Knee Care Tips
DO:
- sleep with pillow between knees when on your side
- bend knee as often as possible to reduce stiffness
- put ice pack on swollen knee for about ____ minutes
- take pain medication before beginning to exercise
DON'T:
- place pressure on knee if it hurts
Avoid kneeling
- continue any activity if it causes pain
Stop and rest
Continue ONLY if pain subsides
- climb stairs if it causes knee pain
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