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How Happy Are Your Knees?

Creaky, clicky, stiff on the stairs? Five quick questions for a clearer picture of where your knees are today - and three practical things to try.

⏱ Takes 2 minutes 💻 Answer on any device 🍸 No right or wrong answers
Welcome

“It's probably arthritis.”

I hear it again and again from women who've decided stiff, sore knees are simply part of getting older. But not every stiff knee is arthritic. Even when arthritis is part of the picture, knees often feel much better with the right movement, done efficiently, safely and regularly.

So before you settle for “that's just my knees now”, answer five quick questions. You'll get a clearer picture of where your knees are today, and three practical things to try.

A quick word on pain: if your knee is hot, red or very swollen, locks or gives way, or the pain is sharp or getting worse, check with your GP first. That's a sensible first step, not a reason to stop moving.

Created by Fiona Brown, Movement Specialist with over 40 years of teaching movement, including 26 years teaching Pilates, 15 of them also training Pilates teachers.

Question 1 of 5

How do stairs feel at the moment?

I go up and down without thinking about it
Fine, as long as I hold a handrail
One step at a time, leading with my better leg
I avoid them whenever I can
Question 2 of 5

How do you get up from a chair?

Straight up, no hands needed
I push up with my hands
It takes me a rock forward or a couple of goes
I need a higher chair or someone to help
Question 3 of 5

How about kneeling or getting down to the floor?

I can kneel and get back up without fuss
I can, but I need something to hold onto
I avoid the floor in case I can't get back up
Kneeling hurts, so I avoid it
Question 4 of 5

How far can you walk before your knees complain?

As far as I like
Over half an hour
Around 10 to 15 minutes
Less than 10 minutes, so I keep trips short
Question 5 of 5

Which sounds most like you?

My knees are fine and I want to keep them that way
They creak, but I'm getting on with it
I'm starting to say no to things I enjoy
I worry about my knee giving way or falling
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Your result
Score 5-8

Happy Knees

Your knees are doing a great job, and the aim now is keeping it that way. Strength you build today is strength you will have in ten years.

Three things to try

  • Strengthen the muscles around the knee, especially your quadriceps
  • Keep walking regularly, on mixed ground where you can
  • Add a Standing Hamstring Curl, so the back of your thigh works as well as the front

Grab your free Strong & Supple Knees guide to keep things on track - it's on its way to your inbox now. And if you'd like to stay fit all over, my online mobility and movement hub, BRIO!, has whole-body lessons for strength, balance, mobility and bone health, so the rest of you stays as happy as your knees.

Take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club → Join BRIO! today - £35 per month

This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis.

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Your result
Score 9-12

Creaky But Coping

You're getting on with life, but your knees are starting to have opinions. This is the ideal moment to act, while the right movements can make a real difference.

Three things to try

  • Make the Seated Knee Straightener part of your day
  • Side steps, holding on to the kitchen counter, to strengthen your hips
  • Take “toddler” steps on the stairs and let your stronger leg do the heavy lifting

Start with your free Strong & Supple Knees guide for three simple moves - it's on its way to your inbox now. Then take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club, the knee section of my online mobility and movement hub, BRIO!, where every lesson shows you how to adapt it for your knees, alongside whole-body lessons for strength, balance and mobility.

Take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club → Join BRIO! today - £35 per month

This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis.

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Your result
Score 13-16

Knees Holding You Back

Your knees are starting to make decisions for you, and you're saying no to things you enjoy. You don't have to accept that as just getting older.

Three things to try

  • Start small: a few slow Sit to Stand exercises every day
  • Choose movements you can do holding a worktop or seated
  • Little and often beats a big push once a week

The Dodgy Knee Club, inside my online mobility and movement hub, BRIO!, was made for exactly where you are: video lessons you can follow at home, with alternatives for every movement, plus whole-body lessons for strength and balance. Your free Strong & Supple Knees guide is on its way to your inbox now.

Take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club → Join BRIO! today - £35 per month

This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis.

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Your result
Score 17-20

Knees Needing Extra Care

Your knees are having a big effect on daily life, but there's still plenty you can do. The right movements, at the right level, can make a real difference.

Three things to try

  • If you haven't already, ask your GP about a physiotherapy referral
  • Focus on safe, supported movement: seated and holding on
  • Keep your home free of trip hazards while you build strength

When you're ready, take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club, inside my online mobility and movement hub, BRIO!, where you can start at your own level and build up from there, with whole-body lessons for strength and balance too. And if you'd like close, personal support to get started, I also offer online 1:1 consultations. Your free Strong & Supple Knees guide is on its way to your inbox now.

Take a look at the Dodgy Knee Club → Join BRIO! today - £35 per month Ask about an online 1:1 consultation

This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis.