Wednesday Wellness Tip: Knee Health

As with any health tip advice, always be sure to check with your medical professionals before embarking on or changing habits and routines affecting your health.

How Healthy Are Your Knees?

Here are a few knee health tips:

1. Don’t skip exercise, even modified exercise if you can not carry out what has been your normal exercise routine.

2. S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G is good for knees. Here are some suggested stretching activities: step ups, butterfly stretches, straight leg lift, hamstring curls, and planks*.

3. Lose excess weight. If for example you are 20 pounds overweight, by taking off those 20 extra pounds, you should notice an immediate difference in how your knees feel!

4. Wear proper shoes. Shoes with heels closer to the floor are optimal.

5. Be mindful of your posture – standing up straight is always better than slouching! *doing planks helps improve your posture because it helps strengthen your core.

To your health!