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Archives for February 2017

Yoga for Healthy Feet & Knees Part 2

February 28, 2017

This article is a continuation of Yoga for Healthy Feet & Knees Part 1, and part of a series discussing the biomechanical connections between the feet, ankles, knees and hips and how they all impact knee health. Sole triangles  After you figure out your personal standing tendencies, the next step is to build strength and encourage […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Ankles, Feet, Hips, Knees, Yoga Asana

Yoga for Healthy Ankles & Knees

February 27, 2017

This article is part of a series discussing the biomechanical connections between the feet, ankles, knees and hips, and how they each impact knee health. The ankle joint – a mighty mover The ankle joint transmits the weight of the body through to the feet and withstands thousands of steps each day. It also sends […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Ankles, Feet, Knees, Yoga Asana

How Yoga Can Help Ankle Dorsiflexion

February 26, 2017

This article is a continuation of Yoga for Healthy Ankles & Knees Part 1, and part of a series discussing the biomechanical connections between the feet, ankles, knees and hips and how they all impact knee health. Smart yoga for ankle dosiflexion Many yoga poses can help increase ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, especially if […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Ankles, Feet, Knees, Yoga Asana

Yoga for Healthy Hips & Knees Part 1

February 25, 2017

This article is part of a series discussing the biomechanical connections between the feet, ankles, knees and hips and how they all impact knee health. The knee-hip connection The hip joint is a large ball and socket joint with a diverse range of motion. It can flex forward, extend backward, adduct to the midline, abduct […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Hips, Knees

Yoga RX for Your Hip Flexors

February 24, 2017

Yoga for long hip flexors Lengthen your hip flexors with an easy modified version of Virabhadrasana 1. If you sit a lot, practice this pose several times a day. It’s a great all-round healthy knee pose as it lengthens your hip flexors, hamstrings and calves; tones the buttocks and quads; and helps with ankle dorsiflexion. […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Hips, Knee, Knees, Yoga Asana

The Knee-Hip Connection: Muscles and movement

February 24, 2017

This article is part of a series discussing the biomechanical connections between the feet, ankles, knees and hips and how they all impact knee health. The knee-hip connection Healthy hips are able to perform a diverse range of movements (see diagram right). All of these movements and their associated muscles have a direct impact on […]

Filed Under: Anatomy, Hips, Knee, Knees, Uncategorized, Yoga Asana

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