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I Can Squat With Weight, Perform Lunges With Weight, But

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Question : i can squat with weight, perform lunges with weight, but I can not step up past 18 inches without feeling like my knee is not strong enough - little pain - but mostly the knowledge that it is not correct
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to decreased joint lubricants.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of little pain and weakness in the knee at your age is likely to be due to mild decrease in the joint lubricants or capsular inflammation. It is good that you are doing a regular exercise. You can start with joint lubricant supplements like Diacerine or glucosamine and see if it helps. Using an elastic knee support will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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I Can Squat With Weight, Perform Lunges With Weight, But

Brief Answer: Can be due to decreased joint lubricants. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The feeling of little pain and weakness in the knee at your age is likely to be due to mild decrease in the joint lubricants or capsular inflammation. It is good that you are doing a regular exercise. You can start with joint lubricant supplements like Diacerine or glucosamine and see if it helps. Using an elastic knee support will also help. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.