Core Strength Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis (Week 3)
Learn about the importance of building core strength + 3 knee osteoarthritis exercises to build core strength in Week 3 of the Knee Boost Home Workout Program. For more knee osteoarthritis exercises, visit http://www.kneeboost.com to sign up for the full program - available online and free for a limited time!
In this video, physiotherapist Laura Lundquist explains why building core strength is important for improving pain and mobility in those with knee osteoarthritis. She also demonstrates 3 knee osteoarthritis exercises for core strength and instructs you on correct body alignment. All of the exercises can be done at home without special equipment.
The exercises in Week 3 of the Knee Boost Program are:
1. Standing Side Leg Lift
2. Abdominal Plank
3. Back Extensors Bridge
Perform 2 sets of each exercise 2-3 times per week. These exercises should be done in addition to the Week 1 and Week 2 exercises in the Knee Boost Home Workout Program for full benefit.
Knee Boost is a 4-week, physiotherapist-guided program specifically designed to help improve pain and mobility using knee osteoarthritis exercises.
Visit http://www.kneeboost.com to sign up for free for the full program. You’ll receive:
1. A downloadable Activity Tracker workbook to help you set exercise goals and stick to them.
2. Daily exercise reminders and weekly check-ins to help you stay on track and to answer common questions about the program and knee osteoarthritis.
3. Access to the Online Studio, an easy-to-use website you can visit to work alongside any video in the program.
4. The chance to win a prize when you complete the program!
To learn more about osteoarthritis treatment options, check out our "Guide to Managing Your Severe Knee Arthritis Without Surgery & Painkillers" here: http://springloadedtechnology.com/gui...
The Knee Boost Home Workout is brought to you by Spring Loaded Technology and Zoomers Physiotherapy & Health Solutions.
Spring Loaded Technology is an award-winning company focused on mobility-restoring bionics. To learn more about Spring Loaded, visit http://www.springloadedtechnology.com.
Zoomers Physiotherapy & Health Solutions provides health and fitness services to support active lifestyles in aging adults. Sign up for individualized physiotherapy sessions over video conference or virtual fitness classes at http://www.zoomershealth.ca.