A lifetime of walking wrongly can add up to osteoathritis as you age. Here's how to fix your gait before it's too late:
- 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're on clouds. Cushioned shoe inserts 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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