Every time you proudly post your step count, running distance, or calories burned on Facebook, remember: your knees deserve most of the credit. These complex joints silently bear your body weight while enabling movement—and they’re often the first to show wear and tear.
Knee joints are the largest and most complex joints in the body. They silently bear the weight of the body and activate various structures to participate in activities, making them prone to injury.
According to statistics, 60% to 70% of men over 60 years old suffer from osteoarthritis, and the proportion of women is even higher.
Therefore, it is important to identify knee problems early on.
So, how can you identify
knee problems early on? Today, we will hear from a bone doctor.
One simple exercise to check if your knees are healthy
Method: Duck walks
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged. Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
If you feel a stabbing pain in the front of your knee or notice a dull ache, it may indicate damage to the patella cartilage.
If you experience a locking sensation while walking or notice a sharp pain on the inside or outside of your knee, it may indicate damage to the meniscus.
Attention: This method requires a certain level of muscle strength and body coordination in the legs, so it is not recommended for people over 50. Take precautions before testing, or do it with someone else present.
What other warning signs does a problem with the knee joint show?
In short, the signal that the knee joint is having problems is pain. More specifically, it is pain in the knee for no apparent reason.
However, different types of pain may indicate problems in different areas. Below are the most common situations:
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1. Joint Cartilage Damage
🔹 Key sign: Pain when bending slightly (e.g., stairs, squats)
🔹 Feeling: Localized ache + leg weakness
2. Meniscus Injury
🔹 Key sign: Fixed-position pain after knee trauma
🔹 Feeling: Sharp pain when pressing the spot
3. Severe Structural Damage
🔹 Key sign: "Locking" during movement with intense pain
🔹 Indicates: Possible cartilage/meniscus combo injury
Perform one action to make your knees more durable:
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Sit down and keep your knees outside the seat.
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Straighten your leg and keep it level, while pulling your toes up. You should feel your thigh muscles tighten.
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Hold your leg up for 30 seconds, relax for 5 seconds, and repeat. (Due to the gentleman demonstrating with an injury, the movement is too fast. You should hold your leg up and tighten your muscles for 30 seconds before lowering it.)
Don't underestimate this simple exercise. If you do it regularly, it can strengthen the quadriceps muscles and make the knee joint more stable.
This exercise is suitable for people who have injured or operated on their knee joints, as well as for those who want to prevent knee arthritis.
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Of course, if it hurts when you move, you shouldn't do it. You can always consult a professional for advice.
