2 exercises to REDUCE knee pain down the stairs

[@terryengle808]

I’ve been doing these exercises for about two weeks now and I’m amazed that I’m able to go down the stairs on alternate feet without holding on! I used to go down one foot then bring the other foot on the same stairs holding on! These exercises work! Thank you Dr. Kuhn!

[@arthritisadventure]

That's a great win! Glad you have seen great outcomes.

[@paulb1383]

Great, thanks

[@teresacrowley4076]

This lady is the best!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you!

[@chrisb7087]

The single leg sit/stand is brilliant. The regular one is great but this modification finds and improves the weaker leg ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you like the video!

[@nirmalajeyakumar6288]

I'm from India. 66 years. Going down the stairs is difficult for me. I'm going down sideways for the past 1year. Unfortunately i happened to see your video today. I'll try to follow your method. 🎉🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@janjenkinson1829]

How are you doing now?

[@arundhatimalviya3533]

Please do a video on easy exercises for improving balance for seniors with arthritis

[@arthritisadventure]

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[@mweb1]

No such thing as a senior. It's disrespectful.

[@jayneliberty3429]

One thing you forgot to mention is that there is a crutch next to you on almost all staircases. The handrail. When you are hanging on to it you are not putting all of the weight on the one knee. You are distributing some of the weight to the arm and handrail. It also helps with balance. Do the exercises and follow her advice but use the handrail!! ❤

[@abhayameenakshikrishnamurt4482]

God Bless you Dear Divine mother...... I am a rheumatoid patient and having stiff left knee and foot.. Somehow I am passing my days.. I am 67 yrs..and seeing your wonderful videos and motherly touching wordings I am encouraged and seing again and again your videos and getting more happiness. God bless you and your family EVER... Your encouraging wording with useful videos make us to live happily in our old ladies... Thank you so much.. You are a wonderful mother to all..❤❤❤❤

[@abhayameenakshikrishnamurt4482]

in our old age..

[@BarbaraLebrecht]

Wish i had been listening/watching someone like you before i made a mess. I am a very slow doer not learner. Thank Alyssa for your explanations. They are spot on.

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! You got this!

[@Highdesertqueenie]

Great and perfect timing. Been having trouble with my left knee. Appreciate you❤️

[@arthritisadventure]

Hope it helps!

[@renujadhav5470]

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[@leahw4187]

Love your videos. You are so informative and kind.

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for the kind feedback.

[@tallypupthompson7888]

Excellent just came at the right time I’m doing your sit stand, 5 reps 4 times a day, was wondering how to strengthen my dodgy leg thanks for providing the next step!

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy to help!

[@janjenkinson1829]

I use a weighted ball 6lbs to start then 8lbs. I sit in a chair or platform ( planet fitness) holding the ball close to my chest above my stomach, between my breast. This adds strength to legs.

[@pattiepepper6217]

Thank you SO MUCH for this! I'm a young person, but I was very rough on my knees as a kid playing soccer, karate, etc. My knee pain got worse and now I'm not as active and it's really been a detriment to my health. Thank you so much for giving me hope and a plan to improve my knee strength and health! Thank you!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm here to give hope! Glad you like the channel.

[@deericcio3379]

My feet , ankles and toes are swollen and painful in the morning and I have 16 stairs to go down every morning. I will work on these exercises ( I am 60, life long arthritis sufferer)

[@janjenkinson1829]

How’s it going now

[@magpie1492]

Well I wish I had this video after breaking my ankle. I really struggled to learn to walk down the stairs normally again and first thing in the morning is still challenging. My biggest hurdle was fear ( broke my ankle falling down a flight of steps). It also dawned on me that walking downstairs was actually a controlled 'fall'. That scared me witless. I regained the strength in my leg and ankle but only conquered my fear by using music to time me into stepping off. I still hum the star wars theme to get me going!😂

[@powerWithinUs4055]

You’re exactly right….fear….that great motivator. You no doubt have seen Tooberville's karmic step. I watched the clip several times. He has carry-ons. First step, one foot down, draws the next foot to that step, alongside the foot. Second step, same. Both feet on the same step. The third step, he crossed over, like one does on stairs. Then as karma would have it, the sucker slid all the way down. It was the suitcases throwing him off. He was unnecessarily critical of President Biden. Anyone can fall, and they do. In the Presidents case, he was in the sunlight with a long speech. Turned…black tarp on the floor. He didn’t see what they put down to hold the tarp. Ummmm, use hay bales. Secret Service does a sweep…they should have noted it. After his big slip and fall, Tommy had no business being critical. With your situation, if you have wide enough stairs, get a chair glide. Expensive, but medical deduction. Failing that, more safety grab bars, they’re not just for the shower. I have small ones at the top of the stairs, it gives me a boost. Fire safety is number one, but try things until you lose your fear, use dollar store pool mattresses against the wall. If the stairs are open, you might want a temporary wall. Think quick egress always. Did you have on shoes that contributed to the fall? Maybe slip off shoes, use rubberized socks, get shoes back on when you get to the bottom.

[@JohnJohnson-vs5pk]

Thank you for the demonstration to improve my staircase abilities either up or down especially going down stairs. I did surgery on my knees more than twenty years after after an accident while moving furnitures. After the surgery and physiotherapy I went to every day activities with no problem, but as I got older pain starts to set in cause by bone and bone

[@janjenkinson1829]

Thank you! I will definitely try these exercises. Going down stairs difficult. Knee will lock up. Hope this helps me.

[@ayla279]

Your exercises are great and very helpful, thank you so much Alyssa.🙏🙏👏👏👏👌👌💐

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you like them.

[@DeborahGrubb-y5r]

Thank you,I had surgery on back and now right foot is numb for many years but now I have a lot of problems going up the stairs,very weak and painful knees and leg .I love your exercises,thanks so much

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@mila1844]

Thank you for your videos 🥰❤❤❤My knee arthritis where I feel like someone is stabbing my knees with needles have made me stopped any physical activities. Your videos have given me hope again.

[@arthritisadventure]

You got this! I am here to spread hope and knowledge.

[@charleneharwood6989]

Thankful for you helping us to help ourselves. I actually took a long walk without my crutch. Thankful

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@citticat2]

I injured my knee the end of August with a slow recovery (72) then I came across the video and decided to walk down the stairs. Ouch, but I did two sets anyway. Will continue to progress. Great Video - Thanks.

[@haydeevallesmatos5817]

❤You are the Best, very thanks.

[@BrerWolf]

I am grateful Doctor for your videos on knee rehabilitation, they have been a great help to me....Thank you!!

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you've seen such a benefit!

[@donk9132]

I’m 75, I have a secure railing on one wall at the legal height……I hold the railing with one hand and go down the stairs backwards…….looking down at the steps at all times……making sure to not miss a step….…holding the railing until I reach the bottom…..it saves my knees as I’m using different muscles …….I do it every morning and have been for years……you need to make sure you keep your eyes on your feet making contact with the next step down …… hold the railing until you reach the bottom …..it saves my knees first thing in the morning !!

[@peggyscott66]

Oh this is something i need so badly! Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you liked the video.

[@RitaDutta-c4e]

Yes Dr Alyssa you are the best.

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you :)

[@briansupermag3918]

i'll give this a try. But I go down the stairs BACKWARDS it helps a lot for when i have to do stairs

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@shahnazshaikh6833]

You are so so much helpful than our local therapists on insurance plans...we get just 20 mins therapy and hardly suggestions...i have both spondylesthisis grade 1 and knee arthritis both legs (with knee valgus) as well as stiffness in metatarsal of feet..and i find it difficult going down stairs as well as doing squats ..pls help me

[@carolinegathercole8473]

I’ve been goin downstairs backwards for a long time now it feels much safer

[@kudzumoose3861]

I’m just becoming aware of my leg weakness especially going down. I’m going to do these exercises every day.

[@janjenkinson1829]

Me too. How’s it going?

[@joanneryan8508]

i have Rheumatoid arthritis in both knees, i use to take medications for it i stopped taking them cause it made me sick, i go to the side going down, going up is easier for me! i walk and do strength training exercises mom-thursday. i can now do squats from the couch, one exercise i still find difficult is squats i can’t do them at all i do your warm up video every morning before exercising

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for enjoying our arthritis workouts! 😊 We're thrilled to have you as part of our community. If you're looking for even more tailored arthritis workout videos and exclusive content, our 'Adventurers for Life' membership at www.KeepTheAdventureAlive.com/start might be just what you need! In our membership, we offer a wide range of exercises designed specifically for arthritis, monthly live masterclasses with Q&A sessions, a library of targeted workouts, and so much more to help you on your journey. You can learn more about it on our website or feel free to ask if you have any questions. We'd love to have you join us for even more personalized support and content. Stay active and healthy!" 🏋️‍♀️💪😃

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

Thanks so much for this. You explained it better than anyone has. I’m 5 months post trkr. I can now go up with surgery knee better than non surgery, but down is sooo much harder. Now I have something to work on.

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the video. Keep up the great work.

[@hestergreen2031]

Okay need to work on this

[@arthritisadventure]

Good luck!

[@shobhakrishnamurthy9825]

Excellent video for artritic patients including me where I find to climb stairs. Very helpful.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you think so!

[@natanyoga]

This is all very nice and I have been doing these for a while and still the pain in my knees excruciating. Should one practice despite the pain?

[@powerWithinUs4055]

Just the person to ask. I’ve been using tape on various points around the knee. I have a severe injury to my right foot, fused ankle, forty years on. Naturally throws gait off, but the knee is not bad enough for a replacement. Have two hip replacements, stellar performance, but knees are harder. It’s not that bad. I’ve used all manner of elastic wraps and support devices without result. There’s one cozy that works well. It stays on, which is the best thing. Easier than a sock to put on, and it stays in place. But I’ve seen…there’s athletic tape, people use for the knee. It’s brightly colored so you can ascertain how it was wrapped. Criss cross, counter pressure, acupressure-type points. I haven’t made the purchase yet. I used blue painters tape. It’s ouch less and way cheaper than surgical tape. I used a silver dollar, which pressed just so, secured with tape. Maybe it was a false sense of security or heat buildup. Felt better after I wore it for the day. I think muscles and connective tissue can be re-trained, so I want to try this. Great video. Well done, thank you. We have to pick apart these things, and help each other. We look to doctors. We should be looking to each other to share what works. Houses should be designed better. Ramps instead of steps. Eliminate needless and dangerous steps wherever they are. Two steps going to the garage….no thanks. A sunken living room….no. It’s not just our knees, pets have four.

[@theastewart6721]

Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@arthritisadventure]

My pleasure!

[@indracool6894]

You are very good ...actualy awesome ... .thank you and god bless you...amazing... so young and so good ..

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you so much!

[@leslielee7670]

These are great!! Thank you!! Your channel is worth subscribing to! 🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you are enjoying the videos!!

[@sarmisthamandal1101]

Ma'am which leg r u referring as the weaker one...Pl make it clear...thank u for this video

[@elainebarber8047]

Thank you. You are excellent !

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you so much!

[@chandrajohn9935]

Mam make video on ropic Bow Legs how to do correct make easy exercise and Acupressure points too ..Thankyou mam

[@dannidunn9302]

Absolutely excellent information!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you think so!

[@pskeck04]

Dr Alyssa my problem is going up stairs. I can go down pretty good. Thank you for any suggestions.

[@arthritisadventure]

Stay on the lookout for future videos. I have that on the list to develop for the channel! Thanks for the feedback.

[@pskeck04]

Looking for to seeing it, thank you so much!

[@francisaja-l9x]

Thank you very much again..Alyssa...now I can go up hill and down hill easyly...not only on stairs...but on real track...🎉😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Great job!

[@lramnarain6782]

Excellent Explanation.Deserve much thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@sha8342]

My overall balance had gradually become bad. And doing something that used to be simple for me. I no longer could do standing. Putting on and removing pants. Going down stairs had become a problem as well. Honestly it surprised me that going down seemed more difficult than going up stairs. And forget about doing either while carrying something, like a laundry basket or groceries. Tho this is embarrassing too admit. I didn’t understand all these new difficulties were due the severe strength loss in my lower body. Particularly the balance issues. Until things progressed to a point that I finally told my doctor about my bad balance. Immediately the doctor said it’s due to weakness in your legs etc.! Omg I felt so stupid. Nevertheless the same weakness issues have affected my upper body, arms hands etc. Despite having multiple chronic health issues and a lot I’m dealing with daily. I can honestly say that it’s scary once you begun loosing your ability to function independently. These exercises I’m going too start doing. Ty for the detailed instructions. Any therapy exercises to regain grip strength and arms strength you can show? For people who experience crippling pain in the fingers thumbs etc.

[@powerWithinUs4055]

Lots of things work a little. It’s up to us to figure them out and implement. Give yourself more light at the stairs. The rope lights are readily available now 16-20' feet, stretch at the baseboard of the stairs. Don’t trip on a cord. Work with position, when you have it right, use a drill hole to get a safety through to another space with a plug. Even if you have adequate light, rope light will orient not just you, but visitors and pets. Dollar store pool noodles. Colors are great for visual cueing, use in staircase, bathroom, bedroom. I use them to block where robovac shouldn’t go. The lower body strength can be helped by using a stationary bike. Not all alike. As we know, if it isn’t fun, it’ll become a clothes tree. Recumbent bikes are a pretty penny, but worth it. Mine has lasted 15 years. It was crucial to my mobility improvement. Strong does that. We have to modify our home surroundings. Not just keep from falling…how to recover if it happens. Simple things help. For the painful hands and joints…welcome massage oil techniques. Use castor oil, cover with a tea towel, overnight or for an hour as you watch tv. Acupressure information is on the web. We have to meet aging where we can, it’s entirely too bossy.

[@Lisaperry1001]

Thanks so much I am feeling quiet emotional 🥲 because no one has ever told me this before 💕❤️🌸💜🙏

[@arthritisadventure]

Ah, you are so welcome! Have a great 2024!

[@erumkhan8394]

I have a swallon knee and lot of pain and difficult to bend please send some tips to reduce swallon knee

[@imeldareerman6280]

❤ you explain it very WEll thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lsbdabarkads2761]

I’m experiencing pain going down the stairs.Thanks a lot!🫶

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@janjenkinson1829]

My knee locks up very difficult

[@krublee]

Thank You so much!!!!! finishing g up pt sessions but i’m always looking for more specific strengthening exercises

[@arthritisadventure]

We have a pathway with progressions of workouts/exercises in our membership, Adventurers for Life. You can join here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start

[@armi4276]

You are a big help to us

[@arthritisadventure]

Great to hear!

[@ourlifeinnorthcarolina4231]

You are brilliant!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dawncarter7963]

My physical therapist has me doing lateral step down exercise and my left surgical leg is the one staying on the step and lowering my right leg slowly when I go to bend my knee I get pain in my knee and if I keep going down farther it feels like my knee is going to push out of socket. I told my therapist and she said I haven't loaded my knee in a really long time and she said some pain is good to push past but it is hard to push past because I am afraid my knee will go out of place. I told my therapist but I don't feel she really listens to me when I tell her I am unable to do something because of pain.

[@lekhanag]

Love your exercises and the explanations … Could you please show ROM exercises for knee which I’m unable to bend beyond 90 degrees. Thanks so much.

[@arthritisadventure]

5 Exercises to Improve Your Knee Flexion with a Physical Therapist kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojdfnuImrqgrck

[@fondawebb4527]

THIS is the video I needed to see.....SUBSCRIBED!

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome to the channel!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

The leg that is on the back to support the weight of body will experience pain if the knee is weak , painful. If you teach us to incorporate deep breathing when doing exercises, it will help us feel stronger, less pain. For instance, when we sit down, breathe in. When we stand up, breathe out. Breath is the best healer. Will howe, the physical therapist in UK teaches us about breathing when doing eccentric and excentric movemnt. I spell wrong. Sorry. Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

I have a breathing video looking to release in the coming weeks.

[@asitalahiri6828]

Please share some exercises for bow legs

[@SafetyBriefer]

Good lord her quads are amazing.

[@robertshipp9000]

Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@kinjalthummar9326]

Nicely explained really 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it

[@evapaula-re7rp]

This is a very good idea!!🙏🙏🙏

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you think so!

[@Jay-bv2xr]

Salamat

[@janseger-i4v]

Any suggestions for expediting exercises following knee replacement surgery.

[@arthritisadventure]

Here's a video for exercises after knee replacement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHJc5WFpLaNd5o

[@a.j.garrett9639]

It's been years! It would be great to walk down stairs normally again

[@arthritisadventure]

best of luck!

[@janjenkinson1829]

Me too. How are you doing?

[@vernalachance6809]

Love this Will definitely do this every day

[@hondahoney8501]

Was wondering...what is your brand of shoes you have on? We all know shoes make a diffrence too. What brand would you recommend? Thanks for the videos!

[@arthritisadventure]

Hi! The shoes I'm wearing are from this company, kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35. Everyone has different shoe preferences but people have had luck with this brand.

[@nahla1502]

Are these exercise safe for my grade 4 (right) & grade 3 (left) osteo arthritis knee ? I use metal knee brace to stabilize my valgus right knee.

[@maryanndemereckis9673]

Please let me know how to get help for the I T band on outside of knee.

[@janjenkinson1829]

Hi did you ever find an answer?

[@sharonmitchel1377]

I went to a gym for the first time in years. I’ve been using a bike and treadmill in pulmonary rehab. I haven’t had any knee pain and have been doing really well. I do have the weakness where that knee caves in a bit when doing sit to stands but I thought I was getting better. This morning at the new gym, I tried the elliptical. My left knee hurt right away. Would the exercises in this video help? Or do you have a better option.

[@abdulrahim2mohammad290]

Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome

[@thirupathimurugan7315]

Thank you mam

[@chrisb7087]

Question on the single leg sit/stand. Should the back leg (that does the work) always have its heel on the floor? I have to extend mine out more to keep heel on floor for this exercise.

[@Delfin_Azul]

Thank you so much

[@arthritisadventure]

You're most welcome

[@FlipMacz]

Thank you🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome

[@joanwalford1959]

Wow. Timely info

[@arthritisadventure]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@EndlessRain1980th]

I have outer knee torn meniscus…. What are the best exercises to heal? I don’t wanna go for aurgery 😢

[@peronsh]

I often feel knee pain after playing tennis, and I just started doing the exercises. Is it OK if you feel a bit of pain when performing the routine? I'm doing the basic one squatting down onto a chair.

[@thomasharrison72]

Going to try these, my knee creaks

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@bubutplata5435]

Is the case the same if going up and down a spiral stair case ?

[@emmasue4181]

Excellent

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you so much 😀

[@clawrence9585]

Could you please put down below the name of your trainers you wear ? Many Thanks !!

[@arthritisadventure]

They are from this website. Glad you like the videos! kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

My right leg and knee do the exercise quite well, but my left knee hurts when I sit with the left leg back. But on stairs, I feel more secure puting my right leg down first, then the left foot on the same step. I really want to get back to just going down one foot per step. Any ideas for strengthening the left leg without the knee hurting so much? Feels likey knee is trying to do the work of the thigh muscle.

[@zdenkarahne3398]

Good, but it is a priblem doing this sitting down exercises because of the painfull knees 😢

[@slavicapetrovic1141]

Divni ste ❤

[@nancyjuszczak6216]

What about going backwards? That is what I do for many years

[@kudzumoose3861]

Just started these exercises. I’m really feeling the thigh muscles working when I stand up too, is that expected? I’m thinking that’s a good thing…?

[@arthritisadventure]

Your quads are being used when you stand up.

[@therrykeasberry425]

I walk backwards going down stairs, the same way you would walk down a ladder, it’s for me the safest way!! And hold on to the banners!!

[@sheilalyda231]

I do the same thing! It is so much easier to walk down steps backwards! But I'm going to do these exercises to see how much it will help.

[@sherebanoufakhri]

I have suffered a bad patellar dislocation two years ago. I still struggle with stairs. I fear the patella will move again as I go down

[@devijaykaran526]

You are the 👌

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks!

[@lataporecha6869]

hello dr. how can I make my ankle strong? which exercise is for ankle?

[@arthritisadventure]

My membership, Adventurers for Life is a full body comprehensive program with varying levels. You can find out more here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start

[@teremanzur]

I go down the stairs in that manner. I'st a way to avoid pain

[@lorrainedecosta5079]

Alyssa did you by any chance publish a book with all your tips on arthritis??? Love your videos!!! 😍

[@arthritisadventure]

I do have a book, but the best tips and videos are in my membership Adventurers for Life. You can learn more here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start

[@ritasharp5676]

I had a knee replacement. I hoped I would be able to come down normally after it, but am restricted to 85 degree bend. Frustrating

[@mweb1]

My question is, how do some people get into this dilemma in the first place?

[@sdlm2002]

Interesting. Does this help reduce pain going up the stairs? That is so much worse for me. My hips don't seem like they want to working independent of each other. It is quite difficult and painful to lift my foot to place it on the stair.

[@arthritisadventure]

2 Exercises to REDUCE Knee Pain UP the Stairs kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6TaGCaZ9xniNE

[@patcellphonestutts6959]

I do squats regularly each morning 15, so should my leg knee only be catching hurting…..I’m 79

[@donnieo9119]

For now I can only go down the stairs backwards ( it has become almost impossible to go down forward )

[@raystack6250]

20 body wt Squats a day helps too

[@barbarawall6349]

Knee joints seem to be hurting more, what am I doing wrong?