6 Exercises That Can Help You Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
If you have knee pain from osteoarthritis, you might be tempted to stay seated for long periods of time. But it’s better to get moving — here’s how.
By Dennis Thompson, Jr.
Medically Reviewed by Meeta Shah, MD
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If you’re one of the 14 million Americans who have knee osteoarthritis, you might think that moving the joint will do more harm than good. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says just the opposite: that, in fact, exercising is one of the best ways to manage your knee pain. Here are six exercises that may work for you.
How Knee Exercises Provide Pain Relief
Exercise can help relieve the pain from knee osteoarthritis by strengthening the muscles that surround the joint. Stronger muscles provide better support and act as shock absorbers, deflecting some of the day-to-day strain caused by walking and other activities. The AAOS guidelines emphasize that a wide range of exercises can improve knee pain, including weight-bearing, low-impact, and water-based activities.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/osteoarthritis/exercises-help-manage-knee-pain/