Knee school for the treatment of arthrosis

The exercises for strengthening the thigh extensor and flexor muscles can also be performed well in cases of existing knee arthrosis. Number of repetitions: 3-4 series of 10-15 repetitions with 10sec. Holding time, the break between the training series is 1-2 minutes, every 2nd day training Load intensity: approx.

60% of maximum strength Subjective check: during the repetitions 7-10 the load must be clearly felt, attention should be paid to fatigue tremor Goal: systematic training should increase the load and improve stability. The load capacity of the cartilage can only be increased by increasing the load. Starting position: sitting on a table, a Thera band is wrapped around the foot of the affected leg and attached to a point at both ends Exercise: the patient pulls the knee joint downwards against the resistance of the Thera band into the flexion starting position: prone position with stretched legs on a mat, a weight cuff is located on the lower leg of the affected leg directly above the ankle joint Exercise execution the foot is slowly moved towards the buttocks and slowly brought back to the starting position, holding it slowly Important an assistant pays attention to the correct axial executionStarting position supine the legs are turned on, the arms are lying sideways next to the body Exercise The pelvis is lifted until the body is in shoulder position, both heels are lifted into the matStarting position supine position, the legs are turned on, the arms are lying sideways next to the body Exercise The pelvis is lifted until the body is in shoulder position, the heel of the affected leg is lifted into the mat, the healthy leg is extended at thigh level, while the pelvic bones should remain at the same level

Exercise 5

Starting position: sitting on a table, both legs are bent, the healthy leg hooks under the affected leg Exercise execution: the affected leg gives holding resistance against the healthy leg in the direction of knee flexion, both legs go slowly in the direction of extension, while the affected leg presses continuously against the healthy leg Important: since this exercise trains the flexor muscles of the affected leg eccentrically (decreasing, slowing down muscle strength), the slow holding execution is important