Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain

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    Glute exercises are CRITICAL for fixing knee problems for the long term! NOT quadricep or hamstring muscles.
    In fact, strengthening quads and hams might feel good in the short-term, but more strength tends to make knee problems worse over time.
    Getting stronger in the quadricep and hamstring muscles will create more arthritis, meniscus problems, cartilage damage, tendonitis, IT band syndrome or ligament problems.
    The reason quadricep and hamstring strengthening makes knee problems worse is because it creates more knee pressure, rather than reducing pressure. Over time, this creates more inflammation and knee injuries worse.
    This is sooo backwards thinking from what is usually recommended: Knee problems = Knee muscle strengthening.
    But the research is growing more and more. And the patient success stories are growing too!
    Really the only time we recommend patients directly strengthening their quads or hamstrings is after a traumatic knee injury (like a car or sports accident) or surgery (ACL, meniscus or knee replacement) because these muscles will be much less active after these events.
    But if you haven’t had a traumatic knee injury or knee surgery, and your knee problem just crept up over time with normal everyday activities and exercise then you MUST pursue glute muscle strengthening!!! And DO NOT pursue quad or hamstring strengthening!!!
    Now I’m saying it’s bad to ever feel your quadricep or hamstring muscles working. No, they will work normally, but they should be secondary to your glutes with nearly every leg motion.
    If you don’t feel your butt muscles getting tired regularly with leg exercises, then there’s a big chance you’ve got a muscle imbalance and you’re using quads, hamstrings or even lower back muscles too much.
    It’s only a matter of time before a knee problem progresses to a chronic knee problem.
    So get going on these glute exercises. Make your glutes work harder and more often. You need more strength back there and you need to use them more!
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    Disclaimer! If your knees are swollen, locking, and painful when you move them, glute exercises are probably not for you right now. You likely have lots of inflammation and need to start with an easier exercise to get the swelling and inflammation down. It may even be necessary to visit a healthcare professional to get personalized guidance with your meniscus, knee arthritis, knee tendonitis, or patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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  • @tyraconverse3706
    @tyraconverse3706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +737

    4:19 starts fire hydrants
    6:34 donkey kicks
    8:36 glute bridge
    11:35 clam shells
    15:00 isometric squat

  • @susanmccaughley9171
    @susanmccaughley9171 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    Dr. DAVID I am following you from London UK. I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis a year ago. I had 5 sessions with a physiotherapist without any relieve then followed a physio on You Tube until I stumbled on your videos about 3 months ago. I found your videos informative and entertaining and your charisma inspiring! I have been doing your glute exercises religiously and am delighted to report that the certainly work. I am now able to isolate and engagemy glutes doing the glute exercises , both standing and in the lying position AND walking ( that was a tremendous video). You were correct when walking you have to concentrate. In 3 months I am now pain free and consider it fortuitous to have 'discovered' you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your emphasis on the importance strengthening the glutes. It certainly helped me big time. With gratitude, Susan

  • @HardlyTalk
    @HardlyTalk ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Finally I find someone who offers advice that actually makes sense especially for people with athritis

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Anma, thank you for the kind words and we are glad that this makes sense to you! Keep us updated on how you are doing!

    • @HardlyTalk
      @HardlyTalk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy I definitely will update. The struggle of finding the right exercises has been real for the past 4 years

  • @Fiawordweaver
    @Fiawordweaver ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I have mastered the stairs at 70 with your glutes strengthening. OMG I was in excruciating pain with the stairs.
    last year I got shots. Nothing helped
    NOW
    NO PAIN
    this is miracle advice.
    I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL

  • @pjj.5649
    @pjj.5649 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    UPDATE: Dr. David, I thank you and my knees thank you. I have been doing the glute exercises daily for about 1.5 months and I am now pain free in my knees! Besides starting my exercises in bed as soon as I wake up, I also have become very conscious of doing them throughout the day.: waiting for an elevator, to cross the street, waiting at the bus stop even from stop-to-stop on the subway. I am loosing that hesitation to go up the steps or stepping off the curb in expectation of pain. Going up/down a flight of stairs is relaxed and calm.
    I want to strengthen my trunk more and that will come in time. Rigtht now, I am basking in no more knee pain, that's the holy grail right there!!!! Thank you again and again!!!

    • @alilbitolife484
      @alilbitolife484 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I absolutely agree and thank you profusely , Dr. David! You are an amazing human who deeply cares about others!! And your knowledge and understanding and presentation is beyond kind!

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My hips kill me n I compensate constantly to avoid firing the mxs
      All unconsciously
      It’s crazy

    • @kathyrisley7331
      @kathyrisley7331 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is great to hear!

    • @pjj.5649
      @pjj.5649 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah your body system will do anything to avoid pain so the compensation is automatic. I hope you can find exercises and posture changes to correct the situation. Wishing you healing. 👌

    • @powerhousebakeryatnutritio1311
      @powerhousebakeryatnutritio1311 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Such great ideas and excellent descriptions thanks so much!!

  • @truechoice5531
    @truechoice5531 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I can’t believe it works!! My knee pain gone when I did butt firming for the first time and I can sleep better now. Thank you Dr El Paso Manuel❤. You are simply the best and so so kind and honest. You are there not because you need to create a content for TH-cam but you are there to help people. You are an angel on earth! Thank you ❤❤❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Woohoo, glad you can sleep better now! 👏 Thank you for your kind words!!

    • @hairbabe2u
      @hairbabe2u 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ty too, you're the best.

    • @beckyc5337
      @beckyc5337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too! It works great!!❤

    • @conciliaamol4965
      @conciliaamol4965 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beckyc5337 m9

    • @loganathanramasamy560
      @loganathanramasamy560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you sir for your SEAMLESS ENDEAVOURS.

  • @karenagopian9215
    @karenagopian9215 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I have been doing your exercises for 10 days straight. Already I am noticing a difference in my patella pain. I’m going to see my orthopedic doctor only for x-rays and a diagnosis but nothing more. I’m going to continue these exercises because they make sense. You make sense! You are the only one I’ve seen online that addresses the glutes. Everyone else talks about strengthening the quads. If I lived in El Paso, I would come see you! Thank you for everything you do.

    • @karenagopian9215
      @karenagopian9215 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I just signed up for your 28 day program. Looking forward to it!
      Thanks for all you do

    • @blissfulbaboon
      @blissfulbaboon 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You said it.Dr David is a head of the curve.I am signing up for his 28 day program too !

    • @karenagopian9215
      @karenagopian9215 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cool! Let me know if you have success.

  • @miilagena2912
    @miilagena2912 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Am a medical dr with long standing, years of right knee pain then hip pain recently. All resolved with glut exercise you recommended. Your explanation Simply the best. Thanks!!!!!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey Miila! We are so glad you were able to find relief with these exercises!

  • @NarrimanDavids
    @NarrimanDavids ปีที่แล้ว +259

    I'm a 68 year old female, reasonably active.. light hikes walking swimming. I have been advised after taking MRI scans to have total knee replacement surgery. I have minimal cartilage & osteoartrhitis. I want to have the surgery as a last resort. I am so happy to have stumbled on your videos. I am definitely going to take your advice and hopefully don't have to go through total knee replacement

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Hey @user-ko5qi1lf8t, we sincerely hope that you can get 100% better (without surgery) and back to hiking and swimming again!!! In case you need it! Here are playlists that might be helpful for you:
      “Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
      th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
      "Knee Cartilage Help"
      th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbdl1FVQx8BCGdNaOyGo09p.html
      You really should learn more about our “Knee Arthritis Recovery Program” too:
      www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program

    • @kitbram2033
      @kitbram2033 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you for this! I’m similarly situated!

    • @vdoniel
      @vdoniel ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hey there. I am a female same age and situation. How are you doing? Any update?

    • @philipsamways562
      @philipsamways562 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Hi. Keep positive I'm in my late70s and have been active all my life. My knee has degenerated since I injured it 10 years ago. I've gone through the typical MRI/ osteo specialist route, but after being told my anterior meniscus is " for the bin", I ignored them, maintained my wholefood vegetarian diet, kept fit on the exercise bike (NOT walking) and keep all my leg muscles strong and balanced. I'm still able to compete and teach ballroom dancing at a fairly high level. So don't go the surgery route until you really have to. An enlightened surgeon once told me that, bad as it may seem, my own joints are better than any artificial ones. BUT, managing your knees will have to become an everyday part of your life. Good luck and best wishes

    • @mauramohammed2976
      @mauramohammed2976 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I too eant to avoid knee surgery!😂❤

  • @margaretwierzbicki5375
    @margaretwierzbicki5375 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I have been told that both my left knee and left hip have "a lot of arthritis and I need joint replacements" from my ortho M.D. My pain level when I saw him was a 2/10. For the last 8 weeks I have been doing your exercises for the hip arthritis since the dr. said I should have the hip replaced first. I have found that after doing the exercises for over 6 weeks, my knee has no pain and the groin stiffness has lessened. I give you so much credit for being such a giving Dr. with your advice for people who (unfortunately) can't see you in person. So many ortho "surgeons" just have one advice-get joint replacements. I hope you are blessed many times over for your helpful advice.

  • @maxinestirlingdawe2311
    @maxinestirlingdawe2311 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had a pulled and torn cartilage at 10 years old when someone tried stealing a 10 pound box of chocolates I won at a fair. My mom used a bread poutine to reduce the swelling at the time. I am in my 70’s now so I am tireless in working to keep that knee working . Walking Stairs is better already since I watched your Utube channel. Thank you so very, very much. From Midtown Toronto Ontario, 🇨🇦 Canada. Maxine

  • @lizlemon9632
    @lizlemon9632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent demonstration. Thank you.

  • @leslimoore7929
    @leslimoore7929 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'm going to do these exercises every morning before I start my day.! Thank you. I am willing to do anything to avoid a knee replacement I've been told I need!

  • @dianelee3896
    @dianelee3896 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are GREAT! LOVE watching you , & learning @ 73!

  • @dawnvandyk5930
    @dawnvandyk5930 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you! I’m so grateful

  • @rebecaveernapu506
    @rebecaveernapu506 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you doctor for good health care🙏

  • @annetteryder9501
    @annetteryder9501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Bless you, my dear. You’re doing a great job!

  • @chaugg1
    @chaugg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Dr. David.
    Another good exercise instruction for the knees. 👍👍💟💟

  • @kurtking8452
    @kurtking8452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again thank you. I will include these exercises into my regular regime.

  • @gracemary389
    @gracemary389 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Doctor God bless you for sharing.

  • @hichammaatouk7875
    @hichammaatouk7875 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m 36 y.o suffering from knees pain , visited 3 different orthopedics doctors 4 X-ray done , 2 mri for left knees and lower pain , took more than 400 non steroidal drugs pain killers and anti inflammatory pills ,20 physiotherapy Ift , then decided to get my own ems machine and still suffering from knees pain but so far no one advised me to focus on my glutes whereas I was strengthening my quads and hamstrings all the time , finally someone explaining my situation which is my glutes are weak and the way I walk (always focusing on my thighs) is the reason behind my knees pain , I’m working on activating my glutes and again this is my second day and somehow I believe this is way I’ll heal and treat my knees problems thank you doctor for sharing this

    • @darlingly3130
      @darlingly3130 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you feel today? Did it work by strengthening your Glutes?

    • @sidhikkabajpai4537
      @sidhikkabajpai4537 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @hicjammaatouk7875 did it work?

  • @lou1448
    @lou1448 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love your work mate.
    So informative, easy to follow and genuinely helpful.
    Thanks from me in Perth, Australia.

  • @tajeaciscg3867
    @tajeaciscg3867 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I definitively I will do it this is something that I need!

  • @shrozharis6510
    @shrozharis6510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your help

  • @effeojnedib7208
    @effeojnedib7208 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just subscribed after two videos. My knees have been killing me for years. I'll be adding isolated glute exercises now. Thanks !

  • @jocelynlydiapatterson8218
    @jocelynlydiapatterson8218 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos are soo helpful and explained with truth and care for me as I started watching couple of days ago..Will keep expecting great results as I go throughout this week Dr David

  • @user-zb4vy1xl7n
    @user-zb4vy1xl7n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh thank you I had forgotten about some of these and I will be doing them now.God bless you .

  • @C_a_m_i_2024
    @C_a_m_i_2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching / doing now.
    Kudos to you for being the kind that genuinely respond to your viewers!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let us know how it goes for you CAMi! Of course! We’re happy to help long as we can!!!

  • @hertersarel
    @hertersarel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So important to activate the right muscles, thank you for you thorough explanation. 👍

  • @gaylemann1306
    @gaylemann1306 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I so enjoy your fresh and common sense approaches with knee deterioration! After 35 years working as a Registered Nurse and watching patients run to the partial or full knee replacements l now see the value of the real problems to avoid the pain and agony of knee replacement surgery. I feel for the patient's because l too am there now trying to make decisions. Mine will be as you say with your great results. I feel better and butt stronger. Thanks so much!

  • @piyushsrivastavjaipuriasch8356
    @piyushsrivastavjaipuriasch8356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are of great help to releive pain.

  • @syedaliimam9654
    @syedaliimam9654 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very convincing and practical demons. Must practice.

  • @edwardwalsh5477
    @edwardwalsh5477 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've been addressing my knee pains by strengthening my glutes for several years but not so thoroughly as you DEMONSTRATED in this video. Thanks for devising and demonstrating these 4 low-stress exercises.

  • @annhope7760
    @annhope7760 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you very much on your knee pain videos. They make sense and allow me to work out smartly with less to no pain. ❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Ann!!! We hope you get back to feeling amazing very soon!

  • @heretemporarily9657
    @heretemporarily9657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a great teacher! Thanks for caring! 🍃🙏🏼🍃

  • @douglasvanbuskirk2024
    @douglasvanbuskirk2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow fantastic video! Best I’ve found so far. Thanks for bringing some new and unique insights!!

  • @dawnchike7716
    @dawnchike7716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was diagnosed with bone on bone about 10 years ago and advised to have double knee replacement or get a cane . I refused the surgery and they offered a short rehab. They told me to mostly strengthen my puter and inner thighs and a few butt exercises.
    I have learned more from you in three days then I did the whole time there. I’ve never really had glut muscles but with your instructions I can actually feel them after only a few days. You are an angel!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
      This is fantastic to hear Dawn!!!!
      Thank you for letting us know how much you're learning!! We hope you get your glutes so strong you don't ever need to have surgery!!!

    • @spymaine89
      @spymaine89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GLAD IT WORKED FOR YOU

    • @pjj.5649
      @pjj.5649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true Dawn, in just a few days you feel the difference. It's like your glutes are finally getting what they are designed for. It is wonderful!

  • @alilbitolife484
    @alilbitolife484 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    So pumped I found you!!! Dealing with Mets in bones (breast cancer in 2015) and blown away by how quickly the arthritis hit. I’ve been active my whole life, so at 64 I was ready to rock and roll not be told cancer came back. So here’s to working my glutes! I love you for sharing being honest. Our world needs more beautiful people like you 💗🕊🙏🏻💪😘

    • @teddumaran3360
      @teddumaran3360 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tried workout seems like it’s going to help
      Thank u.

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Metastasized to bones?
      Arthritis is more pertinent than the cancer spread?
      Hope ur doing well, whichever way it went!

    • @alilbitolife484
      @alilbitolife484 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      to beat

    • @irmgardvoyles7452
      @irmgardvoyles7452 หลายเดือนก่อน

      0​@@YeshuaKingMessiah

    • @irmgardvoyles7452
      @irmgardvoyles7452 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@YeshuaKingMessiah😮

  • @Capcarap333
    @Capcarap333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your approach, always doubted in walking with pain

  • @wellspring2life-
    @wellspring2life- 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a PTA and I appreciate your instruction for people. Good work!

  • @trishwest1809
    @trishwest1809 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Dr for this education on strengthening exercises and understanding how they relate to knee health. Very good education !

  • @Sbm800
    @Sbm800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great exercises Dr David... been doing some of these though I learnt few new ones too... thank you🙏

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are they going for you Shyla? Are you getting stronger?

    • @Sbm800
      @Sbm800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy Definitely YES!! Dr.David.. thanks to you ... looking forward to more nuggets of valuable information.

  • @rufinaferrer2184
    @rufinaferrer2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, very helpful of you, I appreciate your concern, be blessed.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Rufina Ferrer!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀

  • @ashrafjafari9119
    @ashrafjafari9119 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, DR. It means a lot to me and my knee pain❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Ashraf, you are very welcome! We are so glad we were able to help you!

  • @ccromdome
    @ccromdome ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Extreme amount of valuable information that my PT has not ever given me. Fabulous vids & your easy way of speaking to the camera makes it very easy to watch.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kevin!!! We're glad you found us and we hope you get better really fast!!!

  • @lukasz2587
    @lukasz2587 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    ALREADY FEELING A DIFFERENCE AFTER ONE SESSION. Going to stick to it for a while. Knee pain like crazy. You rock. THANK YOU

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      YESSS!!!!!!
      This is fantastic to hear @lukasz2587!!!!
      Thanks for letting us know this worked for you!!!!
      Let us know how it goes for you as you continue!!!

  • @ArikeOkin1
    @ArikeOkin1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much doctor!

  • @beverlypreston-lz5vm
    @beverlypreston-lz5vm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are such a genuinely helpful person i love your videos

  • @shirleylarose4038
    @shirleylarose4038 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am certainly grateful for your support and guidance in my knee problem 🙏 thank you so much for the glute-exercises. God Bless you 🙏 ❤️

  • @vonshango6311
    @vonshango6311 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    4:19 straight leg plea fire hydrant (quadruped hip extensions toes turned outward)
    6:32 donkey kicks
    8:24 wide knee low bridges
    11:34 clamshells (isolate gluteus medius on side of hip)
    14:11 isometric plea squat toes turned outward, wider knees, push hips forward.

    • @jayterra2060
      @jayterra2060 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for this ❤!

  • @huonghuongle287
    @huonghuongle287 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dr, i so lucky to watch your lessons for my knees pain exercise, my health is improving every day

  • @user-hh7oj6yr7e
    @user-hh7oj6yr7e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU so much!

  • @Sbm800
    @Sbm800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks Dr. David... u have driven the point home about strengthening the butt muscles...already started following ur exercises....will reap the benefits ...

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Shyla! YES (fist pump)!!!
      Get those glute muscles STRONG!!!!
      Please give us an update on how it's going!

  • @doretteenglish9171
    @doretteenglish9171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are the best! Keep those videos coming. Dont need to go to my therapists anymore. You are way more thorough.

  • @santallum
    @santallum ปีที่แล้ว

    Rings true .. I'm all over this now .. Thanks mate

  • @dawnjohnson8739
    @dawnjohnson8739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, as always! Thank you!

  • @deeone5769
    @deeone5769 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love your advice! NO ONE, not ONE professional has ever given me this information. I’m Dx with early OA, umm.. stiff “Tin Man” knee 🙄 I am trying everything you offer because IT MAKES SENSE! Thank you Doc!

  • @evangelinedecena3521
    @evangelinedecena3521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you sooo much ! Am doing the exercises slowly to ease my torn meniscus ( per MRI) you explain it well and good!

    • @VikashRaj-ge5kn
      @VikashRaj-ge5kn ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, how is your meniscus now. Pls tell.

  • @Miriamrosend
    @Miriamrosend 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr David, am v grateful. Want to start.

  • @kathleencassel368
    @kathleencassel368 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best . So appreciate you sharing this valuable information

  • @tessainglis2999
    @tessainglis2999 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thankyou! I love your honesty and compassion for people I will be trying these exercises. I am trying so hard to improve my Ostia Arthritis, thanks for going into detail about the good and the bad of the exercise!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome Tessa!!! We hope you get better really fast!!! Let us know how it goes for you doing these exercises!

  • @hannahevans8193
    @hannahevans8193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this. I needed to hear this I had bilateral patella tendon repair surgery 2 years ago after I ruptured both patellas from a fall from a window. You broke this down way better than my surgeon, my physical therapists, and trainer. They never listened to my concerns because i have recently been having knee discomfort after nearly 3 years of being pain free. They just insisted that I work my quads more to fix my knees. I definitely appreciate this. This has changed everything for me.

  • @freeee35
    @freeee35 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I have been to physical therapy and your explanation is much more comprehensive than I received there. I appreciate your generosity. I’m subscribing.

  • @dougleyland3439
    @dougleyland3439 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best explanation of those exercises yet, good job 👍 Now I can feel them working. Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @dawnchike7716
    @dawnchike7716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I can’t express how glad I am to have found you and your website! I so wish I could have known this years ago when I was younger. I am now up there with dirt 😅 and have always been teased over not having a backside. But in just a few weeks of doing things like you explain, I can feel it getting better and I can walk at times with no limping. God bless you 👍

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wooohooooo!!! This is great news Dawn! We’re sooo happy you’re doing better now!! Congratulations!!

    • @estherhernandez6661
      @estherhernandez6661 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes me too! But I am glad that I have these videos at my disposal ❤

    • @vdoniel
      @vdoniel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great news.

  • @chrissanders8494
    @chrissanders8494 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude!!!! This guy is the most genuine, honest and straightforward doc I’ve ever seen. I just had arthroscopic surgery on my meniscus 3 weeks ago. Thanks for the exercises doc!!!

    • @kidneymd1962
      @kidneymd1962 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a menisectomy on 8-2-22. How are you doing?

  • @jocelynlydiapatterson8218
    @jocelynlydiapatterson8218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can not say thank you enough for teaching me how to exercise correctly yo ease my 24/7 knee pains for the past 4 years😭

  • @patriciabeckeryoga
    @patriciabeckeryoga ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! ✨Thank you so much. I teach some of these in my yoga classes.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome Patricia!!! Wooohooo! We're honored these exercises have made it into your yoga classes!
      We sincerely hope your students benefit!

  • @bac5764
    @bac5764 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A great BIG thank you for your excellent, detailed explanations of what the problems are and how to fix them. I just received a diagnosis of knee arthritis. Luckily, I found your TH-cam channel. I have started some of the exercises, and I already feel physical - and emotional - relief. Importantly, with your encouragement and professional guidance , I now know that with determination and dedication to doing these exercises, it is very possible I can relieve the pain by correcting the issues and strengthening the under active muscles. Again, thank you for your generous offering here.🙏

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome BAC!!! We're so happy you're getting relief for your knee arthritis from our videos!
      In case you need it, here are our videos about knee arthritis:
      “Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
      th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html
      Have you hear about our Knee Arthritis Recovery Program? You can learn more about it here:
      www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program

  • @saracruz2613
    @saracruz2613 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much!! My doctor has been little to no help! I decided to start my own research and you pop up!! I’m too young for surgery and the injections! I’m excited to continue watching more videos

    • @AssmaaHussien-kd1qs
      @AssmaaHussien-kd1qs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you well now with these exercises please?

  • @richieaquino9894
    @richieaquino9894 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am now thankful about this channel will start the exercises from now.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Richie, that's awesome! We are glad we are able to help! We would love to hear an update in the future about how these exercises work for you!

  • @bhartipatel3132
    @bhartipatel3132 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stretches. This is very helping to older generation. Thank you for sharing.👍🏼

  • @reyvaldes611
    @reyvaldes611 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t say that enough. I am a 60 year old male with mild arthritis on the right knee. Weight loss and your exercises over the past few weeks has reduced the discomfort in my knee considerably.

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s great

    • @nalinivarma2729
      @nalinivarma2729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There you go! These exercises work on MILD ARTHRITIS ! Not for people with advanced osteoarthritis or replaced knees.

    • @marya3823
      @marya3823 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nalinivarma2729it helped me a lot and I have bone on bone arthritis. Of course each case is different. Blessings!

    • @therrycruz2366
      @therrycruz2366 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dr. David....many thanks for sharing, keep up the good work...GOD BLESS!❤

  • @pamleffler5638
    @pamleffler5638 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is my 2nd day doing these and my knee feels so much better! Thank you!

    • @pjj.5649
      @pjj.5649 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it is miraculous how you feel relief in a matter of days. I went to PT for 3 months and I still hesitated going up and down stairs, going from sit to stand or any weight bearing on my right leg/knee. Now I fon't hesitate to do these things. Much to go, but I actually look forward to exercising. All the best to you.

  • @cburke777
    @cburke777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am starting these today!!!

  • @ghostofrt2549
    @ghostofrt2549 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your instructional videos, you’re a godsend. Thank you.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Ghost 👻! Thank you so much for the kind words, you are very welcome!

  • @cathysabo1454
    @cathysabo1454 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for the tips on how to do the Glute Bridge exercise. I’ve always struggled with those, but emphasizing pushing my back into the table and squeezing my stomach muscles and positioning my feet a little further apart REALLY helped!! I may actually be able to strengthen my glutes!! Which I’ve known for a long time need strengthening, but my knees are really bad, so most exercises hurt my knees! Thank you! Excellent video!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Cathy! You got this! We are excited to hear that you were able to to make adjustments to get the activation in the glutes from the glute bridge exercise. 😃 It is our pleasure to be able to assist you and we appreciate your kind words! We also linked another video if you would like some additional exercises. Please keep us posted on your progress.
      “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
      th-cam.com/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/w-d-xo.html

  • @shamalajadhav9927
    @shamalajadhav9927 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U R like an angel fr people having knee pain,soo honestly helping out with soo much concern!!!! good job doc,keep it up,this is frm pune,India 👍

  • @yasmeenyasin3479
    @yasmeenyasin3479 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for your efforts trying to help everyone with knee issues, love your videos 🌹

  • @AliFraser-fy9np
    @AliFraser-fy9np หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much! You are such a wonderful instructor!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ali!
      Thank you so much! We appreciate your support 🌟Below will be some additional links that may be beneficial:
      “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
      th-cam.com/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/w-d-xo.html
      “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You”
      th-cam.com/video/TamXorqxCAk/w-d-xo.html
      We hope you found this information helpful!
      Please let us know how you are doing as you progress
      🙌🧡

  • @dorothyosaki7130
    @dorothyosaki7130 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I started with sciatic pain, then pain in my left inner hip, then pain in both knees. I have been strengthening my quads with little relief. After finding your channel, I know I need to strengthen by glutes. Thank you for your videos which have helped me do much.
    They do not cause further flare ups and are easy for me to do with little pain. If I encounter pain, I know to back off and rest. I have learned do much from watching your channel. You are the best!

    • @isaihernandez2959
      @isaihernandez2959 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Almost the same as me,
      Started with hamstring pain from kicking a soccerball, then sciatica, then ankle and foot, and then hip and knee pain, right now im focusing on getting rid of the knee pain.
      How are you doing now though?

  • @nellbrown770
    @nellbrown770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    hi, just came across your channel two days ago while looking into hip replacements which i was told i needed but my gut says otherwise so i opted for the ACP therapy " blood plasma injections, into the joint" which made some difference.
    ive just started doing the exersises you ve shown in the videos and there helping after only a couple of days, the glute bridge and clam shells seam to hit the spot the best for me.
    just to say many thanks for shareing your informating. :))
    im over in the uk

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
      This is fantastic to hear Nell!!!!
      Thank you for updating us on your success!!!!
      🇬🇧❤️

  • @maitrayee22
    @maitrayee22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, very helpful and professional video.
    Thank you so much Mr El Paso

  • @jerryc7667
    @jerryc7667 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Doctor

  • @songbirdnest6299
    @songbirdnest6299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    You’re an excellent precise coach. Lost much use of my limbs and knees during this lockdown season. I can see much improvement already following your videos! Found my focus ! Thank you so much.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yayyyy! Thanks for the update on your newfound focus Songbird!

    • @zoeartrc
      @zoeartrc ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too. We had lockdown 3 times and all I did was sit. I have arthritis and this was hindered incredibly with lockdowns.
      Your post has encouraged me to try this 👍

    • @dianapugh1534
      @dianapugh1534 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here, lost use during lockdown, both knees at the same stage of pain.

    • @bobpoulsen5709
      @bobpoulsen5709 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy o

    • @bobpoulsen5709
      @bobpoulsen5709 ปีที่แล้ว

      Once you have waited to long and now have bone on bone and scheduled replacement surgery, will these exercises help?

  • @azspeedster5465
    @azspeedster5465 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you, Doctor for providing this video on knee pain exercises. I was suffering from Baker’s cyst and swelling behind my left knee. I found your video while searching for knee pain remedies and exercises. I started exercising my glutes with the exercises in your video and my knee pain and swelling almost gone. Thank you, Doctor! You are a godsend. You also gained a new subscriber!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey AZ, you are so welcome! We are so glad that you pain and swelling have almost completely disappeared! We really appreciate the support!

  • @junechoo6713
    @junechoo6713 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am glad you repeat these 5 glute muscles as I did it once & next day😊

  • @shahshaarani
    @shahshaarani ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Dr..

  • @luciamuasya987
    @luciamuasya987 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just subscribed to your channel. I had a left knee arthoscropy done on 26th September and i am recovering at the moment. So good to have come across your channel. Very important to know that the healing takes longer than I thought. I will for sure follow your guidelines on the exercises I need to do to strengthen my glutes. Thank you.

    • @kidneymd1962
      @kidneymd1962 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had a partial right medial menisectomy on 8-2-22 and been having lots of knee pain. I can walk and have decent range of motion. Comforting to know that it may take 12 months to heal. Going to do these exercises every day and see what happens. Hope you’re doing well.

  • @shakuntalak6751
    @shakuntalak6751 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Incredible video. Dr David, I have no words to thank you as these exercises + tightening glute muscle while walking are highly helpful. God bless you for your selfless, noble deeds.

  • @misszelka
    @misszelka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for really nailing this theory and practice. So knowledgable and eloquent. Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @lightseeker2242
    @lightseeker2242 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gratitude!!! I have a sore left butt this morning and could not be more grateful for it. Your videos have been a huge part of recent successes. Oh, and along with that I also woke up with significantly less knee pain. THE GOAL! Today I can feel the change in my weak left hip in the muscles that run horizontally more than vertically. I blame this on 25 years of getting into and out of vehicles for a living. God Bless You and Thank You from an old lady who just wants to walk without pain and play with my dogs. They're all connected, gotta keep strengthening the whole to fix the parts. ❤

  • @GDName
    @GDName 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This is the video I've been looking for. I have a right knee problem and my quads were already strong before the injury. I've never really worked my butts and rarely my hips and I think you are on point!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey Amanda! We're glad to help you out!!!
      Please let us know how your knees are doing as you get those butt msucles stronger.

    • @freedomforever1962
      @freedomforever1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ☺️🙌🏼🍃👍🏼

    • @anjubhalla3454
      @anjubhalla3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless you for helping us

  • @lucypinon7704
    @lucypinon7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is helping me relieve pain. I feel in control for the first time in 3 years. Thank you. I am going to make an appointment, soon.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're so glad to hear that you're getting better Lucy! Are you in El Paso? We love to see El Pasoans here on TH-cam!

    • @lucypinon7704
      @lucypinon7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy Im in Las Vegas, Nevada. I hope to make a virtual appointment soon. Or visit. Iam handling some legal issues right now

    • @Vickie2417
      @Vickie2417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy
      I think my sacro SI problem is my flute exercise

  • @fongsimlum8233
    @fongsimlum8233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou

  • @blissfulbaboon
    @blissfulbaboon 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent guidance.The roots of most knee issues comes down to weak glutes. Thank you

  • @RodasGamerHDSubscribe
    @RodasGamerHDSubscribe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I did these exercises and some different ones an my knee pain is little to not noticeable now, it took about a day or too, i can now play without pain. I think i woke my glute muscles or something. Thanks a lot

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wooohoooo!!! This is great to hear Apex predator!!! Thanks fir following up to let us know how you have done! Glute strength does wonders for most knee problems!

  • @l.a.w.79
    @l.a.w.79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I do these exercises but realized my quads were working more than anything else. Slowing down and concentrating on the glutes to improve the neuromuscular connection was helpful!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey L.A. W.!!! Slowing down will be key for you to get those quads to quiet down so you can actually train the glutes. Great job!!!

  • @alyssakeezer8681
    @alyssakeezer8681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m really appreciating your help. Ive always been a walker so to say, when younger but recently have a lower back impingement and I’ve done everything but surgery. I was probably walking wrong or too hard using my thigh muscles, but I’ve limped so long my knee is starting to give me pain from over compensating on my right leg. So now I know to build up my glute muscles (which is always good) to strengthen my knees. Thank you for this. I’m actually feeling less pain in just a few days!

  • @debbieodom8098
    @debbieodom8098 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advise I am 71 yrs old and had meniscus repair.