Category Archives: Arthritis

Describing various physical land and water approaches to arthritis in its many forms.

Knees: Even Vulnerable Knees Can Be Strengthened

I regularly get questions about dealing with knee vulnerabilities. How to protect them; how to strengthen them; how to prepare them for more effective surgery. The quads extend the knees, but the hamstrings are equally important for stabilizing the knee … Continue reading

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Arthritis: some general thoughts

Almost 200 kinds of arthritis – inflammation of joint, muscle, and inter-connective tissue.  Causes may be hereditary, injury (yes, including carrying excess weight), nutrition issues, biochemical imbalances etc.  A promising goal appears to be to increase synovial fluids into the … Continue reading

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