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Have you had knee surgery?
Do you suffer from knee pain?
Are you constantly tearing ligaments in your knees?
Do you suffer from knee pain?
Are you constantly tearing ligaments in your knees?
Understanding your Knees
A Pilates programme on the Reformer will optimize knee function. To help you understand how to help your knees, it is important to understand the way your knees work.The Knee Joint
The knee is a hinge joint and its primary function is flexion and extension. The knee joint lacks what we call intrinsic stability and so therefore it relies on the ligaments and muscles which surround the knee for support. An imbalance in the ligament and/or muscle strength will affect the function of the knee.Ligaments & Muscles surrounding the Knee
The ligaments provide anterior and posterior stability. They become vulnerable when the knee is twisted or hit from an angle. The muscles around the knee create movement and support the joint. The four muscles which support the knee are the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Hip abductors, adductors and external rotators and the lower leg muscles. When all these muscles work in perfect harmony our knees will keep us going for a lifetime without any problems!
The Pilates Reformer, also known as the Universal Reformer, is the creation of a man way ahead of his time. The first piece of equipment, from which many of the matwork exercises are derived, is very versatile. The movements which can be performed on the Reformer range from basic to very advanced covering every possible physical need.
