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tendonitis

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:56 am
by mrsj
I have been urban rangeing every day. Because I'm too heavy for my joints and tendons, I have tendonitis along both shins and my knees are killing me! I have tried to start slowly, only rangeing for about 20 minuts at a time. I don't know what to do. Any advice out there?

Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:08 am
by frugaltexan
Maybe take a look at your walking form. If you are walking with a heel to toe method, you are putting a lot of stress and shock on your knees/back (irregardless of the amount of cushion on your shoe - I can cite studies if you like.) You might want to take a look at Chi Walking (Danny Dryer) -- or at least the idea of it - walking with a mid-foot to light heel stride and slightly leaning forward (keeping your feet always under your center of mass).

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:21 pm
by mrsj
Thank you frugaltexan. I've tried Chi walking and it's helped an awful lot. Again, thank you.

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:52 am
by frugaltexan
No problem. :)