“How can I get rid of knee arthritis pain?”
I have knee arthritis and it hurts. How can I get rid of knee arthritis pain?
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InternalMedicine|RheumatologyOrthopedist
Here are some exercises that can help you strengthen your knee
Straight Leg Raises: Lie on your back with your surgical leg straight and your other leg bent. Slowly lift your surgical leg off the ground until it is level with your other leg. Hold for a few seconds and then lower back down. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Quadriceps Sets: Sit with your surgical leg straight and your other leg bent. Tighten your thigh muscles and press the back of your knee down into the ground. Hold for a few seconds and then release. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps.
Hamstring Curls: Stand with your surgical leg behind you and a chair or table to hold onto for support. Slowly lift your surgical leg up towards your buttocks, bending at the knee. Hold for a few seconds and then lower back down. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Wall Slides: Stand with your back against a wall and your surgical leg straight out in front of you. Slowly slide your surgical leg down the wall, bending at the knee. Hold for a few seconds and then slide back up. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps.
Step-Ups: Stand in front of a step or small platform with your surgical leg on the step and your other foot on the ground. Step up onto the platform with your surgical leg, straightening it at the top. Step back down and repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Remember to start with gentle exercises and gradually increase the intensity and duration as you progress. Also, be sure to follow your doctor's or physical therapist's instructions and recommendations for your specific situation.
Straight Leg Raises: Lie on your back with your surgical leg straight and your other leg bent. Slowly lift your surgical leg off the ground until it is level with your other leg. Hold for a few seconds and then lower back down. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Quadriceps Sets: Sit with your surgical leg straight and your other leg bent. Tighten your thigh muscles and press the back of your knee down into the ground. Hold for a few seconds and then release. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps.
Hamstring Curls: Stand with your surgical leg behind you and a chair or table to hold onto for support. Slowly lift your surgical leg up towards your buttocks, bending at the knee. Hold for a few seconds and then lower back down. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Wall Slides: Stand with your back against a wall and your surgical leg straight out in front of you. Slowly slide your surgical leg down the wall, bending at the knee. Hold for a few seconds and then slide back up. Repeat for 10 to 15 reps.
Step-Ups: Stand in front of a step or small platform with your surgical leg on the step and your other foot on the ground. Step up onto the platform with your surgical leg, straightening it at the top. Step back down and repeat for 10 to 15 reps, and then switch legs.
Remember to start with gentle exercises and gradually increase the intensity and duration as you progress. Also, be sure to follow your doctor's or physical therapist's instructions and recommendations for your specific situation.
Depends on magnitude of arthritis.Treatment options start with medication,bracing,physio,injections(cortisone,hyaluronic acid,? PRP),finally surgery.
