Knee Exercises for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common types of disease which affects millions of people all over the world. Among its most common types are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Both of these types often lead to knee pain.
One way to counter these pain brought about by arthritic knee is by exercising. Not just exercising, but doing it regularly could actually help relieve the arthritis pain such as swelling and stiffness.
Here are some of the benefits of knee exercises for arthritis:
Exercising regularly helps maintain your joint’s motion in full range
Exercising helps keep the strong muscles absorb shocks on joints
Exercising helps strengthen your muscles which in turn support your joints.
Doing knee exercise…show more content… Afterwards, lower the leg slowly.
Do the same steps on the other leg.
Repeat the steps in sets of four for each of your leg.
Leg Stretch
This form of exercise also helps keep the quadriceps strong.
Begin in a sitting position. Keep both legs straight out.
Make sure to stabilize yourself in a way that both your hands are on the side of your hips.
Straighten your back.
Gently bend one of your knees until you feel they are being stretched but not to the point where it becomes painful to feel.
Stay in this position for at least 5 seconds.
Afterwards, slowly and gently straighten out one of your legs and reach as far you can. Hold in this position for at least 5 seconds.
Repeat the steps on the other leg. Do this exercise for 10 times.
One-leg dip
This exercise also helps keep the front and back thigh muscles strong. It also helps strengthen your buttocks.
Begin by standing between two chairs. Hold the chairs to keep your balance. Gently lift one of your legs for about 12 inches. Hold your leg in front of you.
Slowly and gently bend the other leg while keeping your back straight as possible. Lower your body for at least few inches just like you are about to sit in a
