Dr. Kinjal Shah - Physiotherapist

Physiotherapy exercises for osteoarthritis of the knee focus on improving joint mobility, strengthening the muscles around the knee, and reducing pain. Here's a simple exercise routine: 1. Straight Leg Raises:    Sit or lie down with your legs straight.    Tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh (quadriceps).    Lift your leg off the ground to the level of the other knee.    Hold for a 10 seconds, then slowly lower it down.    Perform 10-15 repetitions for each leg. 2. Quadriceps Sets:    Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.    Tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh by pressing the back of your knee down onto the floor.    Hold for 5-10 seconds, then relax.    Perform 10-15 repetitions for each leg. 3. Hamstring Curls:    Stand behind a chair and hold onto it for support.    Bend one knee and bring your heel towards your buttocks, contract...