We exercise to feel good; to be healthy. A regular exercise routine is important to maintaining a quality of life as we get older. As we age, however, exercising can affect our knees. This can be disheartening when we feel pain. The solution is to include knee pain exercises into your daily routines. If you notice an injury; address it fast and first with non-surgical means.
Exercise habits change as you age
It is possible to enjoy exercise at any age. There are people that participate in long distance running and cycling over the age of 50. The question becomes how to prevent a knee injury in the process? The simple answer is we change our exercise habits as we get older to help protect our knees. That is where knee pain exercises help.
It’s true that as we get older our exercise habits tend to change naturally. Most people do not exercise with the same intensity or frequency as when we were younger. This can result in injuries if we become stagnant. If we do exercise with intensity, we quickly learn that we have to be mindful of injuries and our intensity needs to be modified to a lesser degree.
What changes should you expect to feel?
As we begin to age, our joints are less flexible and become stiffer. This is a result of the decrease in the production of fluid that lubricates joints. Ligaments begin to shorten; cartilage begins to thin and becomes fragile. In many cases, knee pain is from diseases such as arthritis or osteoarthritis that develop as we age.
Exercises harsh on knees
High-impact exercises are the most harsh on knees and can further an injury.
- Running in moderation
- Jumping and Kickboxing
- Deep squats and lunges
- High intensity interval trainings
Exercises best for your knees
There are knee pain exercises that can help us feel strong while not hurting or increasing the damage of an injury.
Below is a list of a few to consider:
- Walking
- Dumb bell strengthening
- Chair yoga
- Water aerobics and swimming
- Resistance band workouts
Begin Your Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Incorporate a treatment plan with the inclusion of physical therapy for relief of knee pain.
The VisoGen™ doctors and staff believe in the ability of our clients to live their fullest physical ability. We offer physical therapy services to treat knee pain. Our highly trained physical therapists will work with you to develop an individualized plan that offers both strengthening and flexibility exercises.
If there is more treatment needed our non- surgical treatment plan KneeVisc 5 ® can help. In many cases incorporating a treatment plan with the inclusion of physical therapy for knee pain helps develop strong muscles and bones and reduces the risk of serious injuries related to fall.
The most common condition we treat is caused by osteoarthritis. Our patented KneeVisc 5® is a comprehensive knee pain treatment to address this condition and other knee pain issues. With increased movement and reduced pain, patients can get back to the physical activity and exercise they enjoy in life.
If you would like to learn more about our available treatment plans, contact us today.
