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.
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.
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.
The following are some weak knee stretches recommended by Medi-Dyne:
There are a couple exercises for weak knees that you can perform using the ProStretch® Plus Adjustable Calf Stretcher:
1. Stretch hamstring, surrounding muscles and tendons
2. The Squeeze
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.
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.