Knee Kindred guide

Gentle Knee Exercise for Older Adults

For older adults, exercise selection should reflect current function, balance, medical conditions and confidence. A chair or stable support may make some movements more accessible.

Gentle does not mean trivial

For older adults, exercise selection should reflect current function, balance, medical conditions and confidence. A chair or stable support may make some movements more accessible.

Use symptoms as information, not a diagnosis

Knee symptoms vary widely. If you have an injury, major swelling, locking/giving way, inability to bear weight, fever with a hot/red knee, or symptoms that are not improving, seek appropriate medical advice.

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