Pilates Exercises for Hips and Knees - Part 1

I have created a video on the subject of rehabilitation for hips and knees.
This video (Part 1) uses the resistance band in a series of exercises and stretches designed to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee and hip joint.
These exercises have proved to be really successful, especially for runners who suffer from hip and knee pain.
I hope you find them useful.
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Health & Safety Warning and Disclaimer.
Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program.
The instruction presented herein is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counselling. Discontinue exercise immediately if you experience pain or discomfort. Improper use of exercise equipment may cause serious injury. Use Pilates and/or general exercise equipment only after trained to do so by certified instructors.
The exercises provided by Pilates Lifestyle® are for information purposes only. No liability is accepted for any or all loss or injury arising out of your use of the exercises presented herein howsoever caused and you agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Caroline Anderson t/a Pilates Lifestyle® for any and all such loss or injury resulting from your use of such exercises and the instruction presented therein.

[@conniegal201]

Is there a Part 2?

[@PilatesLifestyle]

Hi Connie, I wish the answer was "yes" but sadly "not yet" is the answer despite great intentions to improve the sound quality and make lots of more short helpful videos - I have failed miserably so far - but still have it on my "to do" list. Happy New Year! Kind regards Caroline

[@janetnowell8852]

Good day Pilates Lifestyle. I recently injured my R knee MCL and have not been able to do my mat Pilates with an ever changing Baker's cyst involved as well. I do modified, restorative yoga so I have the body awareness to keep myself safe especially with the multitude of other minor complaints my body has! One question, can a yoga strap be used instead of the band and still get the proper results? Will give this a try. Thank you for caring.

[@PilatesLifestyle]

Hi Janet, for static stretching yoga straps should be ok but for the exercises in my video I'd say a resistance band will work better. Especially if you are looking to strengthen the muscles around the knee & hip. You should be able to pick one up for around 10 - 15 Euro. Hope this helps. Regards Caroline

[@docaroo2]

I'm finding it extremely difficult to understand what you are saying, due to the poor acoustics. :'(