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Knee pain and walking
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.
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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.
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Yeah its safe, don't worry.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
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.
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Dr. Pritam Palkar
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Pune
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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