How to reduce the impact of walking on the knees

Generally speaking, walking will not have any impact on the knees for normal people. However, if you walk for a long time, it may cause adverse effects on the knees. Therefore, if you need to walk for a long time for some reason, it is necessary to master some ways and methods to reduce the impact of walking on the knees. So, how do you reduce the impact of walking on the knees?

① Losing weight and reducing body weight are the first priority for obese people to protect their knees. Excessive weight hurts the knees all the time.

② Pay attention to your walking and working posture. Do not twist your body when walking or working, and do not touch the ground with only one side of one foot. Weight-bearing knee flexion and extension activities should be avoided as much as possible. Acute and chronic soft tissue injuries of the knee joint should be avoided, especially when lifting heavy objects. People who work in a semi-squatting position or often bend over and stand up to carry heavy loads should be careful not to work continuously for too long. Avoid squatting for long periods of time, because the load on the knee joint when squatting is 3 to 6 times of one's own body weight. When squatting at work (such as auto mechanics, foundry workers), it is best to change to a low sitting position (sitting on a small bench). When sitting or standing for a long time, you should also change your posture frequently to prevent the knee joint from being fixed in one posture and exerting too much force.

Walking tips

It can be found that the mountain people in various regions walk like they are flying on the grass. In fact, it can be found that when they walk, their feet are flat on the ground and they slide, their feet are not lifted high, and their knees are not bent much. They rely on their thighs and the forward leaning of their bodies. In this way, when the center of gravity moves quickly, a smooth and brisk movement is guaranteed, and the vibration is very small.

The above introduces how to reduce the impact of walking on the knees. Although everyone knows how to walk, not everyone knows that walking for a long time will have adverse effects on the knees. In normal times, it is necessary for us to master some walking skills to give our knees more protection and effectively avoid knee diseases.