Timeline for Knee injuries prevention using knee protectors
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| Jul 26, 2019 at 12:25 | comment | added | Michel Keijzers | @imsodin I was learnt this way (zigzagging) by an alp mountain instructuror; it helped me well. But of course, if small steps are possible, that. Only use zigzagging when the slope is too steep. | |
| Jul 26, 2019 at 12:08 | comment | added | imsodin | In my own limited experience, I would avoid zig-zagging as much as possible. The turns add additional load and you do more distance. If it feels too steep/too much force on your knees, I experienced (ridiculously) short steps to be more effective (in me and friends :) ). | |
| Jul 26, 2019 at 8:49 | history | edited | Separatrix | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Jul 25, 2019 at 18:18 | comment | added | Michel Keijzers | I only wore one when I had a knee injury due to running, but only during running afterwards. Some exercises and some tips like above helped more. | |
| Jul 25, 2019 at 16:56 | comment | added | Fenophter | Looks like knee protectors would help to prevent knee injuries, but not sure how to choose an appropriate one for a person who does not have any knee pain yet. Thank you for the other tips. | |
| Jul 25, 2019 at 16:37 | history | answered | Michel Keijzers | CC BY-SA 4.0 |