Dos and Don’ts for Knee Arthritis

Many people ask if the knee wears out if you walk. That is wrong because the knee is made for walking.

Why Movement is Necessary When there is movement, fluid is produced and nutrients reach the cartilage. When walking, an exchange takes place where fluid goes into the cartilage and comes out, so the knees get nourishment. Those who don’t walk and do any activity, their knees wear out quickly.

• There should be movement, such as cycling, walking, swimming, or low-impact exercises like yoga and aerobics.
• Regular walking or medium to low-impact exercise should be done regularly.

Advice for Worn-out Knees from Orthopedic doctor, Many people think that walking after the knee is worn out will cause it to wear out more, but that is also wrong. When there is movement even for those who are worn out, the remaining cartilage gets nourishment and stimulation. This strengthens the worn-out one. If those who are worn out walk, the knees will last longer, and if they don’t walk, there is a chance of wearing out faster.

What to Avoid While movement is good, heavy activities, heavy exercises, running, lifting heavy weights, or heavy sports can cause strain and damage.

• Squats: Don’t do squats. When squats are done, the pressure on the knees is 700% more than the normal weight—seven times more weight. This damages the front part of the kneecap.
• Stairs: Climbing up and down stairs puts a weight of four to five times on the front part of the kneecap. While healthy people can do this in normal day-to-day life, those with worn-out knees should not do them.

Conclusion: Do regular walking and low-impact exercise. Do not do squats, climb more stairs, or do heavy exercise