3 Cues to Walk Normally After Knee Replacement Surgery

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Knee to Know Ep. 137
3 Cues to Walk Normally After Knee Replacement Surgery
A major goal after knee replacement surgery is to improve your walking to make it more normal and easier.
In this video physical therapist Dr. Luke shares 3 simple cues to keep in mind that can greatly improve your walking and make it more normal.
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@inthecrosshairs4480 Жыл бұрын

So easy for these young bucks who have never experienced a TKR.

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

Very true, I'm sure these activities are more difficulty after knee replacement surgery... but hopefully with some practice they are beneficial and you will see some improvements in your walking.

@debbiepalmblad7627 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video! I'm 5 mos post surgery and having a difficult time walking for any length of time, getting tired and limping. My previous knee surgery 13 yrs ago I did not experience this. Since doing what you posted - really reaching my leg forward and then stepping heel toe ... I am so much better!! Nothing was working previously and this IS... I can't thank you enuf!!!

@KneeReplacementTherapists 5 ай бұрын

I'm very happy to hear you found the video helpful and are walking better! Thanks for watching!

@stephaniegreisen9176 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear this. I’m actually getting worried…..I’m almost 4 weeks out. I feel easily fatigued and definitely have a limp. I feel like I move like a turtle ❤❤❤❤

@stephaniegreisen9176 5 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness 😮……. I’m definitely going to try this. Thank you ❤

@KneeReplacementTherapists 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and best wishes to you!

@bevy814 Жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@SunitaDuggal-ym4vs Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Mr551955 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🌹

@KneeReplacementTherapists 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@remowilliams2595 3 ай бұрын

I have soreness on my hips and where my legs meet torso area. I figure it is from bad walking form. I will try your tips from your video. Thank you for your info.

@KneeReplacementTherapists 3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, thank you for watching! I hope you see the benefit from trying these tips!

@johannadones7181 Жыл бұрын

Hello I just saw your video for the first time. I just recently was just taught how to walk heal toe. The big step help me. I'm in the total knee replacement surgery 9 wks January 11. I've been in a lot of pain but I still do my exercise at home and I walk at least 1400-1600 steps every other day plus 3x therapy and just found out that the Dr have to manipulate my knee. Not very happy about it bcuz I've been working hard. Looking forward to do more exercise. Your video are very helpful to me. Thank you sir. John 3:16🙏✝️🛐💙

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing. Hopefully the manipulation will be very helpful and you'll notice improved range of motion in your knee and improved walking. Keep walking and exercising and you will see the benefits of your hard work.

@lindasischo224 6 ай бұрын

Im 4 months post surgery and mostly use walker as my balance is terrible. Just started using cane in my house. Hopefully this gets better.

@KneeReplacementTherapists 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck… continue to work on strength and balance and the walking will come! Best wishes!

@paulmorris6177 6 ай бұрын

I am having trouble with my gait going uphill and downhill. Can you do a video on that (or do you have a link)?

@KneeReplacementTherapists 6 ай бұрын

Here is an exercise to improve going up and down stairs better but has similar principles for going uphill and downhill: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5ZxZ9uLm62miGg.html Some things that will also help you are building strength through the quadriceps and glutes through exercise and practicing uphill and downhill walking either land-based or using a treadmill.

@King_Elated Жыл бұрын

I had to get an emergency surgery after an accident and they put a rod in my femur. They went through the knee. It's been 3 and a half months and it's my knee that is the reason I still can't walk all this time later. I appreciate your video!

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

Best wishes in your continued recovery after surgery and thanks for watching!

@2famous.g1o 8 ай бұрын

meee toooo I broke my femur and dislocated my knee during practice and it’s been 4 weeks and doc said I have no restrictions

@ruthirwin8222 Жыл бұрын

Im for bil TNR and have been told i walk with a straight leg gait..im going for prehab next week ..do u have any advice..thank you

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

I would offer similar advice as the video. You'll likely have some difficulty making significant improvements until after your surgery, but every bit helps leading up to the surgery. Best wishes!

@neelamajwani1182 Жыл бұрын

Hi …. I need to get my balance while walking

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

This is a common problem, like anything lots of practice is the best way to see improvements. Thanks for watching!

@bornin1948 11 ай бұрын

I am 75 yo and almost 4 mths post op. I achieved satisfactory ROM within a few weeks. I have built up to about 1200 to 1500 steps a day and can manage the full heel to toes walking motion. But every step is painful, albeit at relatively low level of 1 to 2 on a scale of 10. The pain stays quite constant throughout the walk but I get some increased swelling. I usually elevate and ice and massage after walking. Should I be showing more progress in walking normally without the pain ? What else should I do?

@KneeReplacementTherapists 10 ай бұрын

To still have some pain with walking is definitely not abnormal. As long as the pain stays at this lower intensity, I would actually recommend to just continue what you are doing. Your knee is still healing and there is still going to be some inflammation as well as nerve sensitivity. The more you walk and keep your normal routine the more the body adapts and tolerates this activity with less pain and discomfort. Hope this helps!

@bornin1948 10 ай бұрын

@@KneeReplacementTherapists thanks for the reply - feel more confident to keep going on this course.

@BellahBoo 7 ай бұрын

I haven’t had any surgery but I do have a torn meniscus in my right knee. For some reason I don’t know how to talk normally with my left knee anymore. It’s like I don’t know how to extend it regularly when I walk and I feel like when I stand on it my knee is always slightly bent. I’m scared to force myself in an unnatural standing position. I forgot how to walk and stand basically. I also have pain in my good knee now when bending it so it can only get to like 130 degrees. As for my bad knee I can’t extend it all the way it feels stuck. Does anyone else have this issue

@KneeReplacementTherapists 7 ай бұрын

Lack of range of motion can be common with a torn meniscus. It sometimes feels like the knee is locked. You probably know how to walk it’s just you don’t have the mobility in the knee. Physical therapy is a good option to see if this can be addressed.

@janetauriemma6410 2 жыл бұрын

I had knee done so I need more help I shuond be better but I am not I can not go to work I had my knee done in July and I am still not walking good at all do help me janet

@KneeReplacementTherapists 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you are having continued difficulties be sure to check out some of our other videos on a variety of topics, and please let me know if you have any specific questions I can answer for you.

@mindydavis9132 Жыл бұрын

Hi , many thanks for this very helpful information . I will be having a partial knee (medial component) next week and I’m wondering if you still advise heal /toe protocol.? Much appreciated and thanks in advance .

@girishk2712 Жыл бұрын

Can we perform splits after TKR?

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

I don't believe splits are contraindication but I believe it will be more a concern about comfort and tolerance of being in this position. The vast majority of people will probably not tolerate or have increased pain in this position.

@girishk2712 Жыл бұрын

@@KneeReplacementTherapists Thanks for reply I'm talkig about stretching in course on time I love performing splits

@Avasthi_aahna2489 Жыл бұрын

Hello . I am a kid a girl 12 years old and i had knee fracture that was a hairline fracture and it's almost 2 months after my cast removal was done on 6th jan 2023 and i am still not able to walk

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for watching the video. Sorry to hear you are having difficulty walking. Hopefully with some physical therapy and hard work you will be able to back to walking soon! Best wishes!

@sakshimishra1458 2 жыл бұрын

I had acl and meniscus surgery done on 10 feb ...going to complete 1 month ...i have approx 90° flexion..i can't walk properly without support ...how much days it will take to walk normal ?

@KneeReplacementTherapists 2 жыл бұрын

It can really vary person to person... It may take many weeks to a few months to really feel like your walking has gotten back to "normal"

@danielminthant719 2 жыл бұрын

will i be able to walk again: (

@KneeReplacementTherapists 2 жыл бұрын

If you were walking prior to surgery, you will likely be able to return to walking after, but I can't speak on specifics of your particular surgery and circumstances without knowing anything about you or your situation.

@goggins_amazing Жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel, how are you doing now

@danielminthant719 Жыл бұрын

i have done 2 operation i can walk now but cant run yet

@katrinastobie3324 Жыл бұрын

The problem is that i can feel the pressure on the muscles when i do this

@KneeReplacementTherapists Жыл бұрын

This is common and ok…do the best you can with where you are now, you are likely making improvements even if you can’t notice them yet… the pressure and discomfort improves slowly over time

@katrinastobie3324 Жыл бұрын

@@KneeReplacementTherapists I hope so because its hard to keep going when you have constant stiffness and pain. In the last 12 weeks i have had one lateral release on the right knee and one manipulation under anaesthic

@user-bn7ep9gd1s 6 ай бұрын

A an I have a bath

@KneeReplacementTherapists 6 ай бұрын

You can take a bath once the incision is closed and the surgeon give the ok. Also when you feel comfortable and able to getting into and up out of the tub.

@solehnubli747 2 жыл бұрын

i am already six weeks after acl meniscus and cartilage surgery and i still feel loose in my knees when walking. can i know the cause

@KneeReplacementTherapists 2 жыл бұрын

It is very difficulty to provide a specific reason without doing a physical assessment and obtaining a more complete medical history. I recommend consulting with your surgeon. Thank you for watching!

@patmccann3534 Жыл бұрын

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