Hello all,
About two years ago I bought a bike to ride on weekends etc, but the osteoarthritis in my knees really flared. I got my positioning checked at bike shop which helped but I find the bike very hard on my knees.
I have been seeing more e-bikes around but know they are expensive and wanted to ask if anyone found them to be helpful?
Thanks.
Have you tried a recumbent bike? I use a recumbent trike and your legs are more horizontal to the ground. This is the same with a recumbent bike. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and ride pain free. I don’t have an e-assist.
I am considering an ebike but don't have one yet. Unless your arthritis is totally under control and stable then ebikes and indeed any exercise that includes repeated movements and strain is going to be a direct challenge to your arthritis.
One advantage of my bikram yoga is the poses are static. You get into the pose and hold. For knees this can be particularly beneficial since over time the muscles that cross the knee joint strengthen and thence you have the best knee joint support taking the strain away from the actual joint itself.
My own progress changed from walking up and down stairs one step at a time, holding banisters, to being able to walk up and down as if I had no osteoarthritis in my knees. However the lack of any cartilage in my right knee soon goes click and reminds me.
MY DIL teaches yoga, several differnt types even on paddleboards on the river so I'd add your so right but its vital to go to a studio and make sure your teacher is qualified or you could end up hurting yourslf. MY DIL spent many years training and can turn into a tortoise when warmed up properly. Village hall yoga teachers may not be insured or indeeed qulaified to a good standard. My DIL teaches small groups or individulas in her studio at the moment she is pregnant with first child so teaching yoga to pregnant ladies is very apprioate.
Hello all. Thanks so much for responding to my question and for letting me know your experiences with other exercise like yoga.
It's really good to hear that physical activity is helping others and it gives me a boost to try other things.
Thank you
I have knee problems with arthritis also.I bought an E bike some weeks ago and thoroughly enjoy riding with no problems.This way I am exercising and using my legs without excessive strain.Dont hesitate in getting one if you really do still want to cycle and excersise JY
Hi Jy.
Thanks so much for your message. That is great news to hear.
I'm so pleased you are getting on so well with an e-bike, and it's really encouraging for me.
Best wishes
My wife got Arthritis in her knees. She can't cope with putting down one foot when she stops and can't push on pedals with any degree of force.
Which is why e-bike is the right option for arthritis patients.
She did try out many of them because finding one that works for you isn't that easy. There are the usual issues of fit and posture, and then there's the ease of use of the assist, how smooth the throttle is, how easy the battery is to charge etc.
Finally, she bought a Stromer from Amego. They got many cool models:
amegoev.com/electric-bike-b...
Most of them have the option of pedal assist and the throttle type where you can, if you wish, just power along without pedalling. So if you've kneen choose an e-bike that works for you. But as with any bike, test rides are much recommended.
Hello Roberto Lewis,
Sorry it has been a while to reply. Thanks so much for your message and for letting me know about your wife's experience.
I'm really pleased your wife found an e-bike that suits her. It's really good to hear. Thanks also for sharing some of the different models. I'll be checking them out.
Best wishes,
When I was first diagnosed with arthritic knees the senior physiotherapist told me the worse thing for knees is cycling. I used to love cycling but no longer have the movement to complete a full pedal rotation. Has opinion on cycling now changed for arthritic knees?
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