I am 81 year old women who fractured my right knee patella 55 days ago April 30. The exercises I was doing did not touch on the IT band and when I found and used your exercise I got relief and have been doing it 3 times a day. feels pretty normal now. See specialist again after X-ray. Hopefully he will be pleased with my progress. So glad I found your video and appreciate the relief it has given me.
You have to be pleased with your Progress Dear. Those are your legs, Not his. And what ever hé says, as Long you feel well with those exercises you Go ahead. Greatings from 75 y old who is struggeling to.
I'm a 72 yr old tap dancer, and 5 months ago I started with pain behind my knee. Been to several Dr's cortisone shots, PT and no relief. I found you by accident and have downloaded 3 videos on strengthening gluten knee and thigh muscles. It seems everything you spoke about is what I should be doing.
Your knowledge and stretch demonstration on this video is really impressive . I am 83 yrs old and have left knee arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome , knee pain is present all the time , it grinds , locks up with effusion , difficulty with stairs and walking more than 500 meters. I have been told that I need knee replacement in 2014. I had right knee replacement in 2014. Now I have developed back pain due to arthritis of lumbar spines with left sciatica. No body ever told me to these stretches. From now on , I am going to follow your video. Thank you Will. Greetings from Canada.
I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’m 73 and having problems with knee arthritis, and although I go for at least one walk a day, I do sit a lot, which has allowed my muscles to decrease and become very stiff. I do exercises for my knee arthritis, but you have more specific ones to get more attention to the muscles in this video. These are very helpful, as are all of your videos. Thank you so much for helping seniors like me to help themselves stay mobile and not depend on others for assistance. I haven’t reached that point, but your videos will help keep me functioning better and longer.
I’m a 32yr old ice hockey player and general athlete and this is the first video I’ve seen that depicted my exact knee pain and gave a path forward to work on it. Thank you!
Thank you! I was looking for a simple quad stretch on my painful knee -this is exactly what I hoped for. I was hesitant to stretch the quad with a looped band for fear of overdoing it.
This video is a great help for my knee pain. They are not so uncomfortable to do and I actually feel the stretches really effective and relieving the tightness. I am 73. Thank you so much, Will. I wish we have more professionals like you here. They are few really good ones. Sorry..
Another excellent video. Had arthritis-related knee pain for over a year, physiotherapy and massage helped a bit but too generic so still had knee pain. Combination of diet, lifestyle changes and Will Harlow's precise and targeted advice have resulted in having only a small discomfort in the knees. Now walking better and further which keeps the 'virtuous cycle' going. Thanks Will.
Such great information. I do your leg out and behind each time I go up or down the stairs also use a 'duck like', tread. Pain is lessening. You are amazing. The above exercise works as it brings on an acute reaction. Thankyou.
Thanks for such informative explanations and detailed guidance and advice. Have had tight quads causing knee inflammation for many months but believe your suggested exercise will relieve symptoms. Thanks again and best wishes.
You have just helped me with that very problem. Every session I have seen has been very helpful. I am in my seventies and suffered a fall lately, which led to a wrist fracture and many other issues.
I'm able to do squat (Malasana) for at least 5 mins a day for the past few years. about 6 weeks ago, I went for blood donation. I rested for 2 weeks and started by stair climbing exercise. 4 weeks ago, I climbed 100 storey of stairs and do a lot of squat exercise. After that event, I can't squat fully for more than 1 month now due to knee pain, tight hamstring & calf. I hope this exercise can help to enable my mobility again.
That stair-climbing was really crazy. Now you have to do really gentle all-round stretches and simply start training from scratch gain. I know, because i have overdone, overloaded many times. You really get difficult setbacks, and the older you get the worse the setbacks get and the longer time come-backs take, but it is possible. I feel for you and hope you find the right support! Gentle and painfree movements, and no rushes! You can become your own coach! All the best wishes!
Thank You. I did these stretches at the same time as you were giving instructions and I could definately feel the tightness in those muscles. I will continue to do them daily and see what happens, as the exercises that I was doing does not seem to be very effective, at least not yet.
I can't believe it! I have hip bursitis and once it got better, my thighs and calves started feeling really really tight and then my knee began hurting very very much! It's incredible how all these are connected actually. Now I see why my PT screams about me getting back to working out asap 😅
Thankyou for sharing Doctor.I have been watching several of your videos for the last three four days.Im 65 years old,and am suffering from knee pain.The videos are very helpful to choose the exercises I need and also your explanations too have been very helpful. 🎉🌹💐👍👍☺️
I'm sorry to hear about the knee pain you're experiencing, but I'm pleased my videos have been able to offer some helpful information! I'm wishing you all the best :)
As an over 50 person, thank you. Yes I have a copy of your book coming. Unfortunately there are a zillion recommended exercises out there on TH-cam and other places. Do you have a recommended maintenance routine to do daily?
Thanks for this. Very helpful. Maybe check your video / camera placement as the demonstration of where eg the quads are or glutes is cut off so not able to see. Glad for your help
Thanks,start at7 minutes if short in time,stretch front of thigh 30 seconds,stretch for calf ,push on wall ,one leg extended front leg bent,keep 30 seconds,streching gluteal muscles,sitting,cross leg over,hug leg towards opposite shoulders.3 streching program as prevention and therapueti
Hi Will love your video so informative! I now know where the pain comes from on side of the knee! It seems to come and go. But everything is tight on my right side quads, calf and glutes! I also have RA and a few months ago got PF in one foot ! I do aerobics every day but try and do pre and post stretches as much as possible but obviously not doing enough!
Thank you very much Dr Will, 🙏 thats my right leg symptom last 4 years. Wow, wonderful exercise, tightness on my right leg and lower back. No doctor cant solve my problem, shoes, compressor socks, and acupunctures treatment. No painful, not hurt, only stiffness and tightness walking after sitting or standing too long then I cant walk normal for 3 second, its tight on my right leg, cant walk fast. Feel good already with 3 exercise, The third exercise sit up is good in the car, hope it helps for a long distance. 🙏🙏🙏 I found my good Doctor, Dr Will
I had a knee replacement acouple of years ago and despite doing the exercises I still have bruising and pain at the front of that knee and also stiffness so I will try what you suggest .
I'm a 51 year old endurance runner with exceptional muscle build and mobility with no personal of family history of arthritis. I am currently in physio treatment to correct outer hip and inside upper thigh adductor discomfort. I also have a history of sciatica and IT band tightness. Due to the recent overuse to the tune of 143KM of runs in 9 days, I have developed a dull pain on the outer right knee just below the knee cap itself. I know I should scale back/cease further use until resolved but I am also seeking ideas for treatments
I have knee pain on the inside of my left knee. When I straighten my leg to do a calf stretch, my left knee hurts on the inside as I mentioned. Is it OK to do this exercise? By the way, if I sit with my left leg bent and then stand up my left knee hurts on the inside in the same spot when I straighten my leg. It also hurts in the same spot when I walk, but the pain does lessen after I walk a bit. so are these exercises good for this type of knee pain or if not, what exercise should I be doing to stretch muscles and lessen the pain the pain when I walk. I am starting to feel less and less pain but it is still there. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Hello, I have the same problem on the inside of my left knee which would be called the medial side. You probably have an MCL issue. I’m actually in physical therapy right now and they’ve been stretching my hamstrings and believe it or not able to pass couple weeks I feel 75% better in, the pain I do get is more subtle. So I basically stretch my calves stretch your quads stretch your hamstrings instructorship flexors. I don’t forget to do other stretches to like your low back and your upper back.
Thank you for this lesson. I have a arthritis in the knee and a torn meniscus. I bought your book a few months ago but have not dived into it yet. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you Dr Will for this detailed and good explanation video. Looking forward to see other video from you on knee problem. Do you hv video for wrist pain?
The stretches are greatly demonstrated but the issue is these streches will be extremely difficult to do if the knee flexion is already impaired and it is painful to bend knee even 60 degrees
Hi Will. I am 76 and think maybe this exercise might help me. I have just tried it and felt pulling in the back of my leg and foot. Is this normal pls?
Should these 3 "stretch" movements to address tightness that cause knee pain be done before or after your "3 best body weight exercises for stronger legs"? I do have considerable knee pain at times as well as general aches in my quadriceps and even in the areas of my shins. Typical physical therapy programs I've experienced DO NOT seem to address these problems in an effective way, while YOUR instructions with respect to the stretch movements that can loosen up the quads + glues + calf muscles seem to be more effective in addressing my problems. I am a subscriber and very much enjoy the targeted instructions on addressing knee. I look forward to the videos on back pain, etc. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
I tried evrything to fix my knee pain. Stretching and strength exercices but nothing worked for me. Until I tried one thing : I released trigger points in my quads and calves.the pain dissappeared without strengthening or stretching
Hi I have knee pain and my had x-ray on both knees and the results is I have anterior knee pain, so far no exercise been mention, just walking. Can you recommend any exercises I can do please?
Hi there - I have the following videos on TKR which may be of interest! th-cam.com/video/fY8e3xMVLEc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/VSxCfz54byU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/L-J3Ld44DTE/w-d-xo.html
I broke my hip and femur 3 years ago, after endless physical therapy I still have stiffness above the knee and tightness, my surgeon MRI the knee and said everything's ok, he said he didnt know what the problem was...guess I change surgeons
I am 81 year old women who fractured my right knee patella 55 days ago April 30. The exercises I was doing did not touch on the IT band and when I found and used your exercise I got relief and have been doing it 3 times a day. feels pretty normal now. See specialist again after X-ray. Hopefully he will be pleased with my progress. So glad I found your video and appreciate the relief it has given me.
You have to be pleased with your Progress Dear. Those are your legs, Not his. And what ever hé says, as Long you feel well with those exercises you Go ahead. Greatings from 75 y old who is struggeling to.
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I'm a 72 yr old tap dancer, and 5 months ago I started with pain behind my knee. Been to several Dr's cortisone shots, PT and no relief. I found you by accident and have downloaded 3 videos on strengthening gluten knee and thigh muscles. It seems everything you spoke about is what I should be doing.
Your knowledge and stretch demonstration on this video is really impressive . I am 83 yrs old and have left knee arthritis and patellofemoral syndrome , knee pain is present all the time , it grinds , locks up with effusion , difficulty with stairs and walking more than 500 meters. I have been told that I need knee replacement in 2014. I had right knee replacement in 2014. Now I have developed back pain due to arthritis of lumbar spines with left sciatica. No body ever told me to these stretches. From now on , I am going to follow your video. Thank you Will.
Greetings from Canada.
I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’m 73 and having problems with knee arthritis, and although I go for at least one walk a day, I do sit a lot, which has allowed my muscles to decrease and become very stiff. I do exercises for my knee arthritis, but you have more specific ones to get more attention to the muscles in this video. These are very helpful, as are all of your videos. Thank you so much for helping seniors like me to help themselves stay mobile and not depend on others for assistance. I haven’t reached that point, but your videos will help keep me functioning better and longer.
His videos are so practical and doable
Best ever video. Explained so much better than Anyone else. Thank you. Definitely saving this to rewatch and practice.
I’m a 32yr old ice hockey player and general athlete and this is the first video I’ve seen that depicted my exact knee pain and gave a path forward to work on it. Thank you!
Thank you! I was looking for a simple quad stretch on my painful knee -this is exactly what I hoped for. I was hesitant to stretch the quad with a looped band for fear of overdoing it.
This video is a great help for my knee pain. They are not so uncomfortable to do and I actually feel the stretches really effective and relieving the tightness. I am 73. Thank you so much, Will. I wish we have more professionals like you here. They are few really good ones. Sorry..
I enjoyed gluteal exercises. Thank you
Glad you liked them!
So clear and so helpful, wish my physio explained this as clear as you, thank you. Off to do some stretches !
Another excellent video. Had arthritis-related knee pain for over a year, physiotherapy and massage helped a bit but too generic so still had knee pain. Combination of diet, lifestyle changes and Will Harlow's precise and targeted advice have resulted in having only a small discomfort in the knees. Now walking better and further which keeps the 'virtuous cycle' going. Thanks Will.
Great to hear! Pleased that you managed to improve the problem, well done!
Thank you. Just what i needed for my knee pain ❤
Thank you I am 71 and have been following your advice all along and it’s really fantastic. Love you loads
Such great information. I do your leg out and behind each time I go up or down the stairs also use a 'duck like', tread. Pain is lessening. You are amazing. The above exercise works as it brings on an acute reaction. Thankyou.
Exactly what I need! Thank you so much Dr. Will 💚
Thanks for such informative explanations and detailed guidance and advice. Have had tight quads causing knee inflammation for many months but believe your suggested exercise will relieve symptoms. Thanks again and best wishes.
6:56 exercises (see chapters under description)
5:43 iliotibial band
You have just helped me with that very problem.
Every session I have seen has been very helpful.
I am in my seventies and suffered a fall lately, which led to a wrist fracture and many other issues.
Wishing you a good recovery.
I liked the high volume on this video. It made it easy for me to listen while I watched you demonstrate the exercises. Thank you.
Excellent video ,I am suffering with left knee pain since 2 and half years.i must try your advice.thankyou.
Thank you for helping me stretch the muscles affecting my knee pain.
Thank you Will ..It is very easy to do. These 3 stretches which I badly need for my hurting left knee.
I'm able to do squat (Malasana) for at least 5 mins a day for the past few years. about 6 weeks ago, I went for blood donation. I rested for 2 weeks and started by stair climbing exercise. 4 weeks ago, I climbed 100 storey of stairs and do a lot of squat exercise. After that event, I can't squat fully for more than 1 month now due to knee pain, tight hamstring & calf. I hope this exercise can help to enable my mobility again.
That stair-climbing was really crazy. Now you have to do really gentle all-round stretches and simply start training from scratch gain. I know, because i have overdone, overloaded many times. You really get difficult setbacks, and the older you get the worse the setbacks get and the longer time come-backs take, but it is possible. I feel for you and hope you find the right support! Gentle and painfree movements, and no rushes! You can become your own coach! All the best wishes!
Thank You. I did these stretches at the same time as you were giving instructions and I could definately feel the tightness in those muscles. I will continue to do them daily and see what happens, as the exercises that I was doing does not seem to be very effective, at least not yet.
I have all that and causing problem. Thank you for this video.
Thank you , these stretches are helping my stuff left knee. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your video. Your exercises are simple and easy to do, therefore, much likely for me , to keep on doing them.
Thank you so much. I fell running and really hurt my knee. So im hoping these streches will help with my knee pain
This man is amazing.
These exercise are life changing for me. THANK YOU
Thank u dr. Am from Uganda and have the exact problems u hv talked about a. Going to do those exercises and am sure i will be fine
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
i practice very often Thank you.Bala from Malaysia
I can't believe it! I have hip bursitis and once it got better, my thighs and calves started feeling really really tight and then my knee began hurting very very much! It's incredible how all these are connected actually. Now I see why my PT screams about me getting back to working out asap 😅
Great content Will..simple and very effective...🙏 many thanks this has given me relief!!♥
A big thank you Dr from India. Your video was just so clear and informative. Best Regards
I can confirm that these stretches really helped me reduce my knee pain and calf tightness..thank u Doc.
I love what you show. Am well over 50. Thank you. Am hoping you will have a bigger room soon to demonstrate so all of you can be seen!
Very helpful information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your time.
Thank you! I needed this information.
Your excersize and information has helped me a lot.
Thank you for explaining so well.
Makes a great difference in the exercise routine........
Thankyou for sharing Doctor.I have been watching several of your videos for the last three four days.Im 65 years old,and am suffering from knee pain.The videos are very helpful to choose the exercises I need and also your explanations too have been very helpful. 🎉🌹💐👍👍☺️
I'm sorry to hear about the knee pain you're experiencing, but I'm pleased my videos have been able to offer some helpful information! I'm wishing you all the best :)
@@HT-Physio Thankyou for your wishes.💐💐💐
As an over 50 person, thank you. Yes I have a copy of your book coming. Unfortunately there are a zillion recommended exercises out there on TH-cam and other places. Do you have a recommended maintenance routine to do daily?
Sir l love watching your videos, helped me a lot❤️
Thanks for this. Very helpful. Maybe check your video / camera placement as the demonstration of where eg the quads are or glutes is cut off so not able to see. Glad for your help
Thanks,start at7 minutes if short in time,stretch front of thigh 30 seconds,stretch for calf ,push on wall ,one leg extended front leg bent,keep 30 seconds,streching gluteal muscles,sitting,cross leg over,hug leg towards opposite shoulders.3 streching program as prevention and therapueti
Very good video indeed Thank you so much
Hi Will love your video so informative! I now know where the pain comes from on side of the knee! It seems to come and go. But everything is tight on my right side quads, calf and glutes! I also have RA and a few months ago got PF in one foot ! I do aerobics every day but try and do pre and post stretches as much as possible but obviously not doing enough!
Thanks for doing these videos! They are helping!
Thank you very much. Your video really helped me to understand my knee problem .
Thank you very much Dr Will, 🙏 thats my right leg symptom last 4 years.
Wow, wonderful exercise, tightness on my right leg and lower back. No doctor cant solve my problem, shoes, compressor socks, and acupunctures treatment. No painful, not hurt, only stiffness and tightness walking after sitting or standing too long then I cant walk normal for 3 second, its tight on my right leg, cant walk fast. Feel good already with 3 exercise, The third exercise sit up is good in the car, hope it helps for a long distance.
🙏🙏🙏 I found my good Doctor, Dr Will
I had a knee replacement acouple of years ago and despite doing the exercises I still have bruising and pain at the front of that knee and also stiffness so I will try what you suggest .
I'm a 51 year old endurance runner with exceptional muscle build and mobility with no personal of family history of arthritis. I am currently in physio treatment to correct outer hip and inside upper thigh adductor discomfort. I also have a history of sciatica and IT band tightness. Due to the recent overuse to the tune of 143KM of runs in 9 days, I have developed a dull pain on the outer right knee just below the knee cap itself. I know I should scale back/cease further use until resolved but I am also seeking ideas for treatments
Thank you for sharing knowledge, you're an amazing person!
Thank you for this video its helped me so much.
I could walk knee pain free all day, I could feel a fleeting twinge occasionally so I know I'll need to keep doing it. this worked thank you
Excellent feedback thanks
Also I must mention that Im watching your videos from SriLanka .😊
I love the info 👍 but is going on 2 weeks I can’t bent my knee
Thank you so much. Easy to follow. Very informative clear explanation.🙏🙏🙏
Very happy to help!
I have knee pain on the inside of my left knee. When I straighten my leg to do a calf stretch, my left knee hurts on the inside as I mentioned. Is it OK to do this exercise? By the way, if I sit with my left leg bent and then stand up my left knee hurts on the inside in the same spot when I straighten my leg. It also hurts in the same spot when I walk, but the pain does lessen after I walk a bit. so are these exercises good for this type of knee pain or if not, what exercise should I be doing to stretch muscles and lessen the pain the pain when I walk. I am starting to feel less and less pain but it is still there. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Hello, I have the same problem on the inside of my left knee which would be called the medial side. You probably have an MCL issue. I’m actually in physical therapy right now and they’ve been stretching my hamstrings and believe it or not able to pass couple weeks I feel 75% better in, the pain I do get is more subtle. So I basically stretch my calves stretch your quads stretch your hamstrings instructorship flexors. I don’t forget to do other stretches to like your low back and your upper back.
@@matterafact Thanks for the suggestions.
Thank you for this lesson. I have a arthritis in the knee and a torn meniscus. I bought your book a few months ago but have not dived into it yet. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks a.lot v good n impressive God bless u n ur family
A very helpful video again
Thank you so much. It seems very helpful.
Great to hear it!
Great video. I will do these faithfully. However, I counted three minutes for the exercises.
Thank you Dr Will for this detailed and good explanation video. Looking forward to see other video from you on knee problem. Do you hv video for wrist pain?
Very helpful demo
I have a problem with my right Quadriceps muscle .do you have any simpler exercise. With the other exercises I am fine. Thanks. Waiting for a reply.
Awesome ,thankyou.
Great video 🎉
thanks your advice
Thank you for the useful videos ! May Allah bless you 😊
Its v useful, God bless u
The stretches are greatly demonstrated but the issue is these streches will be extremely difficult to do if the knee flexion is already impaired and it is painful to bend knee even 60 degrees
Clear, concise, and easy to understand
We prevented
Great advice, thanks
Hi Will. I am 76 and think maybe this exercise might help me. I have just tried it and felt pulling in the back of my leg and foot. Is this normal pls?
Thank you a million!
Very helpful. 👍
Awesome video. Thank you!!
Happy to help :)
I have been doing fast walking for several months but now am having knee pain and also in the "back of the knee" Will these exercises help?
God bless you! ❤❤❤❤❤
I have swelling inner on both knees, advice please
Should these 3 "stretch" movements to address tightness that cause knee pain be done before or after your "3 best body weight exercises for stronger legs"? I do have considerable knee pain at times as well as general aches in my quadriceps and even in the areas of my shins. Typical physical therapy programs I've experienced DO NOT seem to address these problems in an effective way, while YOUR instructions with respect to the stretch movements that can loosen up the quads + glues + calf muscles seem to be more effective in addressing my problems. I am a subscriber and very much enjoy the targeted instructions on addressing knee. I look forward to the videos on back pain, etc. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
I tried evrything to fix my knee pain. Stretching and strength exercices but nothing worked for me. Until I tried one thing : I released trigger points in my quads and calves.the pain dissappeared without strengthening or stretching
I want to have your book. But it's very costly dear..
I watch your videos.
love from India.
Hi I have knee pain and my had x-ray on both knees and the results is I have anterior knee pain, so far no exercise been mention, just walking. Can you recommend any exercises I can do please?
Thank you
Can you, by any chance, point me to a video in which you might have addressed nerve pain in the knee?
TKR rehab and later post recovery exercises please
Hi there - I have the following videos on TKR which may be of interest! th-cam.com/video/fY8e3xMVLEc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/VSxCfz54byU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/L-J3Ld44DTE/w-d-xo.html
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Do you have a podcast or audible version of your book.
While strengthening our glutes, I assume things can get tight and therefore these stretches aid in balancing things out.
Love your videos how did I get to 50? I was just 35 going to Incubus and stone temple pilots concerts 😂
I love your shirt where I can get those pls? Thank you ♡
Will re 3 muscles that cause knee pain when tight. How many do we do per set..
Wonderful
I broke my hip and femur 3 years ago, after endless physical therapy I still have stiffness above the knee and tightness, my surgeon MRI the knee and said everything's ok, he said he didnt know what the problem was...guess I change surgeons