2 Exercises to REDUCE Knee Pain UP the Stairs

Wish you could go up the stairs one after the other? 🔃
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Tired of feelings slow when going up the stairs? Wish the knee pain would just go away and stairs would become easier? Your wish can be granted! 🎉
When it comes to knee pain up the stairs, it's important to make sure you are building strength to support the knee joint and power to help propel you up. Without the proper muscular strength and power, you may be limited to doing one step at a time. If you are lacking confidence on one leg- this can make stair climbing difficult as well.
In this video, you'll learn why stair climbing can become difficult as well as two exercises to help reduce knee pain up the stairs. You'll also learn a trick to unlock more stair climbing exercises without increasing pain. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist shows you stair climbing secrets to get started on your journey.
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Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[@govindvedaprakashshandilya3744]

Feeling blessed to discover Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, my new physiotherapist. ❤ Your contributions are genuinely appreciated. May God bless you abundance in everything. Regards, Govind Vedaprakash Shandilya

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@janjenkinson1829]

@@arthritisadventure AGREED!!!

[@cottondai]

Lateral stair climbing is an insightful easy simpler tip.

[@user-tm8ru5xr1m]

Thankyou Doctor.I'm watching your video from Sri Lanka .I have been finding that I have difficulty in climbing up and down stairs,for nearly ten years now.I'm 65 years old now.I'll try your exercises and see, whether I can improve my condition.Thankyou for sharing Doctor.🎉❤🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

Best of luck!

[@pweeloco510]

My new physical therapist ❤

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Me too. ❤

[@alpha7ization]

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[@clearfamily7488]

Thank you for being so informative. My hip and knee hurt so bad everytime I walk up my stairs. Thanks Again, Have A Great Day

[@user-xv7qh5jb4f]

Excellent work, Dr. Kuhn. Thanks.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GianetanSekhon]

Alyssa Kuhn rocks!!! Thanks a ton.

[@arthritisadventure]

That's so sweet. Thanks!

[@kimmayberry8438]

Your videos are changing my life! Thank you for all you do, I’m a new subscriber and found you only a couple months ago. Your direction is making a huge difference in my ability to walk. 🙂

[@arthritisadventure]

So happy to hear they are helping you ❤️

[@robhimself33]

Do you have a video going over your quad routine? Those legs are incredible.

[@ranjasengupta5151]

Your videos have been super helpful! And what is weird, just when I have been thinking, I need exercise for standing longer, or for stairs, your videos have been popping up 😁! Call it a cosmic connection! I have RA affecting my knees, resulting in some osteoarthritis. I tried your st leg lift while sitting with good results, now trying these stairs one and the ones for standing. Thanks a lot!

[@shelabango9181]

Thanks a lot 😂 you are a star i am diabetic and i have rheumatoid arthritis in my knees.My right knee its getting stuck to the lower knee i dont want to have a knee replacement,but since i have been doing your exercises l am seeing some improvement in walking and i am gaining my confidence thanks a lot girl 🎉❤

[@lynnferguson4007]

Thank you Alyssa! This is so helpful and encouraging xx

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so glad!

[@shankarmukherjee8472]

Very well explained with lot of clarity. 🙏

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathylewis8982]

Your videos have changed my mental approach on moving: knees 😕...I actually feel the difference and I do several of your recommended techniques daily. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! You got this!

[@sb-516]

I found you just in time. I am amazed at how effective these are right from the start. Many thanks dear Alyssa❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re very welcome!

[@charlestonscnative9083]

Thank you Dr. Kuhn!

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@jsantiago8979]

Definitely doing this! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@arthritisadventure]

you're welcome!

[@sairasaira7189]

Thank u Alyssa.

[@lupeespinoza2182]

Thank you so much Alyssa

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@tallypupthompson7888]

Excellent going to add this step exercise in to my sit stands it’s one hip that is the issue I presume this works for that too! I agree with the “don’t go too quick” mantra on my journey with you I’ve made that mistake a few times, and suffered for it, I’m going to conquer the stairs eventually! Thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

You got the stairs!

[@lovejones7545]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing🤙🏾💯

[@arthritisadventure]

No problem 👍

[@kevincruikshank9371]

Very well explained and helpful!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnosterman7471]

I appreciate how well you speak. You speak slowly and clearly. I do not have to struggle to hear and understand you, so I can focus on the movements you are demonstrating. I enjoy your videos.

[@arthritisadventure]

That’s great Lynn! Thanks for the feedback.

[@PauloSantos-nm8lj]

Belíssimos exercícios! Obrigado Alyssa.

[@renelassere7585]

Too long time talking.

[@zarinatonse3744]

Thank-you for the excellent tips❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for the support of the channel!

[@limshwufen3985]

The exercises are so practical and allow us to practice much in our daily life . Time and patience makes us heal.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you liked the video!

[@irishrosa6115]

As always....my pain keeps me afraid--afraid of the pain and what it's telling me-I'm injuring myself, shouldn't take my walks, I'm doomed to a future surgery. I've recently returned to the Blueprint which I absolutely love. That's great. But should pain itself be an indicator that I'll create more damage to my knees with an activity? What is joint pain and surrounding tissue pain really trying to tell those of us with bone on bone arthritis? Thanks Alyssa! Lisa C

[@ROBINTOAMAL1]

Thank you Alyssa..

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@elizabethabonyi7317]

Thanks very much good bless you and your family Thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

Our pleasure!

[@ritadas3408]

Thank you for sharing these exercises,hope it will help 😊😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the video!

[@sonjagatto9981]

Awesome Physiotherapist. Dankeschoen Dr. Alyssa Kuhn. I subscribed❣🌍🌳👍

[@MarvinLikoPuha]

Thank you Alyssa! So happy to have found you and this video. I am so challenged by the three steps from the garage into the house. I am pulling on the door knob and then the door jamb. Looking forward to “gradual” improvement using your strengthening exercises. ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You’ve got this!!

[@lakshmisrinivas9454]

Thank you sooo much just wanted this exact video

[@arthritisadventure]

No problem!

[@Dwaraka-ol4lq]

Wonderful exercises ma'am.Thank you so much ma'am

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@rockywoolverton9596]

Thank you so much for this.

[@arthritisadventure]

No problem!

[@ItratAbbas-rj2gl]

Thanks for a very useful guidance

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@patriciabaxter6923]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome!

[@kimalonzo3363]

I'm experiencing knee pain going up stairs. I was advised to do glute exercises but I will try these exercises also.

[@lysarainbowitz4873]

love your advice - thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenboyd5932]

Thanks - this is very helpful!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Great! Glad you like it.

[@user-xe9bn9vn7x]

Thanks,makes a lot of sense

[@arthritisadventure]

Yup!

[@sumankondapuram2723]

Your videos are highly encouraging and I wish to improve my knee problem without invasive surgery

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm here to provide encouragement! You got this!

[@guenetgirma8941]

I really do not know if I have any problems but what I know is as I am not active in going up and coming down the stairs. I am very slow but no pain. I was thinking this could be fear of falling down, as I had once fall down or age as I am 66 years old. What ever the reason I have your information has help understand, motivated and believed that I can improve what I am lacking and avoid that can likely come if I persistently work out these simple 2 exercises. Thank you so much. From Ethiopia

[@user-qo9jx7tn7l]

Thank you Alyssa...I.m Francis from Indonesia...the way you explain with all the commensense back up...really make me easy to understand...and going on my practice....really helpful... examples and practice....🎉

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome!

[@verouchechi3135]

Your videos are so interesting and encouraging. Great

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you like the videos!

[@foxtrot477]

Thanks Alyssa👍

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome!

[@marcilenecoelho3929]

Excelente vídeo. Muito obrigada

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@neginmoayedi7694]

Thats great like always.thanks ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@manou1960]

Thank you!

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@AgudzeDavid]

What a great video 🙌🏾

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rick-nc6qp]

Thank you for the information. I have watched, and started exercising using your techniques. So far it seems to be working. Again, thank you so much. Sincerely R.

[@arthritisadventure]

Keep it up!

[@debbiekotch6006]

Thank you so much for your help. I'm starting to do your exercises for balance. as well as others to strengthen my leg muscles . Feeling a little stronger already. Gradually ! Thanks

[@arthritisadventure]

You got this! Stay consistent.

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!!

[@annefernando5183]

Thank you. As I face knee tightness at times, I can do these exercises to get relief.

[@arthritisadventure]

You may also find this video helpful: ONE simple way to reduce knee stiffness after sitting kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXGo5Ztq8xgars

[@annefernando5183]

@@arthritisadventure Thank you very much.

[@shubhadamodare3676]

I like your video on knee pains.i like your speech .Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like it!

[@bridgetengels3206]

So Happy to come across your channel. Can you do a video on hip osteoarthritis and stairs climbing and general walking?

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy you found the channel too! There are quite a few videos already on the channel you can search. Here are a few more to continue with. Strengthening Hips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6e8ZWWvm5pqfbM More Stairs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5fFh4adpaqAos0

[@ajaykumara7158]

THANK YOU DOC

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@murielpreston4193]

Amazing! I wish you were around when my father-in-law had his knee pain. He didn't like doing therapy. I've done therapy also with minimal results for my hip, but your exercises work so much better. I had gotten the Dr saying it's just old age when I was 50. Just take pain medicine. My worst problem is sleeping and hip pain. (Which is partly our expensive mattress) So I'll search your videos for that and continue your exercises. I've never seen so many comments with thank yous:)! thank you truly

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! I appreciate your support. Say hi to your father-in-law for me.

[@maureenkenney1005]

OMG! Alyssa I just found you and I have bone on bone knees which keeps me from doing a lot of things with my family. I have a step that you used and I am trying to get the thighs stronger. Thank your for your video I will subscribe.

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome to the channel!

[@alicenorris7060]

Do you have any videos on pre-surgery exercises for complete knee replacement.

[@vikkimackinnon9165]

Thank you so much! I will òrder my step stool right away!

[@arthritisadventure]

Way to take action!

[@georginasfakianakis6716]

Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome!

[@manjurangra56469]

M'am your explanation is simple and good ,to the point .Thank you for these exercises ❤New Delhi India👍👍👍

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@pattygreenen7237]

I watch your videos and have learned a LOT! Thank you!! Do you know of any PT that specializes in lumbar stenosis?

[@gramadonna6073]

Thank you for your videos, they are very good. I have a question and would like your opinion. Do Recumbent bikes help you gain leg strength and are they a good cardio workout. I am 77 and am fairly active in my home. I don’t sit a lot, but am up doing things most of the day. However I do have problems with stairs because of my knees. I go up and down stairs like a toddler and would love to stop that! I would love to join your program, but at this time that is not feasible for me to do. However I do find your videos very helpful. I have only recently found them, but what I have seen makes perfect sense to me. Thank you for your help.

[@shamagupta4687]

Thanku so much.

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@vyankatraman9701]

Goodafter.madam.exlent. teaching.thanlu

[@MsBinglesVintage]

Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for the support!

[@laverncage54]

VERY GOOD INFORMATION

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for your support! If you're looking for more amazing arthritis-specific content, our 'Adventurers for Life' membership at KeepTheAdventureAlive.com/start is the next chapter in your journey. Dive into exclusive workouts, live masterclasses, and so much more to enhance your experience!

[@kamlatiwari82]

Mam plz make a video on lateral side knee joint pain . I cannot up stairs with one leg .

[@maireadtallon1897]

This lady is marvellous with no nonsense❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you!

[@atulsharma9486]

Hi Alyssa, this is Atul from India. 60 years old. On 07th October 2022 I simply fell down on the road walking (there was no accident) as a result of which I had to undergo a "right hip replacement". I walk but with a limp due to different muscle weakness. Can your exercises help me overcome muscle weakness and walk without a limp? Second would I be able to do some jogging effortlessly? As of today I am unable to walk straight forget about a jog. Awaiting your response anxiously...

[@sulabhashelar5017]

Very nice video.Please make videos for repair of medial meniscus tear of knee

[@ivm7322]

Just found your channel... I subscribed. Thank you❤ I'm 60, no muscles on my legs. I'd like to have legs like yours without going to the gym. Any recommendations???

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for subbing! There are a lot of helpful videos in my membership Adventurers for Life. You can also take a look at other leg videos on the channel.

[@etadeanograceland4708]

Thankyou for this, I had a knee injury and I am not confident on my right leg but this is helping❤❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome! Keep up the great work.

[@etadeanograceland4708]

@@arthritisadventure ❤️❤️

[@beatriceebens3497]

Thank you so much Alyssa. Your videos are a great help. I have started following your chair yoga video and I find a lot of improvement in my knees. I have Rhumetoid arthritis in my knees and I have difficulty in climbing stairs. Can I do these exercises?

[@arthritisadventure]

It really depends on how here feel for you but exercises for RA and OA are pretty similar.

[@glendacaines2466]

You're a true motivation to many people who have lost all hope .thank you for your interest in making life possible for us ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

thank you so much for the kind words!

[@carolinejohn4537]

SO TRUE!

[@ishuishu8802]

Good morning my great mentor I am so glad to fallow your tips I ask one thing I am stroke patient I am using Stick when I go to stairs plz help me for correct using stick

[@monikasahani9243]

Sir it was very informative 👍

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks and welcome

[@carolclegg1525]

2 knee tk replacements and 1 hip. Knees 3 years and 4 months hip. I need help what t do. Just over pain. Will these exercises strengthen me. My knees still hurt

[@renushah7729]

Please also advise on whether dancing in a certain way helps knee arthritis. May u please demonstrate some steps one can do while enjoying the activity.

[@danielmurphy-cn9mu]

Thanks you so much for your outstanding P.T. Exercises for everyone especially people who are dealing with arthritis. Your so 👍 at structuring your lessons and are so great at understanding the limitations, and your lessons fit people with their difficulties ànd help them move forward. Thanks for being out there!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you for the great feedback!

[@CrimsonRaven51]

I purchased the adjustable step you demonstrated the step exercise. How many times per day should I do the 10 - 20 rep exercise?

[@ravinbangari7133]

I'm just living with that pain you're talking

[@lorenaabreu9250]

I had bilateral tkr. Can i use this exercise to help me climb the stairs? Thanks Alyssa

[@debwhite9432]

my issue is imbalance. Diagnosed with Meniere's - only my wavy state is always. I stay close to something that I can put my hand on for balance while doing this. Is there information you can add to stabilize? Funny thing is I bought a step platform just before I had the distal femur break and got it out of the box yesterday. thanks! 😸

[@omarbaly3895]

Thanks for your help and man in his 80 do this exercise with knee pain pls

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the video!

[@user-pz6gw5qj3s]

thank you so much... i did a lot of your movements in physical therapy but they never explained the reasoning behind them... this is very helpful!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@bsingh8847]

🙏👍Great.Best wishes from India

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it! Have a great 2024!

[@paramasivam4695]

Thankyou. Mam.supev. valhavalamutan ❤❤❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome!

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

I do not get pain in my knees when I climb stairs, I experience discomfort in my hips. 😢

[@arthritisadventure]

Hip pain can actually stem from the knees too. Are you able to do these exercises?

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

Yes I can, I try to do excersizes every day. From when I first found your channel.

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

Both😢

[@_ssp]

What muscles are used when getting up from seated (with legs crossed) position on the floor (without support of hands or body)?

[@paulettestarkey4464]

I love her videos, she talks slow so you can absorb what she is saying.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you love the videos!

[@polinaspirt861]

Thank you Dr Kahn I am new to your Chanel I have a difficulty to go up the steps especially w my left foot and hip I will try this exercise and hoping it will help ! do I strive to do it everyday 2 set 12 ?

[@arthritisadventure]

Hopefully it can help ❤️ make sure it feels good to you then you can decide how many your body can tolerate at this time.

[@MichConley]

So excited to do this! Link to step plz??

[@arthritisadventure]

Step stool link: amzn.to/3QrsiE6

[@kumarbhat4921]

Planning to go in the month of June to kailash yatra, my age is 66,what type of exercises your suggesting me to complete the yatra, and already having pain in left side of hip joint.

[@fatmanasr71idres35]

Please what ex for advanced artheritis.example i cant stand without arm suppory

[@ednacasilagan7583]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ from the Philippines

[@arthritisadventure]

Hi! Thanks for watching.

[@djs12007]

I can easily go up a set of stairs with no difficulty, but I have problems going downstairs (or even down a steep incline street, I have a bone on bone condition on the outside of my right knee. can THAT be helped?

[@isaacjoffe4835]

delightful presenter will try your tips ......

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for the feedback and support of the channel!

[@asmajamil9376]

Will these exercises be helpful in rheumatoid arthritis too?please reply as I am in too much knee pain because I have rheumatoid arthritis. Thank you

[@barbarrossa1969]

I have the same, but i must disappoint you i never get rid of it, but these exercises are very helpfull to keep the muscles who support your knees ( i am a nurse and work with eldery people )