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  • Knee Treatments
    • SUPARTZ® Joint Fluid Therapy
    • Knee arthoscopy
      • What is Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
      • Who is a Candidate for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
      • Nonsurgical Options / Reasons for Surgery
      • Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
      • Preparation for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
      • Day of Surgery
      • Postoperative Care / Rehabilitation 
    • Knee replacement
      • 30 Year Wear Performance
      • A Custom Fit for You
        • About VISIONAIRE◊
        • Accurate Alignment
        • Faster Recovery
        • Less Pain
        • Implant Longevity
        • VISIONAIRE◊ Patient Stories
          • Mike's Story
          • Pam's Story
      • Partial knee replacement
        • Before Partial Knee Replacement
        • After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
        • Technology of partial knee replacement
        • JOURNEY◊ DEUCE◊
      • Total knee replacement
        • Before Total Knee Replacement Surgery
        • After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
        • Total Knee Replacement Technology
        • Surgical techniques
          • Minimally invasive surgery
          • Computer-assisted knee replacement surgery
        • JOURNEY◊ Knee
          • Why does JOURNEY◊ Knee feel more natural?
            • Advanced design
            • Better Fit
            • Superior Material
            • What surgeons say
          • How is JOURNEY◊ Knee clinically proven?
          • Learn about fast recovery with JOURNEY◊ Knee
          • Who is a candidate for JOURNEY◊ Knee?
          • Benefits of JOURNEY◊ Knee
            • Regain your lifestyle with JOURNEY◊ Knee
              • Walking
              • Gardening
              • Working
          • A great fit for active women
    • Knee replacement for women
      • Don't delay
      • Implant design
      • Implant material
      • Rehabilitation
    • Knee revision surgery
      • Before Knee Revision Surgery
      • After Knee Revision Surgery
  • Broken Bones
    • EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System
    • Where's Your Fracture?
      • Healthy tips for broken bones
      • Fracture Treatments
      • How Fractures Heal
      • At Risk Fractures
    • About EXOGEN
      • Is EXOGEN right for me?
      • How EXOGEN Works
      • Here's the Proof
      • Indications for Use
    • EXOGEN and You
      • Why did my doctor prescribe EXOGEN?
      • How do I use EXOGEN?
      • How to get EXOGEN
      • Questions patients frequently ask about EXOGEN
    • Download EXOGEN Patient Information
    • EXOGEN Patient Stories
      • Gordon's Story
      • Donna's Story
      • Randal's Story
  • Hip treatments
    • Your Hip Anatomy
    • Staying Active
      • Exercises
      • Staying active after hip replacement surgery
      • General travel tips
    • Nutrition and Medication
    • Lifestyle Modifications
    • How your doctor chooses treatment
    • Hip arthroscopy
      • What is Arthroscopic Hip Surgery?
      • Who is a Candidate for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery?
      • Nonsurgical Options / Reasons for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
      • Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
      • Preparation for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
      • Day of Surgery
      • Postoperative Care / Rehabilitation
    • Hip resurfacing
      • Understanding the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System
        • BHR Glossary
      • BIRMINGHAM HIP◊ Resurfacing
        • Keep your bone
          • Restoring anatomy
          • Better loading
          • Options for the future
        • Get Back your activity
          • Activity Levels
        • Proven Clinical Success
          • No resurfacing performs as well as the BIRMINGHAM HIP◊
          • A review of the performance of the BIRMINGHAM HIP◊
        • Proven design features
          • The BIRMINGHAM HIP◊ has very low wear
          • The BIRMINGHAM HIP◊ is stable over time
          • Instruments and technique
        • Who is the right patient
          • A new concept?
          • Why get a total hip?
          • Which surgeon?
        • Technical Details
          • Clearance
          • Metal Phase
          • Socket Fixation
          • Potential Improvements
        • Surgery
          • Before Hip Resurfacing Surgery
          • Day of Surgery
          • After surgery
          • Life after surgery
    • Hip replacement
      • Hip replacement procedure
      • Before Hip Replacement Surgery
      • After Hip Replacement Surgery
      • Advanced wear-reducing surfaces
      • Surgical techniques
        • Minimally invasive surgery
        • Computer-assisted hip replacement surgery
    • Hip revision surgery
      • Before Hip Revision Surgery
      • After Hip Revision Surgery
      • Advanced wear-reducing hip replacements
  • Shoulder Procedures
    • What is Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery?
    • Who is a Candidate for Arthroscopic Shoulder
    • Anatomy and Function of the Shoulder
    • Nonsurgical Options / Reasons for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
    • Preparation for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
    • Day of Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
    • Postoperative Care / Rehabilitation
  • Gynecology Procedure
    • Uterine Polyp and Fibroid Disease
    • Treatment Options
    • A Safe Alternative
    • Preparation for Operative Hysteroscopy / Day of Surgery
    • Operative Hysteroscopy using the Smith & Nephew System
    • Postoperative Care
  • Limb Restoration
    • What is the ILIZAROV™ Method?
    • What is the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME◊ ?
      • Who is a candidate for the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME?
      • Planning for the journey
        • Understanding the Process
        • Planning Ahead
        • Your Core Team
        • Your Well-being
      • Life-Style Changes
        • Adjusting the Frame
        • Clothing Modifications
        • Activities of Daily Living
        • Clinic Visits
      • Rehabilitation
        • Ambulation with Crutches
        • Physical Therapy
        • Exercises
        • Pain Management
      • Pin Tract Sites
        • Pin Site Care
        • Pin-Tract Infections
        • Nerve Problems
      • After Treatment
      • Frequently Asked Questions

Staying active


Staying Active

When you have knee pain, exercise plays an important role in staying healthy and active. Exercise helps decrease fatigue, increase strength and flexibility and reduce joint pain. Moderate exercise can improve joint pain and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Common examples include stretching, biking, walking and light weight training. Underwater exercises have the added benefit of being low impact while providing mild resistance.

Your exercise program should reflect your goals. Before starting, understand your limits and what type of program will best meet your needs. Then talk to your physician to see how exercise can fit into your current treatment plan. Your doctor may recommend that you meet with a physical therapist to determine your specific exercise and joint protection needs.

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