Yoga & Arthritis of the Knees
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we explore asana considerations for supporting students with arthritis of the knee.
Objective
Be prepared to choose, adapt and sequence poses to support students with arthritis of the knee.
What You'll Get
Provide reasons that knees may be prone to developing arthritis. Give five general strategies that can minimize knee pain. Describe an approach to sequencing standing postures for students with arthritis of the knee. Describe the sequencing approach of a sample sequence for knee issues. Give four potential seated pose modifications to support people with knee issues. Provide a modification for kneeling poses and describe how standing poses may be modified for arthritis of the knee. Provide poses to consider with students who have arthritis of the knee.
Start Here: General Approach
Please consult the following two lessons before continuing as we don’t duplicate that important information here.
The considerations offered below are specific to arthritis of the knees and are intended to be in addition to what you’ll find in:
Why Knees are Prone to Arthritis
Knees may be prone to developing arthritis due to these factors:
- As weight bearing joints, the knees carry the weight of the pelvis, torso, arms and head.
- The way that bodies are structured — wider hips narrowing at the knees — increases the vulnerability of the knees.
- Knees are prone to injury in sports and daily life and such injury can lead to arthritis in later life.
See Also
- Anatomy of Knees, Lower Legs & Feet
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