How to Fix Buckling Knees (Check This Muscle!)
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- Have you ever had your knee buckle when you are going down the stairs, stepping off a curb or just walking down the street? If so, you need to check out this muscle, the Vastus Medialis. In this video, I will break down the anatomy of the muscle, why the knee buckles, how to assess this yourself and finally, what exercises you need to do to fix it yourself.
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😢I am 65 years old. For the past 6 months I am facing buckling of my knees and rarely on my calf muscle too. Thanks for giving instruction to massage on the thighs. I shall try and do the exercises and give you feed back. Thanks for the detailed information.
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I'm 50 almost lost my knee at 17 it buckles all the time
This is Pure gold, my knee has been blucking for the past 4 years and i always thought it was the hamstrings and IT band never thought about the quads being tight
Hope this works for you!
what is quads? the calf is it?
How is your buckling now? Any improvement
Thank you so much for buckling knee exercise x
Perfect work!! 💯
Thanks 🔥
I fell a few days ago in my garage and skinned my knees good fashion. I've been doing this off and on for the past 5 years. I fell a few years ago while inside the FedEx wharehouse and my right knee was swollen and stiff. Fortunately some ice packs and Ibuprofin fixed me right up and i was able to work the next day. Since then, when i do fall, I usually skin my knees, and there is soreness from the surrounding scars but no pain when I walk. It happens enough to be a little paranoid, so i try to be extra careful as I walk. In the years I worked at Caterpillar BCP (2001-2012) it was never a concern, but every since that fall at FedEx in 2015, it hapens once or twice a year.
🥰🤗❤️Thank You so much ….I needed this info🤗❤️at 86 my knee all of a sudden buckled so I will get busy with excercising .
Hope the exercises help, thanks for watching!
This is an awesome video, thank you so much for both explaining and sharing how to overcome the same. You are a very good physio indeed.
Hope it helped you!
This is a great video! Thank you
Thanks for the feedback!
very well explained thankyou for sharing best knowledge
Thanks for watching, glad it helped! :)
Great video
THANK YOU. this always happens to me
Hope you get better and thanks for watching!
Wish i had a good physio near me like this guy
Edit: I tried what he said in the video. Paired with IT band stretch, lighter weight and glute medius work it really helps if your knees cave in when your squat
Yes this video is very helpful to me
Glad to hear, thanks for watching!
i’ve always had problems with my right knee and i had an accident about 2 weeks ago and messed my right knee up badly and i can’t run,jump or turn to the left quickly without my knee popping and locking for a little then popping again
I appreciate your knowledge, thank you! For me personally it's not pain it's been force spiritually, physically in reality, targeting of specific areas of body, contamination, financially and psychologically with no break, repetitively bombarded on multiple levels and now the impact is showing on my physical body, their instability has created instability now of my temple.
I'll try out some of these suggestions if they feel aligned, I feel it's to do with the front of the thigh being weak that's having a knock on effect on the knee...releasing itself.
Metaphysics is because I've had my power taken, been bound unable to move forth, been forced to submit, not allowed to stand/be seen, most importantly NO SUPPORT.
Had to giggle at the beginning (thank you for that) was thinking hope these exercises don't give me bodybuilders legs. Needed that release, thank you.
By the way I know you'll use this wisdom to develop your practice. Sent with love.
This is me ? Never knew how you explain it
Suscribed. Great content. Very helpful
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks !
Thanks for watching!
Please tell me what excise do i need to do for PCL buckling
How many repes do i do
Thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Hey so out of nowhere when I was playing sports my knee got very very weak over time and started to hurt. Pretty much whenever I start moving around it is very stiff and weak, and then over time as I keep moving it gets very weak. When I sit down for a while or sleep then get back up I have to limp or it will be painful to walk normally. What should my routine be to fix this? Also I’m 14 and there’s probably growing pains involved too. Great vid :)
Hi, try stretching and rolling the quads, hamstrings and calf. It may just be tight and the muscles are not contracting as well. It's hard to assess on the internet, but if that doesn't work, check with your local Physiotherapist!
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Thank u
You're welcome!, Thanks for watching!
I have this weird pain at my inner side of my right leg when i was kneeling and wanted to change my leg position. It felt like my knee went out of position like the muscle when out of place. And i could not straighten my leg. I had to bring my knee in somewhat find a sweet spot to put it in back into place. What do you think is the problem?
Hi, it's hard to definitively say without completing an assessment. It may be your knee cap (patella) that has shifted out of place due to the positioning of your knee. Can be caused by tight vastus lateralis, tight lateral retinaculum of the patella, shallow patellar groove, muscle imbalance of the knee, just to name a few. You want to get that assessed properly in order to treat it effectively..
That damn vastus medialis
A very important muscle for the knee indeed!
Hi, I wonder if you could give advice. In the last couple of years my left knee has begun to buckle frequently. It usually happens if I try to go up stairs too quickly and occasionally if my bodyweight is put on left leg with knee bent. There is no pain. I'm convinced it must be an old injury. Any advice how to strengthen and get rid of the buckling?
Hi, try to work on those exercises in the video, especially the release of the inside quads (VMO). Hope that helps!
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Thanks for watching!
Hi, you talked about only stretching. What about strengthening the muscle? Isn't required?
Hi, stretching and releasing the trigger points in the VMO prevents the inhibition of the quadriceps, which can cause your knee to buckle when it undergoes an eccentric contraction (i.e. going down the stairs, landing during walking/running). While strengthening is fine, it does not address the trigger point issue.
Hey plss respond when I was working out my knees feel weak after words and it hurts sometimes when I walk like they feel weak and when I do squats it hurts sometimes when I get done
Hi there, it could simply be tight quads, hamstrings and calves. Try stretching and rolling them out and see if that helps!
I fell on my knees Dec of 2019 (completely missed a 6in step) and tore both meniscus. I’ve been exercising since then to strengthen and help lose weight. I was just doing a walking dvd and my left knee buckled and there was pain in back of knee. I thought maybe I was not aligned and continued, (I really need cardio for my head!), it happened again and I sat down. I can walk on it (after a lot of prayers 🙏🏻) . Should I be doing th stretches described in this video? I walk dogs to supplement my disability income, so walking is pretty important 😀.
Hi, yes you can. The exercises are quite gentle but be mindful of how you feel afterwards. You may also want to check with a PT that can provide a proper assessment and diagnosing before you begin.
I experience knee buckling when trying to run on the spot, do high knees or walk down the stairs a little faster than usual. Sometimes if I miss a step or step on something the one knee will partially. Is there any reason I experience this ?
I am constantly doing lunges, squats, step ups, leg raises and I feel the improvement is just staying the same now despite using weights.
And my mri scan is good with no damage to ligaments etc. I’ve just been having this problem since my patella dislocation a year ago
You may want to check out some of the exercises in the video to see if you notice any changes after doing them.
Also, my left foot feels so weightless and it always gives in when sitting. Am partially paraplegia patient with this left leg buckling situation. Do these exercises help?
Hi, you may want to check in with your medical professional to see what issue you are having. These exercises are for VMO tightness that is causing the knee to buckle.
I had a patella dislocation nearly a year ago now and I’ve been on and off consistent with exercises such as squats. My knee still buckles and feels very weak walking down the stairs. My physio said I have no issues with the ligaments, however, my knee doesn’t sit in the groove ever so slight about 2 mm. My other knee completely fine, I wonder if these exercises will help with the buckling or if it’s something I’ll have to live with
patellar dislocation is a different issue than the knee buckling. However, these exercises can help with that as well, but you will need more specific advice and treatments to effectively manage a patellar dislocation.
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My grandfather has oa had tkr now he is not able to fully extend the knee while standing its bend and the kne buckls which muscle is causing that what muscle to strech
@bossminati it sounds like your grandpa may need to try his best to regain his full knee extension. When your knee is in a slight bent position, he is constantly needing to contract his quads to stay upright, and it sounds like it may be giving out due to fatigue. He needs to strengthen his quads, and try to regain his full knee extension to allow the quad muscle to not overwork. There may be other factors associated with this and I am only providing advice based on this little bit of informatuon. I recommend going to see a physio so he can have a thorough examination.
I was a dancer and I have been dance for all my life, I don’t remember my first time my knee gave out but a week ago I was running and my knee gave out. When I fell my knee had pain when I moved it up and walked, it’s better now but it’s hard for me to dance because I am always scared that my knee with give out and it will hurt, now every time I lift my knee up and straighten it my knee bone moves to the side, I really want my knee to not move to the side when I try to straighten it, it’s on my right side, please tell me when I can do to make my knee bone not to move when I lift it up and try to straighten it, it doesn’t hurt when I try and I can do it it’s just my knee bone moves, thank you for this video.
You are welcome. You may want to check in with your local Physiotherapist to properly assess your knees, hips and ankle to see exactly what may be causing the problem. Hope you get better soon.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy thank you so much
ive been training sprints hard last year and this year i had useless knee surgery. All the doctors say that they dont see nothing wrong with ligaments etc... I have a littlebit of pain on the inside of knee only when put full pressure on it. it also feels unstable on the inner part. I cant swim breaststroke cause of this and my knee buckles like crazy after like 2 sprints... Ive observed that quads get super tight after just a jog idk if its cause of the surgery or was it like that before. The question is could it be vastus medialis? Or this muscle isnt responsible for inber knee instability?
and also is stretching enough? my medialis burns like crazy when im riding a bike
Stretching may not be enough as the typical quad stretch stretches the muscles in general. Better to do some self trigger point release (finding tender spots and apply pressure and holding). Hope that helps!
i was walking the dog and my knee suddenly without any warning turned to jelly and collapsed , i fell heavily and broke my ankle . im trying to research why it happened , will be trying these tips out . 😫
Hope it helps, good luck!
Hello, just the other day i feel asleep with my legs really straight and now my right knee feels unstable, keeps popping back when I walk. I don't know what to do its really scaring me
Hi Genevieve, you should go see your physio to assess the stability of your ligaments. You may have strained your ligaments of your knee by overstretching it sleeping in that position.
Not in pain but my knee feels very weak and slight popping at times. Am i supposed to rest it or keep flexing it. The more i rest the more i notice it buckles but if im moving it it just makes me feel like its going to give out. Plz help
Hi, try the exercises in the video and see if they help, if it is a knee buckling/weakness issue.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy ok ill try thanks
What are some exercises I can do with a torn ACL
Some simple exercises are listed here
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planter flexor do not have any role in knee buckling? what about knee hyper extension...which muscle cause hyper extension of knee
this video is not on hyperextension of knee, but more knee buckling caused by trigger points in the VMO
Hi i have MS (multiple sclerosis) and my knees simply keep falling down or buckle. I cant stand straight or do the dishes without noticing that my knees simply bend down. Any advice if these exercises could also help with my issues? tHANKS in advance.
Hi, these exercises are good for anyone. They certainly would not do any harm if you have MS.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy its just i cant fullly understand what i should do. Should i push away from the wall with my hand or my muscles in the legs?
Today I'm so nervous what happened to me
Hi Doctor, I have experienced an acl sprain last year when I was 14, it is healed but I feel like my knee isn’t as strong as my right knee and sometimes it can buckle/give out when I land it on or when I put a lot of force on it and land it on during soccer, Also my left knee be clicking, any exercises or tips dr?
Hi Andrew, try those exercises in the video to release possible trigger points in the inside quads -VMO (would also help with other quad muscles as well). I would also work on the gluteal muscles to build strength (i.e. bridges, squats, physio lunges. Work on single leg exercises as well to really focus on the 'weaker' leg. Hope that helps!
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy thank you doc
My doctor did a partial knee replacement surgery on October 21 2021. On my left knee. She did the right on May 3 2021. She push on my right knee when she did that my right collapsed on me.
Hello, that may not apply to this particular buckling knee situation. The buckling can be due to pain from too much pressure, etc...
Thanks, I'll try anything...I'm sick of limping upstairs 🤥
Let us know how it works!
i was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. I have been in PT for 2 months and things are improving but out of nowhere both of my knees have buckled. I haven't fallen as they partially buckle. Are these the exercises I should be doing to strengthen my knees and prevent buckling?
Yes, you may work on some of the exercises in the video. Most likely you will also need to release tension on the VMO (inside part of quads) by massage, trigger point release to improve buckling of the knees
How is your buckling now? Any improvement
@@user-fu5ib8no3b They are better, thank you
@@jmcdhfn what did you find helped you the most? I’m experiencing this buckling issue now, I do lunges, squats, step ups and leg raises whilst increasing weights and have seen no improvement
@@user-fu5ib8no3b What i find helps the most are exercises focusing on the hamstrings
I have a wobbly left knee. there really isnt any pain, its just weak. I lost 10 lbs recently so maybe thats the culprit. I also been running cardio alot lately so maybe ive been putting too much pressure on it.
Hi, there are many reasons, including the one you mentioned. Muscle fatigue and tension from over-exercise can weaken the quads and cause it to buckle. If that's the case, a bit of rest, active stretching, rolling and proper hydration can help. Hope you get better!
myphysio2go Great Reply! Thank You Sir!!
Do you have anything for people who have knocked knees
Hi there, we don't have any videos about that, but will keep that in mind in the future!
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy Thanks
Mine does that
hey, i feel like my knee is suffering from the same issue.
It's been almost 2-3 years, and i've felt like i've been walking with one of my leg being longer than the other. It's like my right leg is walking inwards, whereas my left(normal) leg is walking outwards.
Eveyrtime i walk, when my right leg lands, it's like my tibia and my femur and disconnected. I can't connect the muscles together. My knee keeps shaking and wobbling when i try to straighten it. I also feel that my right hamstring is a lot smaller than my left hamstring. From your video, i've also realized that onlymy vastus medialis is developed, my vastus intermedius and rectus femoris are underdeveloped.
Even my friends told me that i walk and run funny.
the weirdest part is that there's NO PAIN, I've been to the hospital and got my knee checked out, I've had X ray scans, even MRI scans, NOTHING. the doctors couldn't figure out anything wrong with me, they told me that there's nothing wrong with my bones.
Hi Alex, have you had your gait and alignment assessed before? It sounds like there may be some sort of alignment and or weakness that needs to addressed so that you have a more balanced gait. You may want to see a physio near you to get that checked out!
I don't suffer any pain. I just buckle and fall down which causes a high impact on my knees. Do i stilll have to the second exercise or just the hamstring stretch will help? Please do let me know
You may find hamstring stretching can also help - as with any condition, there is a multitude of factors. In general the release of trigger points in the quads (especially the VMO) is helpful.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy Thanks alot
How is your buckling now? Any improvement
@@user-fu5ib8no3b Yes, but i have a whole different condition and i even take homeopathy medication. i have mucular dystrohpy symptoms so i can really do a whole workout to strenghten my muscles. it might backfire
@@FouZiya95 I hope it gets easier for you 🤲🏽
May I contact you to help me for my knees?
Yes, let us know how we can help!
What if your knee buckles but with no pain in knee, thigh or hip?
Hi, You may want to release the trigger point on the inside of the quads as shown in the video. Hope it helps!
Hi...my knee buckle when I walk...I don't know why...and I lost my balance too...one of my neurological doctor told me that my nerves are begin weak after vomiting continously for 5 months during ma pregnancy....does the knee buckle due to nerve weakness ??? Please reply...
Hi @Feroz Parveen, vomiting and stress can increase tension in the body as well carrying heavier weight with the pregnancy increases the demand of the lower legs. Try some of the strategies as mentioned in the video, and you may also need to do some strengthening exercises for the lower body to improve your stability and strength.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy sure...thanks a lot...
Yes.. I agree.. do the strengthening exercises and continuously do the exercises it helps a whole lot.. I’m a living witness…Amen
Problem i face is i need the help of some one to make me lie down. Raise my limbs . Too much of spasticity in the knee cap
If I'm squatting on the floor my left leg has zero power to push me back up. Right leg is OK.
If I'm lying on my back, I can not lift my left leg off the floor at all, not even a fraction of an inch.
I can painfully pull my left leg back towards my butt, and painfully extend it back out. I also don't have a knee jerk reflex on this knee. It is also "tricky" as it can collapse at any time without warning. My upper left leg with quads looks and feels different. Mushy and soft. Doctors I have seen so far were of no help.
I have knee buckling since 4 months i cannot abke to come down stairs and upastairs i go to the doctor and got x ray but x ray is fine and they told me it is because of lack of calcium and vitamin d i am suffering feom 4 moths please help me
Hi, you may need to work on strengthening the lower body (hips and knees), sounds more like muscle weakness.
How do I help a knee that buckled like this :I was walking up a ramp and took a right turn and my knee buckled to the right,once I fell I felt my knee mid fall go back into place,doctors told me ligaments are torn however nothing is broke,it doesn’t hurt really anymore however I can’t walk straight I limp when walking not limp but jump kinda.
Hi Diez, the knee buckling in your case may be due to VMO tightness/weakness but the subsequent injury may be due to ligament sprain. Hard to say what it is but I will recommend that you check with a Physiotherapist to have that properly assessed and be given a program to help improve your range of motion and strength of your knee.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy update I have surgery on the my knee I’m a couple days I can walk fine however the doctors have to get the torn cartilage out of my knee,not even 5 minutes ago I just buckled the other knee 😭fml, but it’s not that bad it’s a minor buckle!
@@nitroDBD The other knee may have been used more while you were recovering from your injured knee, so tightness could have developed there. So stretch and releasing the tension in the quads may be beneficial. Hope your recovery goes well :)
I have all the symptoms mentioned in the video. But the exercises not reducing the tightness.
Hi, you may not have the same knee buckling situation as mentioned in the video. This is a VMO tightness that causes the knee buckling. Please check with your medical professional for advice regarding your specific condition.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy Sure. Nobody has an answer to my issue. Thanks for replying though.
My knee feels dull and shaky like a rubber band feeling ..?
Hi, doesn't sound like buckling knees - may be fatigue. Check with a local PT for assessment and diagnosis!
I don't have pain but the knee is buckling up
Try those exercises at home and see if it helps!
I have no pain. My knee just quits and I'm down. It's like it just disconnects from my brain. I've fallen over 30 times. I hyperextended my knees to try and keep them from buckling and now my balance sucks. I'm at wits end.
Hi Michelle, try to release the inner quads (VMO). That area may be tight and causes the inhibition (buckling) of the quads.
How is your buckling now? Any improvement
I would have a little knee buckling...but it never gave me trouble...all I did was pick up a bundle of clothes standing straight up and the next thing I know for a week I would scream with moving a certain way...NOW, it the screaming pain is gone...but a dull one remains...AND I CANNOT GO DOWN THE STAIRS...I AM SO AFRAID..I HOLD ON BUT IT BUCKLES WHAT DO I DO
Hi Victoria, there are many causes of that and some solutions are listed in the video. You may also need to check your hips and make sure they are strong and flexible because they are very important for going up/down the stairs. Check with a Physiotherapist to have it assessed and treated properly.
@@EastWestPhysiotherapy Thank you...
How is your buckling now? Any improvement
I had hurt mine's when I was playing flag football in high school
Helpful, but please, SLOW DOWN! It's hard to make out all the terms you are using. Terms that are unfamiliar to novices. Slower and more, and longer demos would REALLY HELP.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hey there click on the video at the bottom there is a Gesr box loos like a vice a circle witn Spikes you can slow or speed up the video as you need. Hope that helps 😊
Yes, slower talking, etc. helps me as well. Thank you!
It's a video..you can replay
I have partial ACL tear, meniscus tear,and buckling of PCL,and hip dislocation ,but don't do my sergery ,what I am doing ,I go for surgery 3 time I don't like to wear knee cap because this are hurting me,I feel very bad when I don't walk , doctor advise me join zim 😂😂😂😂,now my parents force me for join zim ,I thing I die in 2 months because ab zim join kr rhi hu 😀😀😀,mere knee mai bhut instability hai without knee cap I don't sleep because I don't feel lower part of my knee😂😂😂,every one laugh on me ese thodi na leg bukkal krta hai tu acting krti hai 😭😭😭😭😭
I think you are giving a worng information....please answer my question...
Weak quads
Too muck yacking!
Blah, blah, blah. We don't care why, we just want the fix.
Whatever just listen