Dubai: Over 200 residents with knee complications undertake mass fitness session

Dubai: Over 200 residents with knee complications undertake mass fitness session

The class aimed to raise awareness of knee health, with doctors saying regular exercise can help save them from long-term pain and improve physical function

Published: Wed 16 Nov 2022, 1:01 PM

It was a rare and incredible sight at the DP World Kite Beach Fitness Village on Sunday as a special group of people took part in a fitness session this weekend. Over 200 knee surgery warriors joined a dedicated fitness class held at Etisalat By E& Main Stage.

Residents with mobility support and crutches all made their way to the Village to shed light on issues they had been facing for a while. While some residents were in the advanced stage of knee deterioration, others with a replaced knee participated in the session to raise awareness on maximising knee health as early as possible.

Emirati Mohammed Ali Abdullah, whose right knee was replaced a few months ago after it began to deteriorate, came to the session along with his daughter Mariam. “It was an overwhelming session. My father was very happy to have taken part, and will continue with the exercises taught at the event,” said Mariam, who supported her father as he participated in the exercise.

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