The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex having 4 bones, more than 20 muscles each with a tendon, 4 major ligaments as well as many little ones, and at least 3 layers of cartilage. Here is an A-Z of everything you need to know about the knee Arthroscopy An operation to “clean” inside the knee joint. Only about a 3% success rate but…
Just like your brain you need to keep your feet active to keep them in the best health. The more flexible your feet the better your balance and the less likely you are to fall. Here in Spain most of us spend at least some time walking on sand which is fantastic for getting your foot muscles (and calf and thigh!) working. But, if you can’t feel the sand…
Try exercises to strengthen your Pelvic Floor A recent survey of 3,000 women in doctor’s waiting rooms found that almost half had experienced incontinence in the past month. 80% of teenage girls wet themselves while trampolining! It doesn’t have to be that way, exercise your Pelvic Floor. Your pelvic floor is a sheet of muscle that is like a hammock between your legs. This hammock supports the contents of your abdomen…