Description
Table of Contents
1. The Real Problem with Knee Rehab: It’s Boring
– Why most patients abandon home exercise plans for knee osteoarthritis
2. An Emotionally More Engaging Alternative Approach
3. Movement with Meaning: How Tai Chi and Baduanjin Sustain Practice
– Turning rehabilitation into mindful, enjoyable movement
• Tai Chi: Psychological Shifting from Obligation to Desire
– How flowing movement improves strength, balance, and enjoyment
• Baduanjin: Gentle, Accessible, and Adaptable
– Why simplicity and comfort make this sequence ideal for home practice
4. From Monotony to Motivation – The Missing Ingredient in Knee Rehab
– How engagement, not intensity, drives real progress
5. A 12-Week Home Plan That Works — and Lasts
– Evidence-based guidelines for structure, progression, and adherence
• Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Guided Foundation
• Phase 2 (Weeks 5–12): Independent Home Practice
• Progression and Adherence Strategies
• After Week 12: Maintain and Adapt
6. Summary
• Beyond the Knees: Mind-Body Benefits
• Rethinking Rehabilitation
– Why sustainable engagement matters more than mechanical repetition
