Teaching Considerations for Knee Issues & Promoting Knee Health
Anatomy & Physiology
Overview
In this lesson, we apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support effective teaching of asana.
Objective
Apply knowledge of anatomy and movement patterns to work effectively with knee issues and to promote knee health.
What You'll Get
Provide a knee position that’s advisable to avoid. Describe an issue of concern with weight-bearing asanas. Note a priority related to the feet for preventative knee care and explain a type of muscular engagement that can help to support knees. Describe what to watch out for in bent-knee poses. Explain a recommendation for such poses as Virasana (Hero Pose) when knee flexion is limited. Explain which muscles need balanced development to keep the knee safe. Describe why the innermost quad muscle is relevant to knee safety and how to strengthen it.
Strengthening & Stretching
Following are advisements to balance the strength and flexibility of muscles supporting the knees.
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