11 Activities You Should Absolutely Avoid If You Have Knee Arthritis

El Paso Manual Physical Therapy • October 22, 2025
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Get LIVE group coaching with Dr. David and his team of Expert Recovery Coaches, access to a 50+ video curriculum covering a 4-phase plan of recovery, and join an exclusive community where you can ask questions and connect with others on the same journey. 👉 Start your recovery with the Knee Arthritis Recovery Program: https://epmpt.mykajabi.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program Knee arthritis responds very well to the right and the wrong activities. If you hurt, get more stiff, or swell more in your knees, then you’re certainly doing something that is going to make your knee arthritis worse in the long run. It gets very confusing for people when they’re told by medical professionals to do certain activities even though it hurts to do it. People often suck it up and grit through the pain and worse knee symptoms. The reason these activities are often recommended by healthcare professionals is because for some people at certain times, they might actually help… but they could also be disastrous when done at the wrong time for the wrong person. Knowing who needs the right exercises, knee arthritis treatment, and what activity is really a specialty that not many healthcare experts have. And they’re doing the best they can with what they know. In this video, Dr. David tells you the 11 worst activities that make knee arthritis more painful. 00:00 The 11 Worst Activities 01:07 #1 - Walking 03:48 #2 - Elliptical 05:36 #3 - Swimming 07:48 #4 - Cycling 09:29 #5 - Knee Extensions 12:18 #6 - Quad Sets 15:00 #8 - Squats 16:00 #9 - Lunges 17:06 #10 - Aggressive Stretching 18:23 #11 Quad Stretching #elpasomanualphysicaltherapy #drdavidmiddaugh ==================================================================== ✅ Subscribe for more FREE tips on how to stay healthy, active & mobile while avoiding unnecessary medication, injections, or surgery: https://www.youtube.com/Epmanualphysicaltherapy?sub_confirmation=1 👟 Because we've had so many comments about what shoes Dr. David is wearing, here's a link to the shoes on Amazon: Dr. David's Shoes With Insoles - Olukai Brand https://amzn.to/3GwFJeh 💆‍♀️The massage table Dr. David uses can be found at this link: https://amzn.to/36pcFsg //SHOP OUR COURSES! https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/online-programs/ //COME SAY HI! Find us online at: https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com https://www.facebook.com/epmanualpt/ https://www.instagram.com/elpasomanualpt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@elpasomanualpt //CONTACT: Have questions or would like to get in touch with us? Send us a message https://www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/contact-el-paso-manual-physical-therapy/ DISCLAIMER: Any information available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a physician, medical provider or physical therapist. El Paso Manual Physical Therapy will not be liable for any injuries that happened due to performing any exercises or advice on this channel. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions about your medical condition or to diagnose any conditions.

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