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KNEE MOBILITY: Tibial rotation basics
Did you know your knee rotates axially in addition to the basics bending and straightening? If it doesn’t do this or if this is impacted either due to injury or pain, it can affect how well your knee bends and straightens. It also affects contact pressures with the knee cap (Patellofemoral joint). You NEEED full knee extension. Lacking it can affect the way you walk and be a contributor to a host of knee issues due to the less than ideal joint mechanics with loading. The research on tibial rotation & knee pain is interesting. We know that external rotation causes an increase in contact pressures and may be related to patellofemoral pain syndrome. Whereas, fixing the tibia in slightly more internal rotation, may decrease pressures on the pf joint. Rotational stability is also affected
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30 second workout to help with arthritic knee pain relief
How can you not move to this song? 😍 Even the simplest movements can bring you significant relief 🙌🏼 Even if you only have 30 seconds- you can make the most of it ✅ Your knees need movement. But not just any movement. Movements that FEEL GOOD 🙌🏼 So if some of these movements don’t feel good to you, modify to what your body is giving you today. Modification is not a sign of weakness ☝🏽 Listening to your body is incredibly important. But so is movement so it’s important to find a middle grou
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