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Jogging And Your Knees
Jogging
is perhaps the most common and practical exercise that
anybody can be do anywhere and anytime. Statistics shows
that more people jogs or runs more than people going to
aerobic classes or visits the gym. But do these joggers know
that jogging is actually a high impact exercise for
their knees?
The knee is a very complex joint. It includes the
articulation between the leg and thigh (tibia and femur) and
the knee cap (patella). The most common knee problems in
jogging relate to what is called the "patellofemoral
complex". This consists of the quadriceps, knee cap and
patellar tendon. What is now called patellofemoral pain
syndrome (PFPS) is also known as runner's knee. For many
years runner's knee was considered to be breaks down of the
cartilage inside the patella.
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Symptoms Of Runner's Knee
When you feel pain around and sometimes behind the kneecap,
this would signal you that you might be suffering from
runner's knee. As one of the most common injuries among
joggers, runner's knee most often strikes as joggers
approach forty miles per week for the first time. Even after
taking a few days off, the pain seems to come right back,
sometimes even more intense, after the first few miles of
the next run. The pain often is the worst when running
downhill or walking down stairs, and the knee is often stiff
and aching after sitting down for long periods. You might
hear a clicking sound when you bend or extend your knee.
To Test If You Have Runner's Knee
The foolproof test for runner's knee is to sit down and put
your leg out on a chair so that it's stretched out straight.
Have someone to squeeze your leg just above the knee while
pushing on the kneecap. He should push from the outside of
the leg toward the centre. Meanwhile, tighten your thigh
muscle. If this is painful, you're suffering from runner's
knee.
Early Treatments
Runner's knee can be further aggravated by simple overuse.
If you have steeply increased your mileage recently, you
might consider holding back a bit. Stop doing any activities
that hurt the knee, and don't start again until you can do
them without any pain. If you really have to exercise,
select other forms of exercise which will give your knees
a lower impact or strain, exercise such as swimming would be
a better and advisable choice.
Use the R.I.C.E. formula:
Rest: Avoid giving impact on the painful knee. Most people
will temporarily switch to a non-weight bearing activity,
such as swimming.
Ice: Apply cold packs or ice wrapped in a towel for short
periods of time, several times a day.
Compression: Use an elastic bandage such as a simple knee
sleeve with the kneecap cut out or knee guard that fits
snugly without causing pain.
Elevation: Keep the knee raised up higher than your heart.
It is always a good idea to look after your feet and legs
because in order for them to serve you longer (for as long
as you wish to live going places), you need to give them
ample rest and attention. Many people does not know that
foot health is as important as their internal organs'
health, and sometimes neglected symptoms such as knee pains
or heel pains which could change their lifestyle if not
rectified early.
Therefore it is vital that attention is given to foot health
and foot health information is easily obtained both online
and offline. Help your feet and legs and they will benefit
you for life.
Copyright Allan Tan -
http://www.foot-health.info/
Allan Tan
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