Question
"I am 65 plus old,Weight-62-63 Kg,Height-5 Ft 7.5 Inches,BMI-Normal.My Range of Motion of knees is not AT ALL RESTRICTED.I have no warm feeling,no swelling/no pain in my knees.Only thing I feel at this age that when I stand up  from chairs in sitting position a bit stiffness is felt in the knees and when I move/bend my knees a Crunching/Creaking Sound is often felt.IS IT A SIGN OF EARLY KNEE ARTHRITIS?Also I love walking too much ,but it is said that if a man suffers from knee Arthritis he should restrict his walk.BUT WALKING IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ME,as I take Blood Pressure Medicines and Cholesterol Controlling Drugs.Please advise some exercises and also intimate maximum walking I should take per day and at a stretch

Answer
Dear Jonathan,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says...
For your knee pain. Sounds like the beginning of arthritis.
It is not said not to walk with arthritis. Any joint with arthritis should be gently warmed up and then used in movement. Walking is good for knee arthritis-so is swimming & gentle stretching exercises like Tai Chi. Gentle use of an arthritic joint to the full range of motion makes the joint fluid thicker(which is good). Lack of movement thins the joint fluid-which is bad.Do not be overweight & do not stress any joints in excess(like carrying heavy loads)

Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
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