(Observa el pie girado hacia adentro y la rodilla hacia afuera. Alto riesgo de rotura de ligamentos de la rodilla. Procura siempre que la rodilla y la punta del pie siempre miren en la misma dirección).
Es cierto, la práctica sistemática y moderada del tai chi trae consigo grandes beneficios para la salud; pero en ocasiones, también trae problemas indeseados en forma de dolencias temporales o crónicas.
En base a mi experiencia y a mis conocimientos (quiero dejar claro que ni soy médico, ni fisioterapéuta, only a practitioner of tai chi for several years) I can confirm that knee injuries are among the most common diseases by practicing tai chi chuan. Why? Well, throughout this article will have occasion to find out. Keep reading.
Causes and Risk Factors .
- Having had previous diseases before the knee torn ligaments, cartilage problems, etc. Problems
- arthrosis, arthritis, ... largely associated with age and sedentary lifestyles. Practice
- surface or use inappropriate footwear, too slippery, irregular, unsafe ... etc.
- characteristic postures and movements of tai chi: constant flexing of the knees, turns, etc.
- Poor postural technique associated with insufficient experience in the practice of tai chi chuan.
- Overweight, obesity and bad eating habits. A heavier, higher burden of the lower extremities.
knee problems associated with the practice of Tai Chi .
- Overloads lower limb muscle.
- inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis), especially in patellar tendons of the knees.
- Reactivation of Osgood Schlatter disease, inflammation of the anterior tuberosity of the patella.
- Bursitis (inflammation of the bursa beneath the patellar tendon).
- sprains and torn ligaments.
- Damage to the meniscus: total or partial breaks, etc. Accelerated wear
- bone of the knee joint: artritris and osteoarthritis.
Preventive Measures.
- At the start, makes a good warm the whole body, but especially the lower limbs and trunk.
- If you tend to suffer discomfort in the knee joints, then pay special attention to this area, heating it more thoroughly.
- At the end of the session, do not forget to relax and stretch the muscles of the body, especially the lower limbs.
- Discard footwear worn or damaged. Watch
- the ground, trying to practice tai chi on suitable surfaces, smooth, no bumps, not too much or too little glide, etc.
- If you notice discomfort or pain in the knees, a few days left to train, rest and take the opportunity to visit the doctor. If you continue training, it is likely that the disease be extended in time, even getting worse.
- The use of knee, put ice or anti-inflammatory creams can be applied to partially relieve the pain, but do not solve the problem. So, watch out.
- Listen to your body and not too much force posture. The bids too low, sharp turns and jumping could end up taking its toll repeated in the form of injury. Be scrupulous
- postural technique, trying to adopt at all times the correct posture.
- If you count on your biography with a history of knee injuries, surgeries on them, etc, it might be advisable for money if you really worth practicing tai chi.
Remember: Your health is always first. Take all precautionary measures that are within your reach when practicing tai chi, acting with care and wisdom and, finally, if despite all the problems begin, visit the doctor without hesitation and follow all directions. No doubt any odds, they are the most knowledgeable.
receive a big hug and good practice!
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