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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why squats got a bad reputation with knee arthritis and what you should know

from Adventuring with Osteoarthritis · host Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT

Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for LifeSquats got a bad reputation. The research disagrees. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist, explains why squats are not the enemy, how to do them safely with joint pain, and why building leg strength might be the most important thing you can do for your knees.Follow me on social media: > My website> Follow me on Instagram> Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

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Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life Squats got a bad reputation. The research disagrees. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist, explains why squats are not the enemy, how to do them safely with joint pain, and why building leg strength might be the most important thing you can do for your knees. Follow me on social media: > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode is for general information...

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