FlowPilates and knee (ligaments / meniscus / chondromalacia)
This is how FlowMat builds pilates classes for a student with knee (ligaments / meniscus / chondromalacia). They are the app's real rules, reviewed by a medical committee: what isn't recommended is never suggested, and what needs care comes with a warning for the teacher.
500 exercises in the catalog
Guidance for the class
Exercises FlowMat does not suggest
No exercise is ruled out for this condition: the care is in how each one is done. FlowMat suggests them with a warning and, when one exists, a gentler variation.
Exercises that come with a warning
Examples of exercises that do appear, with the guidance the teacher gets.
Watch that the knee doesn't collapse inward during the side step.
Bring your knee toward your elbow gently, without any jolt or impact.
In the single-leg variation, keep the thigh aligned with the hip without rotating it.
Slightly separate your legs instead of keeping your shins together.
Use nearby support and keep the knee well aligned; stop if discomfort appears.
Keep the knees soft and aligned with the feet, without bending too deeply.
Don't roll over the knee joint; stop if you feel sharp pain.
Reduce pressure on the ring if you feel knee discomfort when bending.
Cushion the supporting knee with a folded mat and avoid sinking your weight into it.
Keep the thigh aligned with the hip and don't lift the knee above hip height.
Keep the knee of the straight leg slightly soft to avoid stressing the joint.
Raise your hips with a cushion and avoid forcing full knee flexion.
and 143 more in the app's catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do pilates with knee (ligaments / meniscus / chondromalacia)?
It depends on each person and on what their treating doctor says. FlowMat does not replace that judgment: it helps the teacher plan the class, avoiding what isn't recommended with knee (ligaments / meniscus / chondromalacia) and flagging what needs care.
What does FlowMat do with exercises that are not recommended?
It never suggests them when building the class, and they don’t show up as a replacement when you swap an exercise either.
Can I change the class FlowMat builds?
Yes. You can swap, remove, add or reorder exercises and adjust the reps. The catalog only offers exercises that are safe for the student.