Knee Guide

Proper actions for everyday life are summarised, understandable for the lay person, in the so-called Knee Guide. Such a therapy is to be recommended also for the pain-free interval or the postoperative phase.

The 10 major rules:

• Movement is important
• Avoid excess strain
• Weight reduction in case of overweight
• Avoid prolonged standing and walking
• Relief of the joints
• No lifting and carrying of heavy objects
• Avoid strong bending of the knee (over 90°) under load
• Proper shoes with flat heels and soft sole
• Engage in knee-friendly types of sport (biking, swimming)
• Daily training of the leg muscles