A lifetime of walking improperly can add up to osteoarthritis as you age. Here’s how to fix your gait before it’s too late, from his new book. *Keep your hips level. Watch your hips when you pass a window.Are they moving up and down? Try to stay straight and level so there is less force on your heels as you land.
*Use your knees. Bend your knees more and use your quadriceps for a longer time to cushion your body weight as you land.
*Use your feet. Step on the outside of your foot; roll to the inside to provide shock absorption.
*Float when you walk. To decrease pain, walk as if you are on clouds. Cushioned shoes insert and good shoes can help.
*step lightly. Just the suggestion that you land more softly on your heels can be enough to make a difference.
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