Pilates for Very Painful Knees- 20 Minutes of Chair based exercise for Knee Arthritis
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- Pilates for Very Painful Knees- 20 Minutes of Chair based exercise for Knee Arthritis
Pilates for very painful knees is for anyone who doesn't feel able to get down on the floor to exercise but wants an effective routine to build strength in their legs as well as manage their knee pain. It contains both strengthening exercises and stretches.These are the best exercises I have found to help people with knee arthritis who want to do what they can to manage their knee pain, as well as build stronger knees in the lead up to joint replacement surgery. Ideally you would try and do this routine three times a week. As with any exercise please only do what feels ok for you and if in any doubt stop. I hope these help you.
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Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Arthritis Exercise Instructor. 26 years and you're class is one of The Best! I will refer my patients to you're channel!
That is so kind of you Jennifer - thank you so much! ❤️
I am 63 years old. My right knee has something that the orthopedist calls "osteoarthritis" (very painful). These exercises (I do as much as I can) do me very well. I've spent too much time in front of the screen and I didn't have the strength to stand up. It helped me to do this routine almost every day. Very grateful I send a greeting from Buenos Aires. Thank you very much for posting it.
I've been struggling with my knee replacement for 8 months. She showed me how to stand up. The result is amazing. The pain is reduced, and no more panicking when I sit down. Now if she can help me with stairs I would really be good.
Highly recommend
Hello- First time to your channel. I was headed toward a knee replacement but With God's eternal promise to great health, I decided to strenghten the muscles surrounding the knees instead. This workout is great as I work at my desk. A Blessing! Looking forward to more.
Welcome tot eh tha channel Jackie 🤗 So glad this is helping you, keep up the great work 🤗
70 y/o and yes I enjoyed this video. I've been using other videos which lead me here. Thank you for your excellent instruction, demonstration and explanation. 💙💙💙
My big cousin sent me these exercises a few weeks ago. Im 73yrs old. She was probably fed up with me moaning about pains in my legs and knees. I never done them. Dr refered my for physiotherapy i went today and she gave me couple banded leg lifts. I done them and thought i would try the pilate my cousin sent. So glad i kept them. Well i can honestly say they are fantastic great all over bottom half workout along with the teacher. i wish i would have started them when she 1st sent them. All i can say is Learn Wisdom listen to your elders, and a big Thank you to my Big Cousin and Rachel.❤❤
Thank you so much for these exercises! I am 78; I have arthritis in both knees and I need to strength them so that I can retain my mobility😊
Am 85yrs old lady. Exercises very good
That's amazing Barbara! ❤️
Bravo🎉inspiration! I'm bone on bone 77 years here!
I am 79 yes I am enjoying the exercise thanks good for standing up from the chait
Don’t understand why anyone gave you a thumbs down! Great work out
I love this exercises. I’m 71 and diagnose with osteoporosis and so I need this!
I love the seated workouts...I can barely cross my right leg over at all..but am trying. Thank you
I want to thank you for creating this channel. I’m suffering from nerve issues & severe balance issues for years. Within 2 sessions my balance has improved & my joints feel better! Keep up the great job- you’re providing a much needed service to us older folks! 😊
I am so pleased to hear how much better you are feeling after just a few workouts- well done! Keep up the great start Christine and I'll be here if you need me. Take care and best wishes, Rachel 🤗
Thank you!😅
Beautiful 👍
I'm 74 and have had knee replacement surgeries on both knees in the past 5 years. For whatever reason, my range of motion on each knee has decreased so I'm doing PT once a week and exercising at home daily. I'm so thankful I have found your channel - I just did these exercises and they are GREAT! Easy to move but I could really feel those muscles and hips working. Thank you so much, I'm a fan!
As a 69 year old ex PE teacher, with bad knees, this set of exercises is just so excellent. Clearly explained , sympathetically, and just at the right level for me. Thanks so much.
Great job! I enjoy this level,so I may progress eventually. Thank you so much.
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Excellent workout. Will be sure to do this at least 3 times a week. Plain, simple, and EFFECTIVE! Thank you! My knees feel better already! Hal-le-lu-jah!!
Wonderful! So glad your knee feeling better already! Keep up the great work 🤗
Brilliant, thank you. As a 65 year old woman, have suffered knee joint pain for past 10 years and have been seeing a physiotherapist for past year, as I ended up only being able to walk with the help of a crutch. It’s getting better, but I really needed to find a set of daily exercises to strengthen the muscles to better support the knees. Your exercises are really helpful: clearly explained, perfect rhythm and I can really feel the stretches. Keep up the good work. Thank you for giving me hope so that I can avoid operations on both knees.
You're so welcome Trish, really pleased they're helping you 🤗 Keep it going 😊
I turn 75 in June, I attend Pilates once a week using reformers and I also attend Yoga classes once a week. Your chair based exercise will enhance my fitness regime. Thank you.
Rachel's calm, encouraging approach is really appreciated!
Due to health problems I kept missing my exercise class. Now I am doing your classes for seniors every day. Thank you so much, it means so much to me that I can safely exercise and increase my strength and balance!
Sarah age 73 Adelaide South Australia
Good exercises thank you
You're very welcome Sarah 😊
Very helpful with severe knee pain. I do these every morning. It gets me going. Thank you!!
did these exercises for 3 months before knee replacement, really helpful. 3 months after I have begun again and they are really strengthening the muscles around my knee. Surprisingly I am able to do them as well as before. Surgeon says it is because my muscles were in good shape before the op. Thank you.
That's fabulous news Sue - thanks for sharing! ❤️
Am almost 60.Have been suffering from the knees for several years and really fed up of taking pills. These exercises really help to strengthen my muscles. Thank you.
Hello..
My name is Annie.
I had one of my knee scope even though I am going to physio and I have been doing your seated pilates for knee and rhe one on the chair they are perfect for me and you are THE BEST.
LOVE YOUR EXERCISES .
Thank you so much
Thank you, Rachel. Just had a bad flare up of my osteoarthritic left knee which now joins its right counterpart! All joking aside, I know these gentle but effective exercises will help a lot. I was supposed to have had a replacement of the right one five years ago, but I know exercises like these helped to strengthen the muscles around the knees so that I have managed to avoid surgery with only intermittent flare-ups. So helpful!
My knees benefit so much from your videos, I use your videos over and over!!
That's wonderful! well done Alison 😊
this is such a relaxing video! it can be very helpful for knee osteoarthritis, thanks for sharing!
I’ve been recovering for 3 1/2 months from a tibial plateau fracture and my knee gets wooden and stiff after my pt exercising. It’s a mental game to keep going in my recovery because it so much slower than I would like. I started today with these gentle exercises and it’s lovingly encouraging me towards more movement. Feels so good. I plan to do this daily. Thank you so much, Rachel!❤️
Update: Having done this routine daily for 2 months has allowed me to make great gains in my strength, flexibility and mobility. I’m going to now add the painful knee mat workout that you’ve created, Rachel, and see where that takes me! Eternally grateful.💕
Just the thing I’ve been looking for with osteoarthritis in my knees. This is one I’ll repeat often! Thank you so much Rachel, 🇨🇦
You’re welcome Helen, a great one to keep your knee muscles and connected muscles in the legs strong without stressing the knee joint. So glad it helps you 🤗
Very relaxing and enjoyable
Could you please plan a routine for people with painful hips? I'm waiting for hip replacement and still want to keep active and fit and flexible as I can. Thanku Rachel for all you provide.
Dear Rachael, I am so glad I found you, you are so point on perfect. Your senior work outs are just right for me. The knee and hip exercises are helping me so much. I've been working out for a long long time, and of all the people I've worked out with, teachers, instructors, you are by far the very best. I recommend you to everyone I know. Thanks you so much!
Thnk you so much, That really means a lot, the fact the exercises have helped you and your feedback on my teaching. Thank you and sending you my best wishes 😊
Thank you Rachel! This is so helpful for those who have knee issues! I would like to do more such exercises on a chair. I hope you can come up with more such exercises. Thank you!
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I've been doing knee exercises for some years.These ones seem to have had a huge effect on the level of pain.Thank you, you're one of my daily rituals now
Thank you
Same here 😅
Just caught a glimpse of this. Looks excellent to me. As soon as I get home I will be having a serious go at these exercises. Highly appreciated. Thank you.
You're welcome, let me know how yo get on xx
Only started these exercises a week ago. Love doing them. Clearly explained.
Wonderful doable and just challenging enough. I see the results and benefits after just 2 weeks . Thank you !!!!!
I'm so happy I found this channel and especially this video. I suffer from RA and my knees have gradually have gotten worse, plus not moving much doesn't help. These exercises have made me feel so good. I have also saved some more of your videos and can't wait to try them! Thank you!
Just wonderful!! I am a dancing teacher with arthritis in both my knees ans hips. Had 2 hip-replacements and a knee-replacement. Your instructions were so clear - no messing around with unnecessay comments either. Loved it!!
Thank you so much for your classes for us older ladies. I am in the process of losing weight and needed exercise too. I was so glad to find your exercises where I can sit or stand since I cannot do floor work.
It's so good to read positive comments! I have been searching for knee exercises and I like this because I can sit on a chair until I get stronger.... which I know I will!!!
This is fantastic, just what I need to prepare for knee surgery, and to carry on to keep those muscles stretched and strong. Thank you!!
I'm 61 and have been doing your exercises for around six months, I just love them! I have a small meniscus tear and was looking for suitable workouts, was so happy to find your injury playlist!
Lovely way of doing these fine knee exercises with great awareness - gentle and easy and very well aligned and with a calm breath rhythm - very good feeling. In the knees -and even the whole body -
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31 years old and diagnosed with OA at 28. Wow this felt amazing! I stand for nearly four hours straight washing dishes in a restaurant kitchen. Often I find myself needing to get on my knees to reach a dish I've dropped and it can be excruciating. Thank youu
You are a good person. Lovely. A true public servant. Thank you for your thoughtful and important work.
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Thanks very much just done chair exercise due to recovery to my knee im giving you 10 points
As l am 80 years old this set of exercises it is verry clearly.thanks so much xx
You’re very welcome Angelina xx 😊
Thank you for sharing. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and my knees have taken the brunt this time. Will be using these exercises this week. ❤️
I am stunned! Ex ballet soloist later contemporary dancer, now 70, my hips and lately knees have been causing pain and hence great concern. After just one class my knees were already almost pain free and feeling more flexible...Thank you, thank you!!!
Wonderful! You have it alll in you with that incredible ballet background. Muscles have memory and yours just needed a little reminder I think. 🤗 Keep this one going as part of your wellbeing routine and no doubt you'll be pain free for many years to come. With best wishes, Rachel ❤️
@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Thank you so much for your envouraging words Rachel....after 40 years of non stop training I became rather lazy....but you have inspired me to reconnect to my body...❤
Love this ! I am in California and have been doing mat and reformer for many years. Our mat classes have been shut down during COVID and these classes are a lifesaver. Thank you.
I’m a 64 yr old overweight woman who decided to skip along with her 4yr old granddaughter and pulled the outside ligament in her right knee. I’ve been trying these excellent exercises every day since day 3 and I’m sure they are helping . I’m now on day 12 and have been referred for further assessment and physio. I decided to try the mat one for knees and struggled with some as expected as well as getting down and up off the floor! I would love a standing version with back of the chair for support as I’m sure some other seniors are in between chair and mat! Keep up the great work Rachel as the classes are far better than my crowded gym!
This is one of the best knee exercise on UA-cam. Thank you so much!
And thank you so much! Really glad the exercises are helping you 🤗
Simply…AMAZING. Osteoarthritis in both knees and hips, lower back cause me pain ever day. I have been pain free since I did this video several hours ago! I love how you continuously lead us through each exercise. Not only easy to follow, but enjoyable. See you in the morning! You have a fan!💜
I have knee arthritis and a meniscus tear recently. Doing these exercises now. So nice! Thank you
Very helpful for all my joints Thank you
Viswanathan, ceebros garden, chennai,india.
All your chair sitting exercises are very helpful. Relieves knee pain and muscles get relaxed.
Thanks a lot.
I had painful knees going up and down stairs. I have done your videos for knees for a month and the pain has gone! Brilliant. Thank you so much.
That's wonderful news! ❤️
That gives me hope!
I’m 53 years old and been working out. All my life I been try everything to. Help with my. Knee pain
You are doing the best medical job that I have ever found.Thank you very much.Maria from Slovakia,Bratislava
Wow Maria - that is so kind of you. Thanks! ❤️
Thanks for sharing this workout. I really need for my knees.
Hi Rachel many thanks I have been doing the knee exercises for many months I am feeling a belittle better and I will keep up the exercises even if I feel very better can you recommend any other exercises. I always put the thumb up always you deserve it thanks again
Thank sooo much fr demonstrating the workouts which has benefited to most of us. B blessed
Great video. My left knee is bad and some days it painful to stand let alone get down on the floor to excerise. Being in a chair is so much better.
I slept through the night for the first time in months - not enough pain to wake me when I moved in the night . Can’t thank you enough for this game changer 🙏
Oh yes ...I agree from Nigeria ...
I really liked the way you explains step- by- step and patiently shows how to do knees excercise.
Thankyou and looking forward more fit and stay healthy.
Well done ,Lady!
You're so welcome Christine - thankyou! ❤️
Thank you so very much for this! I’m so happy to have found you, I’m 7 weeks out from Total Knee replacement and started a local general Pilates class at 4 weeks which I love but can’t do all of. This generous video helps fill in the missing knee focus and my knee feels challenged but much better even after 1 session! It’s just the right graduation up from the physio exercises that have become boring and not challenging anymore. This will be my new daily routine, again can’t thank you enough for your generosity 💕
R u going for the surgery
Thank you.
I wish you could make more of these seated workouts. I have problems with my sciatica and these exercises are the only ones I can do. Thank you so much.
Good one
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If you type in “seated workouts”into the search bar on you tube you’ll find lots of seated ones.
Amazing. Will do it.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Thanks Rachel , ,I believe this exercise will be beneficial for my problem knees l
Like very much as usual but shame about the subtitle.!!
Thank you Rachel!
Such relaxing and stabilizing moves!
I am sure you have some moves for upper body as well! Please share.
A real blessing, Rachel your videos can change lives.
Aww - that's lovely of you Parveen! ❤️
Well done Rachel, just came across your channel & tried the exercises, I felt better afterwards , the stretching, tightening...a very well thought out exercise routine, thank you.
You're so welcome!
Same here. I'm super grateful to you ma'am. At 69 my knees and shoulders etc really really ache from arthritis pains. I've been doing other exercises...but no results.But I found your channel I've only
done it twice and the results are amazing. Thank you...God bless you. I will keep on doing this to my 70ties to my 80ties and 90ties and over. God will keep you strong till then in Jesus mighty name 🙏🙌
I have started doing this last week I will carry on doing it everyday if possible or do it like(Monday,Wednesday ,Friday and Sunday).I will come back again in February and give you an update.Thankyou very much for uploading this video.It’s very helpful
I love these exercises. I feel they are going to help me with knee pain.
I am 67 yr.old with osteoarthritis in my knees. I started today and I feel its definitely going to help me .I am glad I found you .thank you
Hi Mitra - maybe check out my video for Osteoarthritis of the knees : ua-cam.com/video/G6mZy3YAq9k/v-deo.html 🤗
Soooo helpful! Thank you....I am doing these frequently to build strength around my knees, and in my legs and hips.
Wonderful - keep up the good work Bonnie! 🤗
First time exercising today for over a year. I was enjoying running and floor exercises but had so much trouble with my arthritic knees I had to stop. I’m really in limbo now. I want to get back to exercising but I’m worried about damaging my knees. I liked the slow pace of this video. I don’t want to rush and cause injuries. Before this I tried your core exercise video. It was fine for me until you leant on your elbows, so I skipped the end. I think I’ll gain a lot from just the first part without the worry of putting too much weight on my joints. Perhaps I’m being over cautious but I think I’ll go slowly and build up gradually. Thanks so much for the time you give this. I really appreciate it. At 53 I don’t want to stop exercising and age more rapidly than I need to. I’ve looked at lots of videos on UA-cam and yours made me feel more confident in the safety and results than the others. I’m going to do the first part of the core exercises video and the whole of the knee exercises video. Thanks again - Wendy x
Just did this chair workout for knees as I have osteoarthritis. Very good workout as you can go at your own pace. I plan to do this workout most days so by Xmas I can be more mobile.
Hello Sandra, so glad you enjoyed it and it felt good for you. If you do it most days you will feel so much better by Xmas. Take care, Rachel
The Girl With The Pilates Mat Thanks Rachel. I did this workout today and enjoyed it. The last exercise I am consistently working on throughout day. I need to use my calves and thighs to get up.
Great video.
Dear Rachel
Thankyou so much for the knee exercise, it’s simple , easy , manageable for me as a senior and yet effective.
Appreciated so much , once again , thankyou !
Just found you online ! Doing the exercises with you instead of in a class is so good as I can do at my own pace. you are so easy to follow and very gentle in your instruction. My knees thank you.
Just found you this session very helpful
Mine also is grateful to you ma'am. God bless
This was fantastic. My knee feels better just after one session. I can't wait to do the floor exercise tomorrow. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! I am so pleased for you, Well done for trying the session 😊
Good morning,These exercises helped me very much,Thank you mam
So pleased to see this vedio today. I have severe arthritis in my knees. Although I do other excercises too but these looks very effective. Will be doing it regularly.
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Welcome 😊
Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for this exercise. I've been searching for a good exercise regime to strengthen my knees and this fits the bill perfectly!
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Lovely presentation. Doable exercises. Thank you!
You're so welcome! 🤗
Nicely done and very helpful. Im going to physical therapy for a groin issue and the exercises are similar to these, but aggravating my knees. Your sit to stand explanation helped me to do it with virtually no knee pain!
Thank u soooo much this help my knees.
Thank you so MUCH FOR HELPING ME TO NOT FEEL SO MUCH OAIN ON MY KNEES ANYMORE,I am 61 LIVE IN TEXAS,USA E HAVE ARTHRITIS ON MY KNEES
YOUR CLASSES ARE A BLESSING!!!
You are very kind Rita - my pleasure! ❤️
I have a very bad pain in my right knee was searching for knee exercise. I have started with your exercise. It sure is helpful. Very easy and very well explained.
Excellent Rachel I am preop knee replacement and these are the best excercises I have used
Than you
Thank you so much. These exercises are just what I've been looking for to help with my sciatica.
Thanku for this vedio
As 63yr. old and with knee problems holding off in the surgery and trying physical therapy and other excercises this one was the best the only thing I was not able to do was having your leg sit on your other leg was not able to bend the knee completely all the others I was able to do. Thank you.
Thanks for this feedback Jinette - and yes, only ever do what you are comfortable with ❤️
Great workout. After a week, my knees are much stronger and the pain has decreased a lot.
Thanks so much Rachael.
I hope I can get down on the mat soon.
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Insha'Allah you'll be able to. Thank you for the feedback.
Just found you! First time doing these this morning. You are such a good teacher and exercises easy to follow. Will be back for sure! Thank you!
I think I could get through this routine on even my worst arthritis days! Thank you. Your work ismuch appreciated.
Subtitle is blocking the demonstration, specially in starting.
Hi, I did your standing knee routine yesterday, and it was awesome! I've been on my feet alot today, so I decided to do your seated routine....this one is awesome, as well! There's so much to pick from on line, and I'm so glad I came across your channel. Thank you!
Brilliant, thanks so much for this, I also do the seniors morning and the seniors seated and am going to add this to my daily routine! Wonderful you have done so much for my general health and wellbeing
I had to give up Pilates mat classes due to wrist arthritis prventing me from pushing myself off the floor. Both my knees have replacement joints and I have been slowly coming to pieces. I just found your chair exercises and am pleased to find something I can do, and hope they will make a difference.
Thank you for these very effective exercises. I started doing this video with a very sore right knee. Finished the exercises and walked away and noticed no more pain! 🙂
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Good morning....going to do this....came upon your channel this morning as I do have osteoarthritis.....Thank you....good teacher...
Thank you for a great workout! This really helping my knees!
HI Rachel - what a lovely session. I went for a long walk over the weekend and my knees were pretty tight this morning, so I opted for this workout. Will definitely make use of it again.
I love these exercises, and find when I do the 10 stands at the end they are easier than the first 8!
They should get easier the more you do! 🤗
hello Rachel thank you very much i enjoy workout with you and i you help me to get oid of my knee problem❤🧡🙏🌷💐
I was looking for pain knees exercise. And saw your video and I love it. Thank you ❤️❤️🌹
I love all your workouts, that i have tried. i injured my knees, which is what got me started with your workouts, and have had much success with getting stronger. actually, i am not going back to my local yoga classes , because your workouts are so fantastic, and i really love the fact that i can do them while traveling and just at home. no more driving to classes. i can't thank you enough for selection and brilliance , you are the best. love you.
Very good exercises I do them most days great relief thanks so much have a good day
Great explanation and easy to follow!Thank you!!
Thank you I still have pain in the morning can you another exercise for the pain in the morning I will still carry on with these they are great thank you
Thank you so very much. You have helped me alot. I will do these twice a day. Morning and night. Thanks again.
You are so welcome! Really glad to help 🤗