Welcome to the fourth blog post in our series on running. My name is Michelle Ball, and I am a Gokhale Method® teacher living in Tasmania. I am also a lifelong runner and am passionate about sharing the benefits of healthy posture with the running community, be that beginners, seasoned runners, or everyone in between. Even if you don’t run, but do want happy, pain-free knees well into old age, this blog post is for you!
Common knee injuries and pathologies
As hinge joints situated in the middle of long, weight-bearing limbs, knees can be vulnerable to injuries. Let’s take a look at some common knee problems, and their solutions…
Ligament tears may result from twists, or the sudden changes of direction that are common in soccer or basketball—or from an awkward landing while running. Read more