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Knee pain and walking

2020-08-14 11:09:22
I have slight pain in both the knees whlie bending or climbing stairs. I hve statred doing knee exercise for the same. I hve a habit of walking for 45 mins ( two times ie 1.5 hours) in a day. I dont feel any pain or discomfort while walking. Is it safe for my knees if i walk for 1.5 hours in a day?
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Yes it's safe and good.

Answered2020-08-14 16:34:37

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Hi, this is Dr.Rajesh. U need to do specific Muscle Strengthening which supports your Knee and physiotherapy will deal with this . Nothing major,u can cont your walking, cycling will be better than walking.

Answered2020-08-14 15:11:19

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Yeah its safe, don't worry.

Answered2020-08-14 13:31:12

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Hi Practo User, Walking is always good. Please follow a few other things as well: Don't walk on hard or concrete surface. Don't walk up and down the stairs. Wear properly padded soft shoes. Don't sit cross-legged on the floor or use a Indian toilet. Regards.

Answered2020-08-16 10:38:57

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Yes that's fine.. Continue knee strengthening exercises as well.. Some warmup and stretching exercises too
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walking 45 min on straight road/ ground is fine avoid up hill or down hill walks

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