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. What are your standing tendencies? To find out how your feet affect your ankles, knees, hips and spine, the first thing to do is observe how you tend to stand. […]
Yoga RX for Your Hip Flexors
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. […]
The Knee-Hip Connection: Muscles and movement
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 […]