It is worth noting that the knee is one of the most injury-prone joints.
The knee is a complex joint, meaning it has the task of supporting the body and absorbing shocks. Furthermore, it is very susceptible to injuries, which do not only affect athletes. In this way, Sport Life will share four habits for healthy knees with the help of orthopedist Dr. Marcos Cortelazo.
4 habits to keep your knees healthy
1. Balanced diet
“It is important to avoid excessive consumption of sugar, salt and fat, which can promote weight gain. Also reduce the consumption of inflammatory foods, such as milk and sweeteners. On the other hand, make sure you consume adequate amounts of protein, since they are based on building muscle tissue. Maintaining and increasing muscle mass is important to support the body and the biomechanical balance of the joints, which allows adequate movement with joint protection,” he stressed.
2. Weight control
Preventing overweight helps keep your knees healthy, as the accumulation of body fat creates overload on the joints, with repeated and excessive trauma to the cartilage, which leads to its degeneration.
“Furthermore, overweight and obesity inflame the body and increase the susceptibility to developing problems, such as arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as aggravating pain,” he reported.
3. Physical exercises
“Exercises benefit the knees in three key ways: they help maintain body weight; they strengthen muscles, exerting a protective effect on joints improving biomechanical performance and skeletal support; and they activate the circulation of synovial fluid, which nourishes the cartilage through the imbibition process,” he stressed.
4. Pay attention to knee pain
Pain that appears in the middle of an activity, which prevents it from being carried out, as well as pain that appears later and does not resolve spontaneously, are signs of something serious.
“In these cases it is essential to consult a medical specialist to undergo an evaluation and receive the appropriate diagnosis and treatment,” concluded Dr. Marcos Cortelazo.
Source: Terra
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