doctor told me your toes are forced to grip and that is not nature way for you to walk. You strain the toes in any shoe without a back strap.

@mairamanwaring9419

24 күн бұрын

I wear moccasins everywhere. The original barefoot shoe. I noticed my knee and ankle, that I recently injured, hurt more when I took the doctors advice and wore my merrell sneakers with "good support".

Absolutely everything you have suggested in all your videos has made my life easier and less painful. 🙏

I try everything you suggest and I have gone from no hope and extreme pain to walking my dog miles a day and walking to and from the train to get to work, even able to exercise again. Thank you!

I have started pushing my toes down into the floor with a slight grip and doing this same foot movement when standing on 1 foot. I increased my standi from 30 seconds to 45 seconds and it was exciting and so easy. I also started turning my feet out at 45 degrees when getting up and sitting down and the medial knee pain has deminisihed significantly. I don't feel so gun shy when getting up because I was looking for the pain to come. I didn't do any stairs yet, but it is on the agenda. I am also working on the glute squeezing, keeping myself aware when standing washing the dishes etc. which is a great time to practice. I will continue to keep you posted. Thank you so much for all that you do.👌

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

GREAT PJJ!!!!! keep us posted.

@colind55

6 ай бұрын

❤

Thanks. Never would of thought something so simple could be so beneficial 👍🏾😊.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Shirl! Yes it is simple but has HUGE impact over time!

Loved both videos. Soooo helpful with knee pain. 1st time I heard of guteal tighten along with toe grabbing with feet going outward to help with knee pain. I was limping yesterday at work & barely able to walk after work. This has greatly improved the pain. I was always told to walk with feet straight or slightly turned inward was the correct stance to walk. I am so thankful for this video. GOD BLESS YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Chinadoll!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!! God bless you too!!!!

Wow!! Dr. David all your videos got precious nuggets of important info which is life changing. You never fail us. Thank you !!!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Shyla! We're happy to help people out there searching!

Dr.You are truly a blessing to all of us 😊🙏🏼

I have never heard of this but it makes Sense. Thanks!

I will give it a try- thanks for the tip!

Thank you!

Thanks for the video. Realy good tips for us the ones who has pain in the knees

I will do this! Thank you!!

I've done this instinctively sometimes and it does reduce the pain, but it's easy to forget and get out of the habit. Thanks for the explanation; it will make it easier to keep this up.

In the office today and this was the topic of my session- this video was the perfect reminder thank you -my severely osteoarthritis knees are already improving greatly thanks to Dr David -. Rick

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick, thanks for letting us know that you're improving!!! WOOOHOOOOOO!!!! We're glad to remind you about using your toes when walking!!!

Thank you Very helpful

I just realized I need to learn how to walk again, at age 68! Had both knees replaced last year, and haven't walked properly in years - this should also help walking on the beach.

Wow, I immediately felt the difference! Thank you! 🙏

I have thinning cartilage on both knees and I tried this out today. It's incredible for pain relief. Thank you!!

Great video !

In PT I’m trying to learn balance on one leg, exercise the other and I’m not doing well at all. I think this will help. Thank you so much.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Marcia!

So happy I came across your videos. I’ve tried few of them for 2 days and really helped my knees tremendously. Thank you Dr

Thank you so much! Both videos (glutes and toes) are so helpful.

This is very helpful, thank you

Simply love your advice and pray your good health and spirit 😀

Hi Doc David, I just started going to Physio due to my broken Patella, and I’m so glad I stumbled on your website and just few minutes trying your walking exercises using the glutes instead of the quads I’m already feeling the effect! Thanks so much! New follower from Vancouver, Canada!

Thank you very much. Your videos are helping me a great deal

Thank you dr david, i practiced what you demonstrated, and it works

Brilliant thankyou 🔐

Thank you for addressing this issue. None of the Drs. or PTs I've seen don't seem to know about this?

This is amazing, I have been diagnosed with chondromalacia patella one yr back n it always flares up after a few weeks. I have seen all your videos on chondromalacia patella and the exercises actually took away my pain instantly. I am learning to walk again ❤

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! This is fantastic to hear Maitreyee!!!! Thank you for updating us on your success!!!! We're sooo happy that you're pain has instantly gone away!!!!

I’m in Portland Or & I wish I lived near El Paso so I could visit your clinic 😢Thank you for caring enough to help those of us that can’t see you in person . 🙏🏻

You are incredibly gifted! Thank you so much!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Ай бұрын

Hi Susan! Thank you so much, we appreciate your support! 🙌🌟

Wow! This makes perfect sense!

Your explaination is very clear Dr👍👍👍

Thankyou so much for such clear and nice explanation. I have been suffering from foot and keg issues for quite some time. You have explained it so well and logically too.

Thanks lot sir for giving valuable tips for knee pain.

I tried this Dr.David and it worked fine. I will practice this and I have confidence it will help tremendously.

I so enjoyed watching this episode my toes have been grabbing the ground for over 4 years now. Every since my right knee and left Achilles started giving me problems. My body knew what to do!! Thank you

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Teresa!

@renuka394

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have been doing this naturally too! Great to know that there is nothing wrong in it. Body has amazing coping mechanisms!

I’m so glad I saw this video Dr David! I have had a hard time walking, and for two plus years, because of knee pain, I feel weakness in my glutes, hip pain too. Yesterday I realized that I am not digging in with my toes, which has made walking unstable. Shoes impinge, so I will walk barefoot at home to make sure I do this and get better. This will help me, I’m sure. Thank you!

You are SO PSYCHIC! I was just thinking yesterday, as I was doing some boring chores...I wonder if there is a way of walking that would be easier on my knees. I remembered, that when I hurt my back, years ago...I think, it caused me to walk weirdly. Also, I got a third degree burn on my foot, many years ago, and I was limping a bit. That created cramping in my leg, and the doctor said I was walking off balance when I limped. So, any time I get in a position too long,when doing yard work, I get up and get a drink of water, because I never drink enough water. Another habit that is good for joints.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jean! We're glad you added this toe trick to your home routine! Absolutely yes, it will help your joints!

--- Subscribed, I don't believe in coincidence after some walking toe DIY just a few days ago!!

I have loved so many of your videos!! Can you show in a video how to properly walk? I feel like it puts together several of your videos, but I'm not sure I've got it. But I know it's so focused on glutes and strong toes. Would love to make sure I have my steps right and a healthy stride each time.

I can't thank you enough! I got immediate relief from my knee pain. I'm saying prayers of thinksgiving and I put your name in there.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome montanaLRL!!! We’re so happy you got relief!!!

@montanalrl6622

2 жыл бұрын

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I still have a ways to go to strengthen my legs. I was walking all wrong due to foot issues.

@montanalrl6622

2 жыл бұрын

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy You're the best!!!

I wish someone had told me this long ago! I tore the medial meniscus in both knees almost a year ago. I had surgery on one knee in August. I've still had some pain in it. Hobbling around on the other knee injured it, and it just won't heal. I'm flat footed and this video and the one on calf exercises for knee pain have helped tremendously! Thank you!

Thank you for this helpful insight. ❤

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

25 күн бұрын

Hi! Thank you! We are glad this was able to help! 🙌

Thank you, been doing exercises for knee pain on your video's, putting off surgery, I walk every day with these exercises all this really helps , thanks again ,you help so many with your presentations😊

Thank you so much for this video 🌹🌹

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

25 күн бұрын

Hi Vicky! Thank you for your support! 🧡

Thank you this tip really helps i do follow your glut modification idea

I had no idea. Great video! Thank u.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

17 күн бұрын

Hi Jennifer, you're welcome! We are so glad we could help. Just in case you are interested we have a knee pain exercise help playlist you might find beneficial. You can access it here: “Knee Pain Exercises, Stretches, Advice, & Tips Playlist” kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mY02hvFckRQO55HfAqDtWrM “Knee Arthritis Help” kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

Well done sir I teach this all the time and people are surprised when I tell them we are not taught how to walk correctly

I am so glad I discovered you. Your videos will help me not get the knee problems that come with age!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

Hey Franny, We are thrilled you found us! Thank you so much for the kind words. 😃We are so excited to hear that you have felt the benefits of the information that we provide. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view in a playlist for Walking & Stairs Advice for Painful Knees, Hips, and Ankles. You can check it out here: “Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles” kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

EXCELLENT ADVICE SIR. VERY USEFUL..... EFFECTIVE..... TKS

tq dr david.. like I have to learn to walk all over again. very useful and helpful to us. this is the difference between those who are knowledgeable and those who are ignorant

Great thanks👏👏

You have changed my morning and evening eercise routine. Thanks you! What great information and visuals!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

We're happy to help Lois! We're glad you're benefitting! Cheers to great health!!!

very informative talk with video. Superb.

Thank you, Doc! U hav a new follower.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

25 күн бұрын

HI Rudy! So happy to have you, thank you for being here and your support! 🙌

thank you very much doctor

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

24 күн бұрын

Hi NorLizah, you're welcome!

Iam so glad to see your videos you explain sooooo well sir thanks a lottttt

Great! You’re very professional. Important advices.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dora! We hope you benefit!

Thank you so much for the help you are giving! You make it so understandable and appreciate the way you also show us how to do the exercises!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

Hey Gale, It is our pleasure to be able to help🙌 Your kind words mean a lot to us. 🧡

Thank you 🙏. Very practical and it is very doable 👍

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

29 күн бұрын

Hi Wilson! Yes most definitely, we hope this is proving helpful to you. We'll a link below for further help with knee pain that may be beneficial as well: "How To Fix Your Knee Pain By Strengthening Your Toes" kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWqAp7ifpKe-qbQ.html We hope you found this information helpful! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress! 🙌

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for sharing this. I have screws in my big toe joint area because of bunion surgery and live in pain every day for 25 years. Quad, lots knee stuff including bone on bone, shin splints, tendon and muscle pain in feet too with arthritis. I will do this.

Brilliant thank you!!! Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

Aw thank you …. This is great information. To help my Achilles’ tendons. I have highly strung tendons in my calf’s and ankles .I also have a crunchy right knee when I walk up stairs . Thank you Dr 😁

Thanks for this tip.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

8 ай бұрын

You bet Nesreeenkahan! have a great day.

Your assistant is practically flat-footed. I am surprised that you did not mention this and how it impacts her walking. Thank you.

Thanx sooo much

I shall be doing this n hope this works! Blessings and Peace to You All

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

25 күн бұрын

Hi NaeNae! Thank you! 🧡 To you as well! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress! We will include an additional link for knee pain exercises as well that may help: “Knee Pain Exercises, Stretches, Advice, & Tips Playlist” kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mY02hvFckRQO55HfAqDtWrM Please let us know how you are doing as you progress! 🙌🌟

Thank you Sir.,

Amazing technique .Thank you Doctor 😊

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Vasanthiarau!

This is great for my high arches that are weakening. You are the best!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Barbara! We are glad we could help you!

Another great video! Thank you so much,

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Stephen!!!

Great video thanks

I needed this video..so much of information . Thankyou ..

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Doreen!!! Please let us know how it goes for you trying this out. 😊

☺️ Thank you Doc 👍🏼 I needed that! - Best Regards & God Bless. 🙌🏼

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Freedom Forever!!!

Thank you

Thank you for this video! I'm recovering from plantar fasciitis, and this goes along exactly with the PT I'm already doing.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Eric! We are glad it sounds like you are on the right track! We have some other videos that may be useful for you if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link: “Plantar Fasciitis Help” kzread.info/head/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQPkYeRmwiT4VeIah4xMZC