Weak Knee Exercises

In order to strengthen and improve mobility in the knees, it will be essential for someone with weak knees to participate in some exercises and weak knee stretches. Often times individuals become discouraged when they experience weakness and pain, but the truth is that with proper exercises for weak knees, they can begin to enjoy all the activities they have always enjoyed.

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Protect the Muscles Weak Knees Stretches How to Prevent Weak Knees? Conclusion

Protect the Muscles

When doing exercises for weak knees, it is important to protect the muscles, cartilage, and tendons in the knee by wearing the proper protective gear. The Cho-Pat® Dual Action Knee Strap is something that you can wear while doing the exercises, so as to relieve pain and prevent additional pain.

Cho-Pat® Dual Action Knee Strap

$29.99

In addition, Tuli’s® Gaitors® 3/4 Length Arch Supports are essential to wear in order to ensure proper alignment during weak knee stretches, and they are also another great tool for how to prevent weak knees.

Tuli's® Gaitors® 3/4 Length Arch Supports

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Weak Knees Stretches

The following are some weak knee stretches recommended by Medi-Dyne:

ProStretch® Plus The Adjustable Calf Stretcher

There are a couple exercises for weak knees that you can perform using the ProStretch® Plus Adjustable Calf Stretcher:

ProStretch® Plus Adjustable Calf Stretcher

$31.99

1. Stretch hamstring, surrounding muscles and tendons

Step 1: Insert one foot properly into the ProStretch® Plus. With the opposite foot, step backwards with one large step.
Step 2: Point the heel in the ProStretch® Plus toward the floor and keep it there, bending the knee slightly.
Step 3: Carefully lean the chest forward. Straighten the knee as you go.
Step 4: Hold for 30 seconds, roll foot to neutral position, and repeat.

2. The Squeeze

Step 1: Sit on the floor with your back up straight and your knees bent up. The soles of your feet should be flat on the floor in front of you.
Step 2: Place a pillow between your knees and squeeze it with your legs. Strive to engage the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen.
Step 3: Hold for 10 seconds, release, and repeat 20 times

How to Prevent Weak knees?

Knowing how to prevent weak knees will help you to avoid pain and discomfort. Before and after any workout or other physically strenuous activity, stretch using the ProStretch® Plus. In addition, strive to keep the pounds off, stay in shape, and stay limber. When exercising, perfect your technique so that added strain is not put upon the knees.

Conclusion

To find more medically approved tools for how to prevent weak knees, contact Medi-Dyne today at 1-800-810-1740 or 1-817-251-8660 and let’s get started.