The knee joint is comprised of connections between the femur, patella, tibia, and fibula. These bones have various muscle, tendon, and ligament attachments that create a hinge joint allowing for knee extension and flexion. The thigh bone is commonly understood as the femur, and the shin bone consists of the tibia and its partner, the …
Category: Foot Strength
Dec 11
Maintaining Strength and Muscle with Age
Sarcopenia can be defined as the loss of muscle during the natural aging process. As people age, there are usually changes in their psychological, emotional, and physical health. Shifts in family life, interpersonal relationships, or career settings create stimuli that prompt people to adjust to various demands as we age. Along with matching the pace …
Nov 28
Strong and Healthy Feet
“Oh my goodness, those shoes are adorable.” This is one of the many comments I hear when I eavesdrop on conversations among patrons and passersby when I’m out to dinner or grocery shopping with my wife. Indeed, she is a true fashionista at heart, and you’ll usually find her dressed to the nines seven days …
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