Swimming and Hydrotherapy
for Knee Pain
Aquatic exercise and hydrotherapy allow strengthening and aerobic exercise with significantly reduced knee joint loading, making it accessible for people with moderate-severe knee pain.
How it works
Buoyancy reduces the percentage of body weight loaded through the knee during exercise. Warm water reduces pain and muscle spasm, facilitating greater range of motion and exercise tolerance.
What to watch for
Supervised aquatic physiotherapy programmes show the strongest evidence. Pool access required. Best used as a stepping stone to land-based exercise rather than a permanent alternative.
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