Introduction
How To Gain Strong And Healthy Knees With Physical Therapy And Exercises
The leg is a complex, three-joint machine that provides stability and mobility to the body. The strength of each muscle relies on both its health as well as other joints in our body like hips or ankles - so if you have weak muscles here too then, your knees might not feel quite right. Particularly when we look at how many muscles cross either hip or ankle joint and even those around just below (and above) Knee itself? It becomes clear why it's essential for keeping this area healthy; without adequate support near them all, any injury could lead us down the slippery slope towards something much worse.
In Memphis Physical Therapy, we work to improve balance and stability. Additionally, our goal is for you to feel stronger in all areas of lower-extremity strength with a better range of motion so that when walking or running, there are fewer pain cycles. Also, there is well-increased power delivery from muscles more efficiently used.
Leg Raise
Lie on your back and try to bend one knee pivot to a 90-degree angle, keeping the other leg perfectly flat against the floor. Contract those abs for stability as you lift through your hip quads combo. Keep that pelvis still while doing two sets of 10 reps each time - it'll be worth all those sore muscles later down this road.
Bridge
Lie on your back and keep both knees bent and feet hip bone distance apart. Squeeze the glutes to lift hips high into the air, then slowly lower down until tapping fingers meet floor again before lifting another set of ten reps per session for two weeks straight.
Lateral Walks
It's time for a bit of bit of revolutionary training. Take that band and wrap it around your ankles, then squat slightly as if you're going to sit on one Knee. Keep weight centered over the heel while keeping knees over the opposite ankle. Balance yourself by taking small steps, either right or left, depending upon how much energy is left in your body.
The leg is a complex, three-joint machine that provides stability and mobility to the body. The strength of each muscle relies on both its health as well as other joints in our body like hips or ankles - so if you have weak muscles here too then, your knees might not feel quite right. Particularly when we look at how many muscles cross either hip or ankle joint and even those around just below (and above) Knee itself? It becomes clear why it's essential for keeping this area healthy; without adequate support near them all, any injury could lead us down the slippery slope towards something much worse.
In Memphis Physical Therapy, we work to improve balance and stability. Additionally, our goal is for you to feel stronger in all areas of lower-extremity strength with a better range of motion so that when walking or running, there are fewer pain cycles. Also, there is well-increased power delivery from muscles more efficiently used.
Leg Raise
Lie on your back and try to bend one knee pivot to a 90-degree angle, keeping the other leg perfectly flat against the floor. Contract those abs for stability as you lift through your hip quads combo. Keep that pelvis still while doing two sets of 10 reps each time - it'll be worth all those sore muscles later down this road.
Bridge
Lie on your back and keep both knees bent and feet hip bone distance apart. Squeeze the glutes to lift hips high into the air, then slowly lower down until tapping fingers meet floor again before lifting another set of ten reps per session for two weeks straight.
Lateral Walks
It's time for a bit of bit of revolutionary training. Take that band and wrap it around your ankles, then squat slightly as if you're going to sit on one Knee. Keep weight centered over the heel while keeping knees over the opposite ankle. Balance yourself by taking small steps, either right or left, depending upon how much energy is left in your body.
Contact Info
Address:
2637 Broad Ave
Memphis
TN 38112
United States
Memphis
TN 38112
United States
Tel:
9013103901
Website:
https://www.901pt.com
Offering
- Physical Therapy Memphis
- Memphis Physical Therapist
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