19/05/2022
Exercises that cure knee pain due to degeneration often focus on the quadriceps, tendon muscles and back muscles to support the protection and maintenance of knee joint function, while also helping to prevent injuries from occurring (2). The top 5 exercises for weak knee joints are highly valued can be mentioned as follows:
1. Quadriceps Exercises
quadriceps play an important role in stabilizing the knee, so in people who have weak knee joints due to deterioration, quadriceps training is important. To perform this exercise, patients need to:
Lie on your back on the floor.
Stretch one leg and stretch one leg
Roll up a towel and place under the knees of the stretched legs
Slowly tighten the quadriceps on the stretched leg and hold for 5 seconds, then slowly relax again.
Rest for 5 seconds and then repeat the upper muscle tightening
Exercise 3 times a day, 10 times a day, and don’t forget to change your legs while exercising.
In addition, patients with knee osteoarthritis can also train this muscle group with straight leg lift exercises with the following steps:
Lie on your back on the floor.
Straighten one leg, while at the same time stretching the other to support the lower back
Tighten the quadriceps on the stretched leg, while raising this leg straight up so that the knees of the leg are the same
Maintain the up position for a few seconds and then slowly drop your legs to the floor while still tightening your thigh muscles.
Repeat the leg lift as above
Do 3 exercises a day, 10 times a day, and change legs while exercising
2. Flexible tendon stretching exercises
Tendon muscle tension is a common problem in people with knee osteoarthritis. The exercises below not only help overcome this condition but also contribute to increased flexibility as well as range of motion of the knee joint.
Training steps include:
Lie on your back on the floor with your legs outstretched.
Use a long cord (which can be replaced with a long towel, or use your hands) around one sole of the foot
Use your hands to stretch the rope to raise your legs until you feel the muscles in the back of your knees and thighs stretch slightly.
Maintain the upper position for 30 seconds and then slowly lower your legs.
Repeat the above movement with the other leg
Do the exercise once a day, 3 times each on both legs.
3. Back muscle exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis
The purpose of this exercise is to train the back muscles to support body control, stabilize the legs and maintain balance when the patient is standing or walking. The training process will include:
Lie on your stomach on a flat surface with your legs outstretched.
Place a pillow underneath to help keep your back straight.
Tighten the back muscles and slowly lift one leg up (legs still straightened)
Stay in position for a few seconds and then slowly lower your legs.
Do the exercise 3 times a day, 10 times each with both legs
4. Calf muscle dilation
The effects of this knee osteoarthritis exercise help maintain foot and ankle flexibility, while improving the ability to balance while walking.
Training steps include:
Stand facing the wall, placing your hands on the wall to support balance
Step one foot forward and slowly bend down to your knees.
The other foot straightens backwards, not to lift the heel off the floor.
Continue to bend the front knee and straighten the back leg until you feel a slight tension in the posterior calf muscles
Hold for 30 seconds and slowly return to your original position.
Repeat the movement three times and then switch your legs.
Exercise once a day.
5. Some other exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis
The exercises below can help cure degenerative knee pain by strengthening all 3 groups of the quadriceps, hamstring muscles and back muscles. Patients can practice according to the following instructions:
Half squat
Stand up straight, feet shoulder -width apart.
Straighten your arms first or insert a lotus flower
Gently bend your pillow into a half-sitting position.
Keep your back straight, don’t lean forward.
Maintain a half-sitting position for 5 seconds and then slowly return to the original position.
Do the exercise 3 times, 10 times each
Pinch one foot
Standing upright, you can provide a chair to sit on to support balance if necessary
Straighten one leg forward and lift about 30cm
Slowly bend the remaining leg to form a position to prepare to sit on the chair, avoiding letting the stretched leg cross the bent leg downwards.
Hold for 5 seconds and then return to the original position.