To soothe knee pain, physical exercise is often the best solution. Discover five simple and effective exercises that can be done at home, recommended by Lisa, a physiotherapist.
Back pain is often discussed, but knee pain is less mentioned. However, it can be distressing and even disabling.
“Most often, knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis, patellofemoral syndrome, or meniscus injuries,” says Lisa, a physiotherapist in Paris. While painkillers can help relieve symptoms, physical exercise is often recommended. “Moving is essential” .
Here are 5 easy exercises for knee pain relief to do at home.
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Exercises for Knee Pain
1. Wall-Sits
“This is the first exercise to work isometrically, that is, in a stable position, rather than dynamically,” explains Lisa. Stand against a wall with your knees at 90 degrees. If this is painful, you can raise your buttocks higher to slightly more than 90 degrees.
The idea is to first familiarize yourself with the exercise. “I don’t like to prescribe a specific number of repetitions. Let the patient perform a test set first. If they can hold it for 30 seconds initially, they could do 3 sets of 30 seconds if it suits them. This applies to the other exercises as well.”
