Yoga & Arthritis of the Knees

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:

• About Arthritis, and
• Arthritis & Yoga

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