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Knee pain due to walking

2022-06-12 03:53:58
My father is suffering from DIABETES, ACKD,CABG surgery done in 2019. Sir, doctor has given a target of 5000 steps walking daily to improve his heart functioning as his LVEF is very low & for diabetes related issue But it is astonishing to note that he has severe pain in the knee region due to walking what to do now ? How can he achieved the target?
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It may be due to age related degenerative joint disease. Need to increase walking gradually
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Quadriceps strengthening exercises
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Hinged knee brace while walking

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