What exercises do you suggest for someone with knee problems (i.e. low-no impact)?

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  • michaelgkucsma
    michaelgkucsma Posts: 12 Member
    michaelgkucsma wrote: »
    Xandersmommy wrote: »
    So my first exercise video back into this and I wake up this morning with my knee so inflamed I cannot walk. I'm still currently in pain, but doin a little better than a hobble. Any suggestions on low impact exercises??

  • michaelgkucsma
    michaelgkucsma Posts: 12 Member
    Google hoka tennis shoes or go zappo.com. they will help.
  • Drewlssix
    Drewlssix Posts: 272 Member
    Like others have said see a specialist, sports medicine/rehab therapist.

    As for exercises water routines are great for cardio and general fitness but lifting/strength training is something I STRONGLY believe in and recomend. In that respect of course squats are one of the most basic lifts and something you will have trouble with. But they can be replaced with a movement called the "good morning" for those with knee problems.

    For the specifics though I recommend referring to a trainer experienced both in strength training and sports injury rehab.
  • emmoen
    emmoen Posts: 218 Member
    Swim, bike, walk, 4 way straight leg raise, isometric quad set, stretching of hamstring and IT band and calf, heel slides, ankle pumps

    And don't forget RICE if there is swelling
    Rest, ice, compression and elevation !

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  • amwood1528
    amwood1528 Posts: 24 Member
    Any type of water exercise.
  • CJsf1t
    CJsf1t Posts: 414 Member
    allison_moushey wrote: »
    I had ACL Reconstruction surgery and it didn't heal very well. The therapy was awful. I've been wondering the same thing because I see squats and stairs and running everywhere.
    I'll have to try something swim - involved. I do use a spin bike and that has been pretty good

    I have knee pain too,chondromalacia patella. I found pilates very helpful.It strengthened my weak quads and now I am almost pain free
  • Xandersmommy
    Xandersmommy Posts: 32 Member
    Thank you!! I will be trying these after I speak w/ dr. on monday
  • NextRightThing2015
    NextRightThing2015 Posts: 12 Member
    Ice and elevation should help with the swelling.
    I had ACL reconstruction surgery 8 weeks ago and, after eight weeks of physical therapy, am now allowed to do limited time on treadmill (at 1.5 mph), recumbent bicycle and swimming. Will move to elliptical soon.
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