• April 26, 2024

The knees are the main "hinges" of the body, a mechanism composed of ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage and skin. However, this complexity also makes them vulnerable, since according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, This area is responsible for approximately 15 million visits to the doctor due to injury.

An action, frequent, that can damage your knees It is ignoring the pain. For Jordan Metzl, sports doctor Hospital of Special Surgery, when this discomfort prevents performing a daily or persistent activity for a long period is time to stop the activity and consult an expert.

Do not harm your health!

However, it is not the only thing that can damage your knees. Here we present what you should "avoid" if you want to avoid injuries. Discover it!

1. You do not protect your feet. According to Patricia Sangenis, a cardiologist specializing in sports medicine, the way the feet hit the ground can cause harmful pressure on the knees. To avoid it use the right number of footwear and with a platform that absorbs the impact of your footsteps.

2. Excess weight. Having an overweight of half a kilo, generates an equivalent effort in the knees to support two and a half kilos of more. Also, it increases your chances of developing osteoarthritis.