Author: Orthokinetics

This article first appeared in Orthokinetics Blog, and has been edited for clarity. Why are ankle injuries so common? The ankle joint is where the two bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) articulates with the talus of the foot and are held together by ligaments. It is classified as a hinge joint which means that there is one axis of movement allowing for dorsiflexion (toes pointing to ceiling), plantarflexion (toes pointing to floor) of the foot and a small degree of rotation. The ankle allows for a limited range of movement and is quite susceptible to sprains, strains…

This article first appeared in Orthokinetics Blog. Adapted with permission. If you are looking to get your heart rate up and to break out a sweat, working out at home can be just as effective as going to the gym. Without the need to use any fancy equipment or to travel beyond your bedroom, you can get just as strenuous a workout done. In fact, you can use your own body weight to strengthen and train every muscle in your body! Warm up! To begin with, you should always remember to warm up first. This is important to prevent the…

This article first appeared in Orthokinetics Blog. What is cardio? You must have heard of the term cardio (or cardiovascular fitness) being thrown around by health professionals, fitness fanatics, and even your friends and family but what is cardio really? Cardiovascular exercise targets organs in the body’s cardiovascular system including the heart, lungs, and the blood vessels that connect them and the rest of the body together. Cardio as an exercise elevates the heart rate through rhythmic activity. This form of exercise not only leaves you huffing, puffing, and in a pool of sweat, it also helps to strengthen your…