Heel slides: a simple daily move to ease knee stiffness after 60

A physical therapist recommends adding the low‑impact heel slide as a daily habit to ease knee stiffness that often accompanies aging. To perform, lie on your back (or sit with legs extended), slide the heel toward the glutes to bend the knee, pause briefly, then slowly straighten the leg for 10–15 reps per leg, 1–3 sets daily. This simple movement promotes knee mobility, lubricates the joint, and can make everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs, and standing up easier, with options to make it easier or harder as needed.