However, be careful not to stay still for too long; a minimum of movement (not traumatic for the knee) is necessary to keep the muscles and joint in good condition!
2/ Avoid violent sports for the knee
Regular exercise is excellent for your health… unless you have knee pain and the discipline you practice involves movements that are dangerous for the knee!
The most important sports to avoid are those that place significant stress on the knee through repetitive impacts or sudden changes in trajectory. These include:
- football
- rugby
- Executed
- basketball
- tennis
On the contrary, you can practice without risk:
- Ride a bike
- Tai Chi
- To swim
- The Pilates
Do not hesitate to ask your doctor or physiotherapist for advice!
3/ Avoid being overweight
Did you know that being overweight, and especially being obese, is a worsening factor for knee pain? This can be explained quite simply. In fact, when you walk, your knees experience a force equivalent to 3 to 6 times your body weight. If this force is too high, you can imagine how much this force is accentuated!
The result is greater wear and tear on the knee: increased pain and an increased risk of osteoarthritis in overweight people.
If you’re concerned, consider adjusting your diet and lifestyle to help you lose those extra pounds weighing on your knees! Of course, a doctor can help you with this.
