Question 1

please tell me what are some core strengthening exercises and other exercises that are easy on knees and back?

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Consult: A personal trainer is your move.  Make sure they are certified.

Question 2

what leg strengthening exercises are the best for knee strengthening?

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Terminal extension: The last 30-40 degrees of extension strengthening are the safest on the knee.
Leg presses, squats, knee extension exercises that focus on the last 30-40 degrees of motion can create good strength and mass without stressing the knee cap or meniscus significantly.  Lunges put high stresses on the knee.

Question 3

what knee strengthening exercises do you recommend besides machine ones?

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There are many: There are many others. Lunges, ankle weight quad strengthening, squats, cutting exercises for better side to side agility to mention a few. If you have a knee injury, talk with a doctor familiar with rehabilitation to determine what is safe for you.

Question 4

i've had patella maltracking in the  past and have it again...where can i find knee strengthening exercises specifically for this...cant afford pt?

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Patellofemoral exerc: This is a nice guide with pictures that i printed off for a friend in the past:  http://www.Permanente.Net/homepage/kaiser/pdf/6946.Pdf  ..... Patella maltracking causes patellofemoral syndrome, so exercises for patellofemoral syndrome would be helpful for patella maltracking (for your internet searching leisure).

Question 5

can i use my exercise bike everyday to treat my moderate knee osteoarthritis? what about daily leg strengthening exercises? how much is too much?

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Weight loss: Bicycling is a good form of exercise for those with knee oa.  It is also important to strengthen the quadriceps.  However, weight loss is the only way to slow progression of knee oa.  Weight loss also helps reduce pain.  Losing 1lb of total body weight translates to 4-5 lbs off the knees.

Question 6

knee osteoarthritis. advisable to add ankle weights when doing strengthening exercises like straight leg raise?

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Light weights: Wouldn't be bad, but use light weights - only a couple of pounds on each ankle.  And use well controlled slow movements - don't jerk the weights up quickly as you'll potentially hurt your knees.

Question 7

last year in july after having xrays of both knees that showed bone on bone,i had the first cortisone shot in my left knee and the third shot in my right knee.orthopedic surgeon  recommends both knees be replaced asap.since i have much unfinished work to do before risking the possibility of a longer than usual recovery.i am doing strengthening exercises and ride bicycle,just rode thirty miles.what else can i do

my knees, especially my right knee, have been getting worse over the last 15 years?

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Severe knee arthrit : Strengthening the supporting muscles is very important along with getting down to your best weight possible. Certainly a BMI below 30 and maybe more like 25. When to exercise swimming, biking. Very low impact exercise. Glucosamine can be used but with severe arthritis it may be minimal. Gel injections can help some before replacement.

Question 8

i have runner's knee, what exercises  can i do to strengthen my knee?

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Exercise: Warm up on a stationary bike for about 5 minutes.  All of these you want to do on both sides for symmetry. Stand on 1 leg for 30 seconds then switch to the other leg.  Step up and down 10 times on something about 3 inches off the floor - a phone book would work. Switch.  Then do the steps sideways.  3 times a week. Each week make the step higher.  Also google runner's knee exercises.

Question 9

could you tell me what are good exercises to strengthen my knees?

Accepted Answer

Knee strength: Quad, ham, core, ankle stability, vmo, start with short arc and progress as tolerated.

Question 10

what are good exercises to strengthen an arthritic knee?

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Low impact exercises: In general, low impact exercises are best for arthritic knees. Cycling and swimming are good examples.

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Please tell me what are some core strengthening exercises and other exercises that are easy on knees and back?

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What knee strengthening exercises do you recommend besides machine ones?

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I've had patella maltracking in the past and have it again...where can i find knee strengthening exercises specifically for this...cant afford pt?

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Can i use my exercise bike everyday to treat my moderate knee osteoarthritis? what about daily leg strengthening exercises? how much is too much?

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Knee osteoarthritis. advisable to add ankle weights when doing strengthening exercises like straight leg raise?

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I have runner's knee, what exercises can i do to strengthen my knee?

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