Overview Our feet are mechanical masterpieces and have certain features that allow them (and us) to perform in different environments, situations and tasks. They have the ability of flexing, moulding to the shape of the ground where we stand, walk, run, jump and, at the same time, they are resilient to resist to the impact […]
Overview As discussed in the last article, the pictures and ideas we have about Arthritis (and any other conditions) will determine our behaviour towards it as well as the pain we get from it. There are studies 1,2, that show that physical loading of the knee actually reduces the inflammatory response in the cartilage, which […]
Overview When the Legendary Achilles was born, his mother, the goddess Thetis, tried to make him immortal by dipping him in the river Styx. However, she held him by the heel and it was left vulnerable, becoming his weak spot. Many people have this same weak spot, more specifically the Achilles Tendon (Figure 1), which […]
Exercise 1: Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) stretch How to do it Stand with the side you want to stretch facing the wall, leaning with your forearm against it, so that the shoulder is at a 90 degrees angle; Move your “good” leg over the front of the affected leg, keeping your feet at least 2-3 […]
Exercise 1: Deep neck flexors activation How to do it Stand, leaning with your back against the wall and your feet slightly away from the wall. Gently, tuck your chin in as if you want to bring the back of your neck (not head!) towards the wall, getting a “nice” double chin. Make sure your […]