Knee Exercises

Knee Exercises :

   For strengthening, choose mostly closed-chain movements (when the foot is the fixed point) such as squat or deadlift. Again, you can bet on one-sided exercises and do not be afraid to go into deep knee flexion. Many people mistakenly believe that going downstairs in an exercise like the squat is bad for the knee. The knee joint is made to flex and, in fact, the lower you get in an exercise and the more you stimulate the reflex activity associated with the stretching of the muscle fibers, in addition to preserving the amplitudes of functional movements. Everything is a matter of control and support. Be sure to control movement while keeping the weight of the body on the heel of the foot (not on the toes), descending in a straight line (not leaning forward) and stopping the motion before compensating (usually with the back). You will notice a decrease in knee discomfort as soon as you apply to perform the movement as described. You can start without the weight and increase the load gradually as you improve your performance.  

Also, remember that some active treatments (such as kinesitherapy massage) can be combined with your physical activity as needed. People tend to require the services of a therapist only when they are in pain and are unaware that they are also effective in optimizing physical fitness and joint function. If necessary, training on lifting or handling techniques at work may also be complementary or even necessary. 

To derive the maximum benefit, a combination of these different activities mentioned would be the ideal tactic to work the condition as a whole and from various angles. No matter what you choose to do, the important thing is to take control of your condition and take action by establishing an appropriate action plan