Which sports are recommended – which not?

In general, in the case of knee arthrosis, the sports that cause little or no pain can be performed. It is important to enjoy movement and that a sporting activity can be integrated into everyday life. Sports that are easy on the joints, such as cycling or swimming, are recommended.

But also training on equipment in the gym, after instruction by a qualified trainer or physiotherapist, can be carried out pain-dependent without hesitation. Sports such as yoga or Pilates, which simultaneously promote muscle strength, coordination and mobility, are a good supplement to endurance training. Sports that involve rapid deceleration movements, such as walking downhill while hiking or downhill skiing, can also increase the symptoms and can be tried out as pain-dependent. The following articles may also be of interest to you in this regard:

Martial arts
Tennis
Handball
Soccer

Pain during strength exercises
Is it allowed to do sports despite pain?

Physiotherapy

The goals of physiotherapy for knee arthrosis are In knee joint arthrosis, the wear and tear of the cartilage surfaces of the joint also puts a strain on the capsule and ligament apparatus. The structures can shorten and stick together, further restricting mobility and joint play, which in turn leads to increased pain due to increased contact pressure. These processes can be counteracted in physiotherapy by active and passive joint mobilization, capsule stretching and stretching of the muscles surrounding the joint.The program also includes practicing with a handstick or supports and learning techniques for bending down or kneeling on the floor.

Strengthening exercises on the mat, on equipment or with aids can strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint and thus improve the guidance of the joint. Regular physiotherapy and sports activities can significantly delay surgery for knee arthrosis. The articles listed here will provide you with further information:

Relieve pain
To maintain and improve mobility
To make everyday movement sequences more economical

Mobility training knee
Stretching exercises knee