Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of patients coming to the Orthopaedics OPD.
There are multiple reasons for such pain, namely Osteoarthritis, Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome etc.
Most of the patients are usually treated in a conservative way, which means a course of medicines and supplements and a regimen of exercise.
Regular exercise forms the backbone of such treatment.
Dr Firoz Ahmed, the leading Knee Replacement and Sports Medicine specialist in Guwahati, follows standard rehab protocols developed by World renowned Centres for such patients which he customizes as per the individual patient’s specific conditions.
Following is a general overview of an exercises regimen, which has to be approved and advised by the treating surgeon.
Important Reminder
It is important for the readers to understand and remember that the following advice and exercise examples should be considered as a general patient awareness initiative only. This advice should not be followed blindly and any of the following measures, whether partially or in full, must be undertaken only on the advice of the treating surgeon and under proper guidance. Unsupervised and/ or unguided activities and/ or exercises can result in harm to the patient and we will in no way be held liable for such action.
Common Exercises for Knee Pain
Quadriceps muscle is the biggest muscle of the Knee. It has to be strengthened to overcome any Knee pathology, specially pain.
There are usually 3 types of Quads exercises:
- Isometric Quads
- Partial Arc Quads
- Full Arc Quads
Hamstring muscles are frequently contracted leading to pain or a felling of “Tightness” behind the Knee. Stretching .exercises help in relieving the pain.
Hip Abduction exercises strengthen the Gluteus muscles and help in improving the gait.
Knee pathology can limit the range of movement of the knee. Many patients complain of pain on bending the knee or inability to bend the knee.