What sport knee damaged?

When you have knee problems, some sports should be avoided. But be careful not to fall into the opposite extreme: physical activity is essential for healthy joints! Some sports favored. 

The knee joint fragile 
The knee joint is a particular strain. Just during walking, the pressure on the knee can represent three or four times the body weight: the ball is indeed a lever that increases the costs borne by the knee.

Against knee problems, attention to weight! 
This effect is further enhanced by the excess weight that causes suffering cartilage and ligaments more demands. In addition, some sports are particularly traumatic for the knee. Many top athletes to experience a day or another pain in that joint.

 

Enemies sports knee 
Impact sports, which cause repeated shocks or slides are particularly traumatic knee. This is the case of skiing, often violent for the cruciate ligaments of the knee. This is also the case of football, which involves the movement of large twist at this joint.

Can you run when you have knee problems? 
Running, especially uphill and downhill, is not recommended for those who have problems of cartilage in the knee. Depending on the intensity of the problem, it will focus on other sports, or at least running on flat ground.

Swimming: yes to crawl! 
Because it is a sport "dumped" (without impact), swimming is protective for the joints. Nevertheless, the breaststroke is not recommended for those suffering knee because it imposes binding to this joint movement. Emphasize the crawl!

The bike against muscle wasting 
The health of the knee depends largely on the strength of the muscles that surround them. In particular, the quadriceps muscle of the anterior thigh, which ensures the stability of the patella. It is therefore useful to strengthen it. And for that, nothing better than cycling!

While biking when it hurts knee 
The bicycle is particularly recommended after a fracture because wearing a plaster promotes muscle wasting. However, prefer a little effort over a long period rather than a brief and intense effort. Also consider these criteria when you set your bike.

Walking for all 
Many people with osteoarthritis of the knees tend to move slightly because of pain. However, it is important to continue to exercise. Remember that for your joints, muscles a lot! Twenty minutes of daily walking already possible to obtain satisfactory results ... even for people who have a knee replacement.