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Sam Hopes

I'm a physical therapist — these are the 3 exercises I'd do every day to improve balance and knee strength after 50

Male in shorts and t-shirt balancing on one leg while hugging his knee outdoors .

Knee problems can strike at any age, but as we age and naturally begin to lose muscle mass, strength and balance, you might notice problems cropping up more regularly. Some people will never struggle with knee pain, and that's great, but for others, it's a lifelong battle to continue exercising in later life while managing symptoms.

The goal is to build and maintain strength, stability and mobility through exercise, and for that reason, I turned to UK-based physio Matthew Piff at Nuffield Health for three exercises he swears by.

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