2 exercises to REDUCE knee pain down the stairs

Do your knees hurt going down the stairs? ⬇️

Going down the stairs can become difficult if you don't have the adequate muscle control to support your knee joint(s). Not only do you need lower leg strength but you have to be able to control your bodyweight going down the stairs.

If you don't have the adequate control it can lead to pain, tightness, fear and lack of confidence in your leg(s). Good news though...you can regain the control! You just need the right movements to help! It is possible to go down the stairs with ease again.

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist explains two of her favorite exercises to help rebuild the strength to support the knee joints, especially with arthritic knees! Even with knee osteoarthritis, it's possible to make your knees feel good again.

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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[chrisb]

The single leg sit/stand is brilliant. The regular one is great but this modification finds and improves the weaker leg ❤

[terryengle]

I’ve been doing these exercises for about two weeks now and I’m amazed that I’m able to go down the stairs on alternate feet without holding on! I used to go down one foot then bring the other foot on the same stairs holding on! These exercises work! Thank you Dr. Kuhn!

[jayneliberty]

One thing you forgot to mention is that there is a crutch next to you on almost all staircases. The handrail. When you are hanging on to it you are not putting all of the weight on the one knee. You are distributing some of the weight to the arm and handrail. It also helps with balance. Do the exercises and follow her advice but use the handrail!! ❤

[deericcio]

My feet, ankles and toes are swollen and painful in the morning and I have 16 stairs to go down every morning. I will work on these exercises ( I am 60, life long arthritis sufferer)

[arundhatimalviya]

Please do a video on easy exercises for improving balance for seniors with arthritis

[charleneharwood]

Thankful for you helping us to help ourselves.
I actually took a long walk without my crutch.
Thankful

[nirmalajeyakumar]

I'm from India. 66 years. Going down the stairs is difficult for me. I'm going down sideways for the past 1year. Unfortunately i happened to see your video today. I'll try to follow your method. 🎉🎉

[ayla]

Your exercises are great and very helpful, thank you so much Alyssa.🙏🙏👏👏👏👌👌💐

[leahw]

Love your videos. You are so informative and kind.

[tallypupthompson]

Excellent just came at the right time I’m doing your sit stand, 5 reps 4 times a day, was wondering how to strengthen my dodgy leg thanks for providing the next step!

[Highdesertqueenie]

Great and perfect timing. Been having trouble with my left knee. Appreciate you❤️

[magpie]

Well I wish I had this video after breaking my ankle. I really struggled to learn to walk down the stairs normally again and first thing in the morning is still challenging. My biggest hurdle was fear ( broke my ankle falling down a flight of steps). It also dawned on me that walking downstairs was actually a controlled 'fall'. That scared me witless.
I regained the strength in my leg and ankle but only conquered my fear by using music to time me into stepping off. I still hum the star wars theme to get me going!😂

[cvwqyfh]

Thank you, I had surgery on back and now right foot is numb for many years but now I have a lot of problems going up the stairs, very weak and painful knees and leg .I love your exercises, thanks so much

[BrerWolf]

I am grateful Doctor for your videos on knee rehabilitation, they have been a great help to me....Thank you!!

[pattiepepper]

Thank you SO MUCH for this! I'm a young person, but I was very rough on my knees as a kid playing soccer, karate, etc. My knee pain got worse and now I'm not as active and it's really been a detriment to my health. Thank you so much for giving me hope and a plan to improve my knee strength and health! Thank you!!!

[mila]

Thank you for your videos 🥰❤❤❤My knee arthritis where I feel like someone is stabbing my knees with needles have made me stopped any physical activities. Your videos have given me hope again.

[abhayameenakshikrishnamurt]

God Bless you Dear Divine I am a rheumatoid patient and having stiff left knee and foot.. Somehow I am passing my days.. I am 67 yrs..and seeing your wonderful videos and motherly touching wordings I am encouraged and seing again and again your videos and getting more happiness. God bless you and your family EVER... Your encouraging wording with useful videos make us to live happily in our old ladies... Thank you so much.. You are a wonderful mother to all..❤❤❤❤

[peggyscott]

Oh this is something i need so badly! Thank you.

[JohnJohnson-vspk]

Thank you for the demonstration to improve my staircase abilities either up or down especially going down stairs. I did surgery on my knees more than twenty years after after an accident while moving furnitures. After the surgery and physiotherapy I went to every day activities with no problem, but as I got older pain starts to set in cause by bone and bone

[citticat]

I injured my knee the end of August with a slow recovery (72) then I came across the video and decided to walk down the stairs. Ouch, but I did two sets anyway. Will continue to progress. Great Video - Thanks.