Top 3 Exercises to Help Straighten Your Arthritic Knee

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Alyssa Kuhn, Arthritis Adventure

5 ай бұрын

Looking to improve the mobility of your arthritic knee? Wish you could get your knee straighter?
It is possible to improve the range of motion in your arthritic knee to make activities like walking, stair climbing and sitting easier and more comfortable. The key is working the muscles that are responsible for straightening the knee which are the quadriceps. The hamstrings can also play a role in knee tightness.
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In this video you'll learn 3 exercises from Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist to help you get your knee straighter, working on a range of motion called terminal knee extension. Whether you are working after a knee replacement, have mild knee osteoarthritis or have bone on bone knee arthritis- regaining the mobility is possible with consistency.
Kristin demonstrates each of these exercises as she does have difficulty with end range extension and continues to work on it each day. She has also been told she has bone on bone knee osteoarthritis.
None of these movements should increase pain significantly. If they do, modify the range of motion and/or reduce the repetitions.
Learn how to complete banded knee extensions, seated knee extensions and how to use a hamstring isometric exercise to help you knee move better.
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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

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@ThePattipage
@ThePattipage 4 ай бұрын
She’s excellent!! I also like the fact that she gets straight to the point without all of that fluff and talk!! Her videos are also short and to the point! Love her!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
So glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback.
@nataliejonesjr.9258
@nataliejonesjr.9258 5 ай бұрын
I am so grateful I found your channel. I been struggling with knee pain . I enjoy watching you so much and you've helped me so much I brag about you my podiatrist and PT. Thank you for letting people know there is some hope without Surgery.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing and glad you found the channel as well!
@ThePattipage
@ThePattipage 4 ай бұрын
She’s excellent!! I also like the fact that she gets straight to the point without all of that fluff and talk!! Her videos are also short and to the point! Love her!
@poojahm120
@poojahm120 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing the above. I am down with lock knee and knee extension. Please share excercise for the same
@poojahm120
@poojahm120 3 ай бұрын
I am down with a neuro problem, face the same. However will practice the same. Thank you so much
@kristinev7671
@kristinev7671 5 ай бұрын
Hooray for Alyssa and Kristen! Very helpful to see therapy in action.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@purplechris9480
@purplechris9480 5 ай бұрын
It's so nice you really care about helping people. God bless!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the words! I appreciate that.
@mariacristinamoore4794
@mariacristinamoore4794 5 ай бұрын
Somehow seeing someone my age mas o menos and not able to raise her leg more makes me feel like im not the only one 😢
@cristywyndham-shaw5111
@cristywyndham-shaw5111 5 ай бұрын
I tried a set of these moves this morning before my walk. I don't have knee problems, but it did help me limber up. Thanks! 😊
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
That’s great!
@user-qo9jx7tn7l
@user-qo9jx7tn7l 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Alyssa... a very simple exercise but clearly explanation, and very very helpful...😊
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nilanisiriwardena5019
@nilanisiriwardena5019 5 ай бұрын
Dr. Alyssa you are awesome to motivate us to heal by giving us these easy to do exercises..Thank you Dr. Bless you. Love, Nilani.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
So glad you liked the video! Thanks for the support of the channel.
@user-ly6zh4jq2x
@user-ly6zh4jq2x 5 ай бұрын
Από Ελλάδα ! Χαίρομαι που βλέπω τα βίντεο σου! Ευχαριστώ γιά όσα μας μαθαίνεις !
@umanathan7722
@umanathan7722 4 ай бұрын
Iam also very grateful for all your videos and your coaching.You have been a great help.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found the channel! Keep it up.
@user-yt2zu6wj4x
@user-yt2zu6wj4x 5 ай бұрын
Love all your exercises. They have helped my hips so much. Please show exercises for cervical arthritis. I am so HAPPY I found your channel!!!! Thank you!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
So glad you like them. I will add that idea to the list for future videos. Thanks for the support.
@ladyvader3173
@ladyvader3173 5 ай бұрын
This channel is a gem! I've been able to safely incorporate a lot of your tips and tricks in my ACL recovery - my PT is really happy. Love how empowering your vids feel! Took one look at the size of your quads and knew you could be trusted LOL
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like the channel.
@hamidah.hjosen
@hamidah.hjosen 4 ай бұрын
Tqvm Dr Allysa
@clairetarantino7056
@clairetarantino7056 4 ай бұрын
Unbelievably helpful...what a great series of simple exercises
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@viswanathanv8991
@viswanathanv8991 3 ай бұрын
The one and only doctor who gives straight solutions with maximum clarity in each of her videos. Thank you Doctor..🙏
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 3 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@rosarieramon1081
@rosarieramon1081 5 ай бұрын
Thank you Alyssa for sharing your video. Will try these for my knees. Again, thank you 😊👍
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad you liked the video.
@tinayang-rubin5421
@tinayang-rubin5421 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It really helps to resolve knee can't straight issue
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
So glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching.
@wendyrodriguez5375
@wendyrodriguez5375 5 ай бұрын
❤ one of the best information ‼️
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@twinobusingyerestatuta
@twinobusingyerestatuta 4 ай бұрын
Thanks this is a simple but effective excercise.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@pamrosser3643
@pamrosser3643 5 ай бұрын
Love this!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@marydesiree2638
@marydesiree2638 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these great videos! I can’t wait to get started!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Yay!
@marydesiree2638
@marydesiree2638 5 ай бұрын
@@arthritisadventure I feel better already and I’ve already had 9. Months of PT but your exercises are already helping so I am sooo glad I found you !
@julsbendandi9374
@julsbendandi9374 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I really appreciate seeing the exercises performed by Kristin! The second and third exercises are ones my own physiotherapist advised me to do and and they’re killer good. I recently started doing number one and it’s helped too! Thank you! ❤
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 2 ай бұрын
You got this!
@bridgetmcpherson8073
@bridgetmcpherson8073 5 ай бұрын
You are a gift ❤ thankby you for showing this
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you watched the video.
@user-ow9jy8ss8u
@user-ow9jy8ss8u 5 ай бұрын
very usefull videeo!THANK YOU!!
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@rockywoolverton9596
@rockywoolverton9596 5 ай бұрын
Good one thanks.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@loretomarythomas7833
@loretomarythomas7833 4 ай бұрын
I am grateful 🙏i found this channel thats the problem I have i will try the 3 exercises thanks❤
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found the channel too!
@teremanzur
@teremanzur 4 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias Alyssa. Saludos desde Guadalajara México
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@AbiodunAjiboye-nu1dd
@AbiodunAjiboye-nu1dd 4 ай бұрын
Good job! Please, what about those that are using single crutches pls
@valerielucero5837
@valerielucero5837 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for these excersize, I can do some when I'm on the register.
@valerielucero5837
@valerielucero5837 5 ай бұрын
Also thank you for using a heavy person cuz some of us heavy people can do these excersize s
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
These exercises can benefit so many different people. We just need to spread the word.
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@debbiesimms1545
@debbiesimms1545 5 ай бұрын
After my total knee surgery the third exercise was one of the ones I had to do daily without a doubt it was the hardest and most painful one I had to do
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
If it causes significant pain, there are other variations that you can try
@user-mg3pp7bz1e
@user-mg3pp7bz1e 5 ай бұрын
I am a happy chappy😊good i did not go for knee surgery thank u, u the best❤
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video!
@bridgetmcpherson8073
@bridgetmcpherson8073 4 ай бұрын
You r so cool thank you
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you think so and like the videos.
@lisacarten8059
@lisacarten8059 22 күн бұрын
Thank you I have both knees with the same problem
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 22 күн бұрын
Welcome!
@shahnazshaikh6833
@shahnazshaikh6833 5 ай бұрын
Wow great 👍 thanks..i am in early fifties woman with same condition with addition that my right knee is overlapping my left when i keep my feet close together..meaning bend sideways ..so how do I straighten it.
@GUAYABAFELIZ
@GUAYABAFELIZ 2 ай бұрын
Alyssa, do these excercises help with patellofemoral pain syndrome? I have some loss of cartilage but it is so paiful 😭 the put the weight on my left knee. Your guidance is truly appreciated. 🙏
@susanshade4665
@susanshade4665 5 ай бұрын
Hi, my PT is having me do the first exercise you are showing, she said when you lift your heel and hold 5 seconds, your knee should be in alignment witb the opposite knee or slightly futher back, otherwise your not going to feel it in your hamstring When I first tried this my knee was coming forward when I lifted my heel and I didn't feel anything so I moved my knee back when lifting and could feel it in my hamstring, your thoughts please!
@bar8419
@bar8419 2 күн бұрын
thanks for the tip.
@PhyllisStaeheli
@PhyllisStaeheli Ай бұрын
Hi, love your exercises and talks. I worked as a rehab assistant my whole life. I get the exercise thing and am pretty faithful. However I have severe R knee osteoarthritis. My problem is I have some varus deformity. I have a brace which I wear only for long walks or working outside. I can not straighten knee while bearing weight, I have excellent rom in flexion and extension when not weight bearing. Any suggestions for increasing the strength for that last little bit of knee straightening? It does affect walking and stability.
@Reina623
@Reina623 5 ай бұрын
Hi Alyssa. I have advanced arthritis in my knee and get shin pain as well. I find my knee will lock up with intense pain. Any suggestions? Thanks for all your suggestions and help.
@geetavenugopalan6393
@geetavenugopalan6393 4 ай бұрын
Please suggest exercise for arthritic elbow
@farhanrakhange1639
@farhanrakhange1639 5 ай бұрын
Ur best
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@fahinahigby1152
@fahinahigby1152 4 ай бұрын
Alyssa, I’m having issues with not only straightening my knees but bending them I have one knee that I can’t seem to bend as much as my right! Is there anything I can do in addition to straightening my knees
@eucabethjabuya5347
@eucabethjabuya5347 5 ай бұрын
What can be done with my hips not proportional
@user-pl2gl3tk8s
@user-pl2gl3tk8s 3 ай бұрын
Please advise. I always have pain & serious flareups on my patellar after i do knee extension (straightening my knee). Did i do wrong? I straighten, contract my knee muscle & push downwards?
@Amanda-vs7qz
@Amanda-vs7qz 4 ай бұрын
3:05 what happens if bending your knee is the problem??? Then what do you do???
@GardeningWithCoffee
@GardeningWithCoffee 2 ай бұрын
I have knee locking and I'm concerned about not working. I am in no pain at the moment but I'm scared that will come eventually. Anything I can do? Is there hope for me?
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 2 ай бұрын
Strengthening may help to prevent and reduce knee locking
@manou1960
@manou1960 5 ай бұрын
👍❤
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@wayiamstarr
@wayiamstarr 5 ай бұрын
Soccer?
@BXLatina35
@BXLatina35 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your tips. My right knee has a slight flexion condition due to arthritis . When I stand it’s not straight and when I walk it doesn’t bend. Stays on bended position. On lock. I don’t want surgery. Scared of it. Is there a way to resolve this issue? My leg and knee looks like this. 🦵 let me know thank you
@arthritisadventure
@arthritisadventure 5 ай бұрын
these can help with straightening and this video can help restore bending: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or2qgKuDyrvRp5s.html
@BXLatina35
@BXLatina35 5 ай бұрын
@@arthritisadventure thank you 😊