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9 Ways to Avoid Knee Pain and Injuries
In the last issue we talked about the types of
knee pain. In this issue we will talk about how to avoid certain types of knee pain.
Knee pain is often caused by either a one-time acute injury or repetitive motions that stress the knee over time, particularly as we age. There are some steps you can take to avoid knee pain and injuries.
"One of the most common things that causes knee injuries is the runner's stretch," says Robert Gotlin, DO, director of sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. "That's when you grab your foot, bringing heel to butt. We all do it, but it's one of the things that tends to increase knee pain. By bending the knee all the way, the kneecap gets jammed into the bones below it."
Dr. Gotlin said the runner's stretch can set the stage for chondromalacia patella, a condition where the cartilage under your knee cap becomes softened, which is the most common form of knee pain. "By repeatedly jamming your kneecap, you are promoting more chondromalacia," he says.
Generally, Gotlin says the best knee injury prevention starts with becoming familiar with your own body and learning how to exercise correctly. If your knees are the type that are prone to chronic pain from arthritis, for example, impact-oriented exercise is not a good idea. Opt for an elliptical machine rather than the treadmill at the gym.
Tips for Avoiding Knee Injuries
In addition to Gotlin's advice, you can avoid knee pain and injuries by doing the following:
1. Maintain your weight. Because extra weight can increase your chances of developing osteoarthritis, maintain a weight that's appropriate for your size and age to decrease stress on your knees and to avoid increased chances for knee injuries.
2. Wear sensible shoes with a good fit. It will help you to maintain proper leg alignment and balance, ultimately preventing knee injuries.
3. Warm up. Before starting any exercise, warm up and then do stretches. If you stretch muscles in the front and back of your thighs, it decreases tension on your tendons, ultimately relieving pressure on the knees.
4. Do low-impact exercise. At the gym, opt for a rowing machine or a cross-country skiing machine. Both offer a strong workout with low impact to your knees.
5. Swim or walk. When exercising outside of the gym, opt for swimming or walking.
6. Weight train. Strengthen your leg muscles to better support your knees and avoid injuries by working out with weights. But be sure to consult with an expert first on the right way to life weights to prevent knee pain.
7. Don't decrease your activity. A decrease in activity will lead to weakness, increasing your chances of injuries.
8. Don't suddenly change the intensity of your exercise. Build up gradually to avoid knee pain.
9. Consider physical therapy. If you already have a knee injury, visit a physical therapist who can help to set up an appropriate exercise regime.
You may notice that some people with knee problems wrap their knees during exercise or at other times. Gotlin says people generally do this because it feels good. While it won't hurt your knee, it won't help to avoid an injury. If you wrap, be sure to avoid wrapping too tightly, because that can also cause a knee problem.
SOURCE: Lynn Yoffee Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH |
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DID YOU KNOW???
Red Clover
 Red clover is a wild herb and member of the legume family. Other notable legumes include beans, soybeans and peas. Here are 6 health benefits of red clover:
Cancer Prevention Red clover contains isoflavones, a substance similar to estrogen. Studies at the University of Maryland Medical Center show that isoflavones may prevent cancer cells from developing and even kill certain types of cancer, including prostate and endometrial cancer. In 2010, a Japanese study associated isoflavones with decreased risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers.
It is important to note that researchers believe that isoflavones may also contribute to certain types of cancer growth in the same way that estrogen can. Breast cancer patients are discouraged from using red clover until more research is conducted.
Heart Health The isoflavones found in red clover may help to increase good HDL cholesterol while reducing bad LDL cholesterol. Red clover has also been associated with stronger arteries and may have blood thinning qualities, both of which help to prevent heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
Bone Health Red clover may help to prevent osteoporosis, particularly in menopausal women. A loss of estrogen in the body is linked to the development of osteoporosis and red clover contains phytoestrogens, which mimic natural estrogen produced in the female body.
Menopause Red clover contains phytoestrogens, notably isoflavones, which act similarly to the estrogen produced naturally in the female body. These phytoestrongens may help curb many of the side effects experienced during menopause, including night sweats, hot flashes, and weakening of the bones.
Skin Health Red clover skin creams have been used to successfully treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and other types of rashes.
Respiratory Health Red clover may be useful in treating respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis and coughs. It may benefit lung cancer and ease the symptoms of other lung conditions as well. However, more scientific evidence is needed to confirm the connection between red clover and easing the symptoms of respiratory conditions.
SOURCE: Health Diaries |
Here's your "QuoteAction" for this issue:
"The difference between an obstacle and an opportunity is our attitude towards it. Every opportunity has a difficulty, and every difficulty has an opportunity."
Writer, J .Sidlo Baxter
Your action for today is to face one of the challenges you are having with a different attitude.
Have an extraordinary day!
SOURCE: Betty Jo Waxman
Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC |
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Our firm provides the information in this e-newsletter for general guidance only, and does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, investment advice, or professional consulting of any kind. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, accounting, legal, or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation. Tax articles in this e-newsletter are not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding accuracy-related penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The information is provided "as is," with no assurance or guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
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