I performed these exercises 3 months prior to my left knee replacement on February 7, 2024. Two days later I started my PT. My therapists were amazed at how well I could bend my new surgical knee. My degree of measurement was already at 120 degrees. I was at 139 degrees of movement at 3 weeks which normally takes around 6 weeks to reach that point. I cannot thank Mike enough because I firmly believe doing these exercises every day and having a great surgeon allowed me to have an excellent knee replacement outcome. I was driving at 2 weeks and I have no knee limitations .Thank you!
I'm 82 yrs. old and have been doing your pre-surgery knee replacement exercises, 3 times a day since mid-December 2023, in preparation for my knee replacement on March 8, 2024. What I like most about your technique is that you do the exercises along with the participant, you look strait into the camera leading the participant feeling that you are looking specifically at them and you offer words of encouragement, just like a live physiotherapist would do. And you explain things all throughout the session. I live in Victoria, British Columbia, and I noticed that our ReBalance Orthopaedic website have posted your photo on their website that specifically advertises pre-knee replacement exercises. I've tried a few of your other exercises for seniors that target other parts of the body, and although they are a little too difficult for me at this time, I most certainly plan to do them regularly when I have recuperated from my surgery. I believe you have a special place in your heart for seniors, and I think you are the greatest. Gloria
Hi Gloria, I enjoyed reading what you had to say because your comments reflect the excellent job that Mike does for senior like us. I also live in BC (Abbotsford) and, like you, noticed that the Chilliwack & District Seniors’ Resource Society has one of Mike's "strength" workouts on their site. Word of his effective workouts is spreading! I hope your knee surgery provided you with the kind of results you hoped to achieve. Joy
I’ve been searching thru TH-cam,wherein I can exercise with someone through the end,it encourage me to exercise before my knee replacement,I saved your video,I can excercise daily.thankyou!
I did these exercises for a month before my first knee replacement. By doing so, I was in excellent shape for my rehab after my surgery. Today I began them again to prepare for my second knee replacement, which is in May. Thank you so much!
Also not getting surgery but these will be so helpful for more strenuous up and down hill walks or hikes. Thank you Mike! So glad I found your channel!
@@MoreLifeHealth Thanks Mike! Just did the video. It's excellent and fits right in with my PT I am doing. The Tandem Balance was totally new for me and wow do I need it. I was quite jittery and had to gingerly place my fingers several times on the back of the chair. But I know it will get easier in time.
Thank you Mike, for this knee strengthening video. I do have a "total knee arthroscopy" coming up in Feb. 2023 so I was thrilled to find your video at this time. And I walk alot, so I thought I was in pretty good shape, but boy did I feel a difference doing these exercises from my good knee to my bad knee leg! I will be doing these exercises DAILY until my surgery. And thanks for the reminder too about keeping up upper body strength!
Hello Mike, I love this video of exercises I will do them daily, next year my surgery will be scheduled, although I am stronger, I will continue this session thank you thank you thank you ❤️♥️🙏😘
Thank you Mike I am doing this exercises with you it's getting better but still I cannot bend knee to kneel I hope near future doing this exercises I am able to do kneel down thank very much good luck and god bless you and your family
Mike as always your videos are excellent and you do them at a nice pace. This one is especially helpful as I'm suffering badly with pain in both knees and have had to cut back on my long walks so now I've added this to my exercise routine. Thank you so much
You're welcome Angie! Yes these exercises will help and so should shorter distance walks... Break up the walks. Give more rest time. Once everything gets stronger, and the pain decreases you should be able to increase the distance. But do this gradually.
Thanks Mike! This is perfect. Just saw my Orthopedic Dr. and he recommended PT. So until my insurance company approves his request, I can do these exercises!!!!
Thanks, Mike! Very helpful. I’m not needing knee replacement surgery but recently feeling some pain on the side of my right leg , close to the knee. The exercises were great!
Glad you liked them Alida. 🙂 Although the video is title for before knee replacement surgery, they are the exercises to do, to get the knees stronger for anyone.
Thank you Mike you are god given gift to whole world you are god given sole best wishes for what you are doing this video is amazing thank very much for you 💕 and god bless you and your family ❤😂😢😮😮😅😅
Hi Mike! Love all the exercises you give for us seniors… you really keep us on our toes.. I love this knee one really helps when I am out walking… Thanks Mike 🦵
Hi Mike. I am currently working with a Physical Therapist, I will be coming back to your videos as soon as sessions end in 4 weeks, I love your posts. Oh and yes I have had both knees replaced yet they still hurt a bit occasionally
No surgery in the offing right now. However, I do independent quad exercise several times a week in concert with leg strengthening exercises in your videos. My quads have majorly hardened since I started with you, Mike. I do have knee problems making sit to stands challenging, although I've advanced much in these and especially partial squats. Mine are between partial and full, quite an advancement for me. This is a great exercise. My legs feel a tad fatigued since I exceeded the reps in all of the parts in this routine, but they're happily tingling and feel quite strong! Thanks to this very thorough routine and demo. Please place this one in your go-to exercise compilation: it's not only a keeper but one I'll be returning to to keep my legs and knees strong...Anastasia
Mike you’re back, I’ve been worried about you. I don’t know if I need a knee replacement, but I’m going to an Orthopedic Surgeon next week. Question I’d love a walking video & I’ve seen posts on this too. Thanks so much.
Hey Judi. All is good here🙂 I have been aiming for 1 of these longer videos per month. Yes I have seen many requests for a walking video, I'll see what i can do! I hope you're well!
Hi again 😊🎃I did these with you today & they are the same as I did for a hip replacement year’s ago Great 👍 it’s 10/31 here in the USA 🇺🇸 & it’s Halloween 🎃🧙♀️
When you say to work up to doing 2 or 3 reps, should you do 10 of one of the exercises you do here, pause, do 10 more for 2 reps or go through the whole sequence and then repeat? Does it matter?
Do these exercises “have to” be done on a bed? Can I do them on the floor? I have to keep a special pillow under my knees when laying dow as a flat knee is painful to bend.
😊Excellent preparation for TKR. Thank you. I had my op 2 days ago and have greatly benefited from your video. Do you have a video for post op exercises ?
Hello Mike, although I am not having surgery on me knees I've got severe arthrosis on both knees. These exercises are phenomenal! Thanks. What I am doing is one of your 30/35 minutes workouts one day and the next the knee strengthening ones. Thank you again!
Hi Mike, are these exercises ok for someone avoiding knee replacement ? I have two meniscus tears, I feel if I do exercise them in the correct manner, I won’t need an operation. Thanks Mike, your a great teacher 👍
Help please, I started doing your senior exercises for walking up stairs, I feel my knees crunching, but do feel looser when I do them, just wondering if I’m doing harm to my knees seeing they crunch. Thank you.
Hey Everyone, these are exercises to do for strengthening the knees in general also. If you get pain when doing the exercises, follow the tips at the beginning of the video, and gradually build up the amount of exercise you’re doing (both the number of exercises and the repetitions). - Mike
These are great if you have had breast cancer surgery also! I can feel how 'awake' my muscles are ~ perfect for counter-acting nasty side effects from after-surgery meds. Just sayin' ...
So glad that found this video as I have arthroscopic surgery in 10 days. I've been trying to do exercises on my own but yours are much more comprehensive. Thanks for making this video.
I performed these exercises 3 months prior to my left knee replacement on February 7, 2024. Two days later I started my PT. My therapists were amazed at how well I could bend my new surgical knee. My degree of measurement was already at 120 degrees. I was at 139 degrees of movement at 3 weeks which normally takes around 6 weeks to reach that point. I cannot thank Mike enough because I firmly believe doing these exercises every day and having a great surgeon allowed me to have an excellent knee replacement outcome. I was driving at 2 weeks and I have no knee limitations .Thank you!
I'm 82 yrs. old and have been doing your pre-surgery knee replacement exercises, 3 times a day since mid-December 2023, in preparation for my knee replacement on March 8, 2024. What I like most about your technique is that you do the exercises along with the participant, you look strait into the camera leading the participant feeling that you are looking specifically at them and you offer words of encouragement, just like a live physiotherapist would do. And you explain things all throughout the session. I live in Victoria, British Columbia, and I noticed that our ReBalance Orthopaedic website have posted your photo on their website that specifically advertises pre-knee replacement exercises. I've tried a few of your other exercises for seniors that target other parts of the body, and although they are a little too difficult for me at this time, I most certainly plan to do them regularly when I have recuperated from my surgery. I believe you have a special place in your heart for seniors, and I think you are the greatest.
Gloria
Hi Gloria, I enjoyed reading what you had to say because your comments reflect the excellent job that Mike does for senior like us. I also live in BC (Abbotsford) and, like you, noticed that the Chilliwack & District Seniors’ Resource Society has one of Mike's "strength" workouts on their site. Word of his effective workouts is spreading! I hope your knee surgery provided you with the kind of results you hoped to achieve. Joy
I’ve been searching thru TH-cam,wherein I can exercise with someone through the end,it encourage me to exercise before my knee replacement,I saved your video,I can excercise daily.thankyou!
Can’t understand why this channel doesn’t have billion subscribers? Best channel so far ! Very thorough! Thank you for all your time and work
Thank you! :)
I did these exercises for a month before my first knee replacement. By doing so, I was in excellent shape for my rehab after my surgery. Today I began them again to prepare for my second knee replacement, which is in May. Thank you so much!
Hi Mike I did do this exercise for while but I get knees pain what can I do to make it better please help me thank you Mike
Wonderful! Just what I need! No surgery needed. These exercises will benefit my weak knee muscles! You're great Mike!
Thanks Jules! Glad to hear you will find them helpful! 🙂
Mike, you are awesome. These exercises are great for my knees. Thank you for thinking of us and sharing these videos.
You are great help to people who suffers from weak knees God bless you and all
Also not getting surgery but these will be so helpful for more strenuous up and down hill walks or hikes. Thank you Mike! So glad I found your channel!
Great to hear the exercises will help Michele! 🙂 Enjoy those hikes!
@@MoreLifeHealth Thanks Mike! Just did the video. It's excellent and fits right in with my PT I am doing. The Tandem Balance was totally new for me and wow do I need it. I was quite jittery and had to gingerly place my fingers several times on the back of the chair. But I know it will get easier in time.
I am not having surgery either but I found them to be great exercises for strengthening the knees
Just what I need !!! Thank you soo much 🙋♀️💞
You're welcome Amelia! 🙂
Thank you Mike, for this knee strengthening video. I do have a "total knee arthroscopy" coming up in Feb. 2023 so I was thrilled to find your video at this time. And I walk alot, so I thought I was in pretty good shape, but boy did I feel a difference doing these exercises from my good knee to my bad knee leg! I will be doing these exercises DAILY until my surgery. And thanks for the reminder too about keeping up upper body strength!
Thank you 💕😊 Mike good luck and god bless you and your family
Hello Mike, I love this video of exercises I will do them daily, next year my surgery will be scheduled, although I am stronger, I will continue this session thank you thank you thank you ❤️♥️🙏😘
You're welcome Inma! 🙂 Great to hear and keep me updated with it all!
Thank you Mike it is very important video I am improving. Every day with your video thanks again good luck and god bless you and your family
Love this new video Mike. Going to be part of my weekly workouts. Could feel benefits immediately and look forward to building my knee strength.
Thank you Mike I am getting better every day thanks Mike good luck and god bless you and all
Thank you Mike god bless you and all
Thanks Mike you are wonderful iam getting better every day thanks Mike God bless you and all
post-hernia surgery..2 months later, starting these so I don't overdo it. MUCH appreciated!!
Thank you 💕💕 Mike good luck and god bless you and your family thank again
Thank you 💕😊 god bless you and your family
Thank youi Mike iam improveing thank god bless you
Thank you 💕💕 Mike you are god given sole good luck and god bless you
Thanks Mike I am getting better every day thanks 👍😊 showing your video good luck and god bless you and all
Hello thank U SO MUCH 💓 and GOD bless U
Thank you Mike I am doing this exercises with you it's getting better but still I cannot bend knee to kneel I hope near future doing this exercises I am able to do kneel down thank very much good luck and god bless you and your family
Mike as always your videos are excellent and you do them at a nice pace. This one is especially helpful as I'm suffering badly with pain in both knees and have had to cut back on my long walks so now I've added this to my exercise routine. Thank you so much
You're welcome Angie! Yes these exercises will help and so should shorter distance walks... Break up the walks. Give more rest time. Once everything gets stronger, and the pain decreases you should be able to increase the distance. But do this gradually.
Thank you 💕💕 doctor teaching us to bring our health back
You're more than welcome Wimala! 🙂
Thank you Mike for the exercise God bless you and all
My pleasure!
Thank you for doing these exercises along with us. I was given a paper that said do the listed exercises. I never knew if I was doing them correctly.
Another great video.
Happy to hear you liked it Joan! 🙂
Thanks Mike! This is perfect. Just saw my Orthopedic Dr. and he recommended PT. So until my insurance company approves his request, I can do these exercises!!!!
Thank you Mike I am doing these exercises with you and I am improving thank to you and you tube channel good luck and god bless you all ❤😂🎉😮😅
Thank you very much for your video iam improving every day god bless you and ❤🎉😢your family and your family
I will do these exercises to strengthen my right knee thank good luck and good night
I don't like surgery but I do your exercises and it is great help thank you
Thank you for letting us to work ourknees good luck and god bless you and all your family and friends
Thanks!
🎉 good luck Mike god bless you and all
This is better than Peleton. Felt like he spoke to me !
Thanks Rita! 😃
Thanks, Mike! Very helpful. I’m not needing knee replacement surgery but recently feeling some pain on the side of my right leg , close to the knee. The exercises were great!
Glad you liked them Alida. 🙂 Although the video is title for before knee replacement surgery, they are the exercises to do, to get the knees stronger for anyone.
Thank you Mike you are god given gift to whole world you are god given sole best wishes for what you are doing this video is amazing thank very much for you 💕 and god bless you and your family ❤😂😢😮😮😅😅
Hi Mike! Love all the exercises you give for us seniors… you really keep us on our toes.. I love this knee one really helps when I am out walking… Thanks Mike 🦵
Great to hear you like this one Irene! Keep up the good work with it all! 🙂
Just what I need. Will keep a journal of accomplishments! Thank you sooooo much. 😊
You're welcome Sula! 🙂 Keep me updated on how you go!
Ding these exercises after coming off PMR (auto immune disease) & Prednisone, I was in severe pain, so trying every three days.
Thank you 💕
Hi Mike. I am currently working with a Physical Therapist, I will be coming back to your videos as soon as sessions end in 4 weeks, I love your posts. Oh and yes I have had both knees replaced yet they still hurt a bit occasionally
glad you love the posts Ilse! 🙂 And the exercises should help with pain!🙂
Thanks Mike
This is last few exercises I want from the beginning
Excellent exercises!
really helpful pre knee op exercises
Thank you for ❤😢😅doing Thea's exercise good luck and god bless you and your family ❤😂🎉😮😮😅
Thank you Mike🙂!
Thank you so much.
🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏love all those exercises
Thank you Mike I do this exercise with you God 🙏 bless you
No surgery in the offing right now. However, I do independent quad exercise several times a week in concert with leg strengthening exercises in your videos. My quads have majorly hardened since I started with you, Mike. I do have knee problems making sit to stands challenging, although I've advanced much in these and especially partial squats. Mine are between partial and full, quite an advancement for me. This is a great exercise. My legs feel a tad fatigued since I exceeded the reps in all of the parts in this routine, but they're happily tingling and feel quite strong! Thanks to this very thorough routine and demo. Please place this one in your go-to exercise compilation: it's not only a keeper but one I'll be returning to to keep my legs and knees strong...Anastasia
Really appreciate 😊👍
I think this exercise is very effective
Thanks!
Thanks for the Super Thanks Rich! 😃
Mike you’re back, I’ve been worried about you. I don’t know if I need a knee replacement, but I’m going to an Orthopedic Surgeon next week.
Question I’d love a walking video & I’ve seen posts on this too. Thanks so much.
Hey Judi. All is good here🙂 I have been aiming for 1 of these longer videos per month. Yes I have seen many requests for a walking video, I'll see what i can do! I hope you're well!
@@MoreLifeHealth Great hearing from you.
Hi again 😊🎃I did these with you today & they are the same as I did for a hip replacement year’s ago Great 👍 it’s 10/31 here in the USA 🇺🇸 & it’s Halloween 🎃🧙♀️
Excellent timing as my knees are playing up after walking although I don’t need surgery. Many thanks
When you say to work up to doing 2 or 3 reps, should you do 10 of one of the exercises you do here, pause, do 10 more for 2 reps or go through the whole sequence and then repeat? Does it matter?
I have the same question. For instance, when doing chair seated leg lifts, would I do 5 leg lifts on each side and then do 2 more sets of those?
Thank you Mike. Happy haloween!
Really good hurts a bit but ok
Why is the best after Total knee..am having a painful IT LIGAMENT that is preventing me from doing some..any recommendations...
Do these exercises “have to” be done on a bed? Can I do them on the floor? I have to keep a special pillow under my knees when laying dow as a flat knee is painful to bend.
😊Excellent preparation for TKR. Thank you. I had my op 2 days ago and have greatly benefited from your video. Do you have a video for post op exercises ?
They're pretty much the same exercises Anne. Are you working with a Physiotherapist?
Hello Mike, although I am not having surgery on me knees I've got severe arthrosis on both knees. These exercises are phenomenal! Thanks. What I am doing is one of your 30/35 minutes workouts one day and the next the knee strengthening ones. Thank you again!
Great to hear you liked the exercises Johanna! 🙂 Keep up the good work with it all!
Thank you 😂🎉😢😮😅 Mike my knee is imp ring good luck to you 💕 and god bless you
Hi Mike, are these exercises ok for someone avoiding knee replacement ? I have two meniscus tears, I feel if I do exercise them in the correct manner, I won’t need an operation. Thanks Mike, your a great teacher 👍
Thanks Mike my knees was very painful after doing your exercise I feel much better thank you good luck and god bless you
Hi Mike I did do exercise every day but I get pain severally I my knees what can I do places help me God bless you thak yo. Mike
Had to do them on the bed, wouldn't be able to get up from the floor.
Yes, I recommend them being done on a bed.
Help please, I started doing your senior exercises for walking up stairs, I feel my knees crunching, but do feel looser when I do them, just wondering if I’m doing harm to my knees seeing they crunch. Thank you.
Hey Mary. No, crunching is common. There should not be any pain however.
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Hey Everyone, these are exercises to do for strengthening the knees in general also. If you get pain when doing the exercises, follow the tips at the beginning of the video, and gradually build up the amount of exercise you’re doing (both the number of exercises and the repetitions). - Mike
Thank you 💕💕 Mike good luck and god bless you and your family ❤🎉
I have been doing these exercises and have made a great difference.
These are great if you have had breast cancer surgery also! I can feel how 'awake' my muscles are ~ perfect for counter-acting nasty side effects from after-surgery meds. Just sayin' ...
Too much talking Mike. We know why we are coming to your site. We need your expertise for the exercises. Thank you!
Mike cut the lip and do!
Thank you Mike
You're welcome Wimala!
Thank you mike x not having surgery just yet! need to strenghen my knees so i can walk with out pain and discomfort x
I am SOOO thrilled to have found you! Thank you for your kind demeanor and great instructions!
You're welcome Susan! I am thrilled you found me also! 🙂💪
I open your video for my grand mom ;she is 87 years old .she likes chair exercise with you everyday .thank you for video.
Had my knee replacement 4 years ago. This exercise keep me strong thank you.
Why does it take so long to get into it!
Thank you for showing this video my knees are improving doing this r
Exercise thank you again good luck and God bless you and all
X thanks Mike I get get more pain now I don't know why but with the pain I still do the exercise please help me thank you again
Thank your Mike ido theses exercises with you 💕 good luck and god bless you and your family 😂😂😢😮😅
Thank you.
Thank you Mike because of 😮thise exercise I am waking with out pain but I can't bend knee to kneel still I am doing this exercises thank your a😮
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Thank you 💕💕 Mike iam doing these videos most of the time very much better my fitness good luck and god bless you and your family thank you again
Thank you 💕😊 showing these exercises god bless you and your family
Thank you for this thorough and well explained program.
Thank you Mike you are living God bless you and all
Thank you Mike you are very very good
So glad that found this video as I have arthroscopic surgery in 10 days. I've been trying to do exercises on my own but yours are much more comprehensive. Thanks for making this video.
That's great to hear Jeannette! You're more than welcome and all the best with your surgery. Hope you're doing well! 🙂
Thank you very good
Thank you 💕😊
Thanks!