Total Knee Replacement - 12 Week Activity Do's Don't & Never

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Total Knee Replacement - 12 Week Activity Do's Don't & Never
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Physical Therapist Assistants Mike and Alex provide guidelines for activity low impact activities that can be done following total knee replacement surgery.They also go over activities that should be avoided to limit the risk of trauma to the new knee.
Episode 10 - On Printable Program
This video is a part of a series of videos for the Total Knee Fitness Program. Check out the full series of videos along with downloadable guide sheets for each video on our website here: bobandbrad.com/programs
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@jenko5039 2 жыл бұрын

After I broke my knee and had titanium replacement, I asked my doctor, “will I be able to play the piano?”. He said “yes you certainly can” I’m really looking forward as I never have Been able to before the operation

@EffervescentSunflower 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@sumasebastian1362 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@sandraadcox4016 2 жыл бұрын

I got a knee replacement on my left knee in March I'm getting my right knee done next week I still exercise my left just can't wait to get my right knee done can't take the pain and want to say I love your page 💙

@yondaimehokage2281 2 жыл бұрын

Rofl

@linkee57 Жыл бұрын

Lmao

@rileysmom1960 Жыл бұрын

I had rt knee done in March, and left one done in June. Im so happy they are done. My knees hurt so bad before- burned all the time. Now (end of sept) i can do practically anything- walk, swimming all summer, lite hiking and even back at gym doing bike, light squats, light lunges and even leg press! Biggest issue is still being deconditioned, and some mental blocks saying that im still healing. Im 62 and so happy i had these surgeries!! Love these videos!!

@wassxxxx 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear your more active . Just a quick question . How long was your knee stiff for ?

@Busyfigureskating 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, thanks for you commitment to put out quality information for us😊

@simonsays103 3 жыл бұрын

Im recently a bilateral knee replacement at 52yrs old. Thanks for your channel.

@colinmathers2459 Жыл бұрын

I am 11 months out from left knee replacement and 4 months out from right hip replacement at age 69. I had been doing powerlifting before all this and have been doing light squats and Romanian deadlifts to rehabilitate the quads, hamstrings and glutes. Also to strengthen the piriformis muscle that was detached for the hip replacement. I am now squatting with 55 kg and Romanian deadlifting with 60 kg. I've been taking it slowly but a couple of days ago could not resist trying conventional deadlifts and lifted 100 kg without a problem. Not sure whether I will try to continue progressing or be more conservative, which I am sure my surgeon would prefer.

@vickiyounkin3658 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this helpful video

@Catracks3 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing heavy lifting for 2 years now. It’s the only way I got full strength in my quads back. Deadlift at 195, squats at 100, and overhead press at 70 lbs. No knee pain whatsoever. Before I started weightlifting, I couldn’t hike or even walk properly.

@pamc8883 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting comment regarding downhill skiing. I happen to live in an area where there is downhill skiing all around us. In fact, I had my surgery only a few miles from a ski resort. Therefore, my surgeon holds a free ski day at the resort for any of his knee replacement patients if they are at least 12 weeks out. A friend of mine, who had surgery the same day as me, and is a ski instructor, was skiing with caution 12 weeks after surgery. However, since I have only skied five times in my life, and all when I was much younger, I will not be taking up skiing at this point! Still debating whether or not I will return to ice-skating and/or skate skiing. Best of luck to all of you recovering from knee replacement surgery!

@TMarsh14 2 жыл бұрын

Rowing in the gym really works well for me. Back and forth from extension to flexion and you can control how far you go with each.

@joannkaneko2707 2 жыл бұрын

@tstale6019 9 ай бұрын

Goodness me. I'm 3 months after bilateral TKR & still learning to climb up & down the stairs & you Guys are talking about Outdoor Activities? Such high expectations. 😂

@Dubstep4theworld 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had knee surgery and found your videos helpful! but it’s been 5 years since my surgery and my knee is not the same. I’ve been squatting for no more than a plate, is building muscle going to help My knee or worsen it?

@carlorocky 3 жыл бұрын

That was great info with a great delivery. Please suggest what type of shoes a patient might be best wearing and those that should never be worn. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and perhaps even make for another great video.

@carlorocky 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you highlighting my comment, thanks. I urge you again to please share any info on what type of footwear might be helpful to such patients. Thank you

@vidutanuchannel3252 3 жыл бұрын

I have a ligament injury since two years please show some exercise for ligament injury.pleae tell me it is possible to recover with out operation from ligament injury

@mipajaro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@sueschrader2654 2 жыл бұрын

Before my knee replacements I read somewhere that the one thing you should never do was slydive....I was kind of relieved as friends have tried to talk me into trying it, and I've come close to agreeing although I'm pretty terrified of it. But afterwards, when I asked my surgeon about activities he said tandem jumps would be fine...yikes, no excuse after all.

@ralphbuettner7580 2 жыл бұрын

I am 72 y/o and having a TKR Oct 26, 2021. I had a partial medial compartmental replacement on my right knee in 2014 and was very serious about rehab and continued to do exercises recommended by PTs for more than a year. Can't wait until next Spring too get back on the golf course. I just purchased a stationary bike so that I can do some low impact exercise throughout the winter. (We live near St. Louis, MO.) We plan to go to the National Parks in the northwest, i.e. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier in September of 2022. We would like to go on a white water raft ride that is not extreme. Do you think that would be acceptable? We will also do some light, short hikes in the parks. Please reply. I enjoy your videos.

@hoppinessandinnerpeace2647 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for all the advice, guys! I am 55, currently 2 months out from TKR. After swimming laps for 25+ years, I got back in the pool 6 weeks after surgery. The water feels great, and the gentle knee movement of crawl and backstroke helps loosen the stiffness. However, my very knowledgeable aqua therapist told me to wait quite a while to start on breaststroke because of the twisting motion in its kick. Just thought I'd mention that for other swimmers out there.

@BobandBrad 16 күн бұрын

Here is some more information we think you can benefit from as well: www.bobandbrad.com/health-programs/total-knee-replacement-fitness--program

@samgerry9913 2 жыл бұрын

I did weight training before my surgery and I asked my surgeon if I could continue with it he said yes. I am one year out from surgery. I leg press 100kg and Romanian deadlift 60kg.

@samueltorres6897 2 жыл бұрын

Where would trail running fall into? I’m not talking extreme distance--I’m talking 5 miles or so with proper shoes? Pre TKR I used to trail run at least twice a week anywhere from 3-6 miles per run. Pre- TKR-this is one of the major activities I wanted to be able to do post TKR. I had this conversation with my doctor. He said we will evaluate my rehab and then make a decision. What are your thoughts?

@mixnmichael1 3 жыл бұрын

My surgeon said I could do yoga! I've never been able to do yoga soo I'm really looking forward to my recovery! I'm not sure how my other leg will work though!

@darlenericotta7550 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I won’t be doing any high impact aerobics!

@todddunn945 9 ай бұрын

I have been single handed sailing my 36' ketch since week 11. I am now 7 months out and my mobility has improved quite a lot over the last four months. The thing about sailing is that it is a 4-5 hour continuous workout. I find that my knee is pretty tired at the end of a day on the water. At first it took 2-3 days to recover, but now I am good to go the next day. I also find that I can kneel. Getting into the kneeling position is worse than being in the position. Two weeks ago I spent about 15 minutes kneeling to do some work on the boat with no issues. I do have to be careful not to over bend my knee when I kneel, but my knee it very good about letting me know when I am at my limit. My surgeon said sailing and kneeling were fine.

@DennisMathias 2 жыл бұрын

How about backpacking with a 25 lb load? How about stationary rowing?

@luanamendes4767 3 жыл бұрын

Can u guys do an ACL rehab series too??

@jondstewart 2 жыл бұрын

If I get a total knee replacement, does that mean I should never ever downhill ski either ever again? Or is it just after for a few months? It wasn’t really need clear on here

@snuggumzz 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta ask I had a bad ankle sprain about a 9 months to a year ago and I got it looked at they said there wasn’t a break but they didn’t check my ankle with the ultrasound they just checked for clots I have a blue vein bulging not quite a varicose but maybe the start I bought compression socks and a brace but can ankle injury be the cause of the blue vein it’s still swollen the doctors where unhelpful and what can I do to get rid of the blue vein

@karunalakshman7001 2 жыл бұрын

Apply coconut 🥥 oil it really helps

@carolgarber5209 3 жыл бұрын

The worse pain I've ever had once the nerve block wore off.

@lizlemon9632 2 жыл бұрын

Yup me too, it was like a vice grip was on my knee and my knee was going to explode.

@mrsblack5968 2 жыл бұрын

How is yr knee now?

@lynnwilson2796 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@ChefFlee2018 2 жыл бұрын

🅓🅐🅜🅝 I'm gonna have TKR in August.. This is after 10 ACL meniscus tears😬😬

@GoArmy87 Жыл бұрын

You ain't lying!

@chintz7428 3 жыл бұрын

So no Brazilian jujitsu, figure 4 leg locks or pro wrestling moves

@vickiyounkin3658 Жыл бұрын

Swimming is great I go 3x a week healing waters it’s called had my tkr on June 15 2022 was released at 6 weeks I wish I got it done sooner

@gnohn9366 3 жыл бұрын

You just convinced me to put off knee replacement as long as possible.

@juniefloyd1278 Жыл бұрын

Terrible pain after TKR 4 months. Still can’t sleep ,maybe 3 hours on and off during night. Pain in knee for entire recovery. Day is better but nights awful. 95* ROM at 4 months. Horrible surgery. So slow recovery. I exercise every day. No energy. Still can’t jog or run or skip. Down steps are very hard.75 yrs but very healthy, thin , 120 lbs, have always exercised just such a painful surgery.

@johnconroy6103 2 жыл бұрын

How about surfing...?

@curtiscolvin3747 2 ай бұрын

What do you think about Brazilian Jiu Jitu. 56 yo wrestling coach/PE (weight training teacher) and long time BJJ practitioner

@rstebbs2757 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! I’m 34 getting a right full replacement next month.

@kaitokone5208 3 жыл бұрын

how was it? i hope you are well now

@rstebbs2757 3 жыл бұрын

9 weeks post op and it’s going well, still have a little pain now and then and definitely some stiffness but over all not bad.

@kaitokone5208 3 жыл бұрын

very good, really happy for you, I have cerebral palsy and a crouch gate that got me knee arthritis I may need it too at 25 lol

@mrsblack5968 2 жыл бұрын

@@rstebbs2757 , how long might that pain last? I am 38 and gonna need one at an early age too

@rstebbs2757 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsblack5968 it still comes and goes. I ended up getting sick unrelated to the knee so wasn’t moving much. The key is to walk and keep moving. I got a stationary bike which helped

@buzzgriffith8232 3 жыл бұрын

what about bowling

@lance_1612 3 ай бұрын

A lot of the people in the comments are confused with your information, and so am I. For clarification, are you guys saying that you can never do these activities after a full knee replacement or are you saying that you should avoid doing them during recovery? Recovery being a 12 week period.

@peterdunkelberger4564 Жыл бұрын

What I would like to know is the difference in what I should never do because I am liable to tear something in my knee versus those things that are dangerous because of potential damage to the prosthesis.

@barbt.9211 2 жыл бұрын

How about mountain climbing?

@NurseClaudia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m going on for a knee replacement in a few weeks. I’m so scared. I was holding I could at least jog again 😪

@suecave7139 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had both of mine done within the last year. The first two weeks are brutal, but you can do it! I was driving within 3 weeks both times, and I’ve steadily improved over the months since I had them done (L, 7/19, R, 11/19). I found it helpful to keep a written record of meds and exercises every day. I did everything my PT told me to do and am so thankful to be pain free-at least in my knees. BTW, I’m female, 61, not in great physical condition, but trying. You’ll be a stronger person mentally once you get through this.

@crabarita8516 2 жыл бұрын

@@suecave7139 yes once u get through it u can exhale. Although, I still have to worry about my other knee😢

@donliepert7763 3 жыл бұрын

What about darts? I'm a competitive darts player and would like to be able to compete tournament wise in the future. Any thoughts?

@ruthirwin8222 Жыл бұрын

I have fallen and tripped over myself all my life ..how do i not do this..im going to prehab this week

@willardbuchanan9122 2 жыл бұрын

You talking about skiing but what about snowboarding

@willardbuchanan9122 2 жыл бұрын

What about skydiving

@davidstover5651 3 жыл бұрын

How about parachuting?

@penniewyatt9391 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😅🤣😂😅 no. Call your surgeon.

@sueschrader2654 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly my surgeon said it was ok, especially if you did tandem jumps. I was hoping to have an excuse.

@davidhayes4650 2 жыл бұрын

My Dr told me strap a cushion to my arse and land on that 😂

@maehiggins9061 Жыл бұрын

I don’t agree with the kayaking being a no. I am 68 and was back in my kayak at 8 weeks after a total replacement. I can see that getting in and out can be challenging even if you haven’t had a knee replacement, however it is no big deal to keep that leg flexing and move it around while paddling.

@ronharns6770 9 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that

@frostyjim2633 Жыл бұрын

Party on, Bob. Party on, Brad.

@Retiredtraveler1961 5 ай бұрын

I had a knee replacement done about seven years ago, I’m now 62. I can tell you you don’t want to kneel on that surgical knee. It will hurt like heck years out. It’s like having metal directly under your skin. It’s not padded like the normal knee.

@laurieselje5818 3 жыл бұрын

So no riding my gigantic horse till I'm all healed up right

@calgarycolt 2 жыл бұрын

How about mototcycling and horseriding?

@carolgarber5209 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know about the bike, a fall or lay down and skid would be pretty bad I would think. Horses, yes. But again, a fall or horse going over on you, I'd be very careful. Total knee replacement isn't easy surgery. Wish you all the best.

@angel8840 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not well 🤒 guys but I’ll read it when I feel abit better. Love u’ssss.

@maplewoodfarm7096 2 жыл бұрын

How about horseback riding, Non competitive. Gentle trail riding.

@alecgoenner 3 жыл бұрын

Is this forever or just during rehab?

@suecave7139 3 жыл бұрын

Most say forever, but I have a friend who had a double total knee replacement and is back to playing pickup basketball. A lot probably depends on your weight and level of fitness beforehand.

@catg714 2 жыл бұрын

@@suecave7139 No. It depends on how long you want your new knee(s) to last before you have to replace your replacements. Next week I am 12 weeks post-op on my second knee.

@haroldjones9321 2 жыл бұрын

Okay people. Great job on that expensive TKR surgery. Now don't act like you don't have an artificial knee. Foolishness. Right TNR 6/10/20. Left TNR 11/4/21. Was walking 1.5 miles daily after right TNR but cut back to spin bike as my only real exercise. Low impact on knees. Still need more time. Can't imagine that I will be running 12 miles per week (4mi x 3 days) ever again. Surgeon did thumbs down on it too. Too hard on the plasticware. We'll see.

@countryboy-bk7ke Жыл бұрын

so basicily be an inactive vegatable after knee replacement no thanks

@davidcoomber4050 Жыл бұрын

Mine wasn’t that painful maybe you have a low pain tolerance , everyone different

@DavidAsset78 2 жыл бұрын

Recommending swimming? I thought you were not supposed to soak.

@t-mac2566 2 жыл бұрын

If the scar isnt healed u shouldnt go swimming🤣

@ExploringCabinsandMines 2 жыл бұрын

Dirtbike riding ???

@smford39 5 ай бұрын

I have had both knees replaced and this is literally the worst advice ever. Impact activities are literally the best thing u can do for your tkr…I play basketball soccer jiu jitsu and powerlifting and my 12 yr old knee replacement looks as good on xray as my 5 month old tkr and btw i was playing basketball 1 month after my most recent tkr and playing 3 times a week now at 5 months out knee feels wonderful