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Might it be possible that a a person with knee osteo arthritis do squats and lunges?

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Yes: Keep you knee flexion less than 90 degrees. If you cannot see your toes when you squat, you have gone too low.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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