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Can my wife walk on treadmill
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My wife was having knee pain since two months
On consultation with an Orthopaedic surgeon
She is diagnosed with knee arthritis
I am attaching xray for referral.
My Doctor told her to walk and do cycling
As walking is not possible for her Doctor adviced her to walk on treadmill just nrmal walking on treadmill for 5-10 mins with speed of 3 and inclination till 5 degree
Can she walk on treadmill as the gym instructors are telling her that she should not use treadmill
As in my opinion Doctors advice is more genuine
Kindly tell your opinion whether she can just nrmal walking on treadmill for 5-10 mins
Thanks
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--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
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It's early onset osteoarthritis of knee
Treadmill is not necessary
Avoid sitting cross legged ,squatting
Kindly keep reviewing if symptoms worsen as she might need some physiotherapy
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Its OA knee as u know. It is a progressive condition.
Limit her activity as per your doctors order.
she can walk, use treadmill.
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As of now u should focus more on strengthening of your quadriceps and hamstrings. As your pain gets better then gradually shift to these exercises.
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
Your treating orthopaedician must have advised walking as a part of weight reduction program.
5-10 mins normal pace walking on a trademill with proper sport shoes wont hurt.
Better exercises in OA knee :
Static cycling ( gym cycle)
Swimming
Walking in waist deep swimming pool
Quadriceps and hamstring strengthening exercises (under physiotherapist's guidance)
Lifestyle modification:
Avoid jumping, running and climbing stairs
Donot sit cross legged.
Avoid squatting.
Use western commode.
Ice fomentation
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Better to avoid
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