Beyond the elderly, those who are obese, use their muscles improperly, or have muscle weakness have a high risk for osteoarthritis. The knee joint is the most commonly affected area, and genu valgum (or knock knees) increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Pan Jiahao, a physical therapist at Jing-Her Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, outlined habits that may lead to osteoarthritis and shared two self-rehabilitation exercises on an Epoch Times program.
W-sitting posture: Children often adopt a w-shaped sitting posture while trying to maintain their balance. Additionally, some individuals tend to sit in a w-shaped posture while kneeling. High heels: When wearing high heels, the pelvis tends to tilt forward to maintain balance.
Mr. Pan stated that the greater the forward tilt of the pelvis, the higher the likelihood of developing genu valgum. Prolonged sitting: Individuals who sit for extended periods tend to lean forward towards their desks as time passes, leading to an anterior pelvic tilt.
Prolonged sitting and incorrect posture can also result in weakened muscles. Mr. Pan recommends taking breaks and changing positions every 30 to 40 minutes as the best way to mitigate the harms of prolonged sitting.
Rectus Femoris Strengthening Exercise Sit on a chair with your back straight and your body leaning slightly forward with your center of gravity between your hips and thighs. This posture helps to effectively stretch the rectus femoris. Without moving your thigh, slowly extend.