5 Exercises for Knee Joint Arthritis

Today’s video covers five exercises for knee joint arthritis that can be used to help reduce pain, increase mobility and strength and improve function.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is degenerative condition of the cartilage present in our joints and most commonly affects the knee and hip. Symptoms usually include pain, swelling, joint stiffness, limited range of motion and difficulty with many functional tasks. Severe pain or functional loss associated with OA of the knee or hip often leads to joint replacement surgery.

Many individuals with OA are told that exercise will harm their joint(s) and encouraged to avoid many activities. While it is important to respect one’s symptoms and progress gradually, it should be known that properly dosed exercise can actually improve the health of cartilage. Furthermore, strengthening the muscles that surround a given joint can actually help to reduce stress on cartilage and other sensitive structures.

[Prepwithane]

Thank you. I’m 55 and have gone through menopause. Lunges were painful and I started having the crunching sounds. All 5 of these exercises work for me. I’m truly thankful.

[zara]

Thank you!! I really needed to learn these exercises, they are so helpful to knee degenerative arthritis

[paulntpa]

Hey Tom, Tampa here. I'm liking your videos, because they are structural and helpful. Tried all of them for my knee joints, and they seem to be working. The last one, using the step platform is my most helpful. Thanks for the advice, and look forward to your next video.

[ttjay]

Dr. Tom: I am going ALL the way around on the 🎉🎊 The PTA has me doing the stairs which I really despise lol but they insist will help. I'm going to show them this video and try these exercises tomorrow instead because like you said for the muscle mind connection. I don't totally understand going up and down the steps if my quads are still weak but I see you're doing these too. These visuals make more sense for what I feel internally versus what I look like physically. I did start with the wall sits 2 weeks ago using a 20Ib KB for stability(since it's hollow knee down) and it did seem to feel stronger so great confirmation to get back to doing them. TY!! 💛🎗🌻🎗

[jenniferrohlf]

I’m 35 And spent the last 4 years laying in bed any time I could due to depression. I’m devastated to find that I developed OA from that and it is irreversible. I’m so hoping that I can stop it from getting worse with starting to be active again.

[Nisha-klrl]

Arthritis used to dictate my life, but ever since I started Planet Ayurveda's treatment, I feel like I'm finally in charge again. It's truly the best feeling.

[eman]

Thank you for the exercises, i wish you can demonstrate them on a patient

[IshtiaqueAhmed-wqnr]

It's very nice but one had to do it for the betterment of their HEALTH.

[albalatbat]

Thanks for sharing much appreciated. I will start using this exercises.

[curtisandersongayle]

Just found out I have this. Thanks for the video!

[yogendrasinghchauhan]

Great 👍 I saw your video on pes anserine bursitis, which I have and followed ur excercise I am quite relieved n not taking pain killer 😀

[caltblake]

Looks good but I can not bring my knee up from the straight posisition

[millie]

Thank you so much your exercise is really helped me today. I feel so much better thank you

[jondowling]

Hi Tom
Is it okay to do all 4 exercises in one session or too much? Thanks

[jolinocapul]

tank you so much
sir big help for me God bless 🙏🙏

[jaiJinendraaJi]

Hi all, my Xray reports are ok, and mri report DOES NOT mention the word CARTILAGE. It only mentions ACL sprain(no tear).
I still have loud crepitus and so much pain in left knee.
I don't know what more test is available for OA.
I am just 61 kg at 6 ft height, male. age 26

[miltosxatz.]

Thank you for your video! How often do you suggest doing these exercises in a week?

[fswobiq]

hi if i walk max 3km it starts to hurt behind the knee, whats wrong ? and also when i stay on my feet the knee is going in the back back more than is usual

[shrichaudhary]

This is somewhat opposite to what another YouTuber, who is a physical therapist has videos out on. Hesays that the knee issues are caused by muscle imbalance and emphasizes the quadriceps, and instead wants to strengthen the glute muscles. Check out the videos put out by Manuel physical therapy.

[Jozipp]

i had a really bad meniscus tear 6 months ago and the doctors had to take the half meniscus out because it was cut from blood stream for too long. I'm pretty much fine again but they said that arthrits in my knee sooner or later is inevitable. What can i do?