Q. What happens if a knee osteoarthritis patient walks for one hour daily or takes ten thousand steps?

Q. Is walking for one hour daily or walking 10,000 steps beneficial for knee arthritis?

Walking can be enjoyed without special equipment and is a good exercise for improving cardiovascular function, muscle strength, and balance in patients with knee arthritis or the elderly.

There are no absolute standards for walking time and step count; they should vary depending on age, overall physical condition, the severity of knee osteoarthritis, muscle strength, and other factors.

Typically, start with 3-4 times a week, about 30 minutes a day, and do not overexert yourself to the point of pain or interference with daily activities after exercise.

After a certain period of adaptation, you can gradually increase the duration and amount of exercise. Walking for a long time on stairs or steep slopes increases the load on the knees by 2 to 3 times compared to walking on flat ground, so walking on flat areas like parks or gentle slopes is recommended.