It has been suggested that
the repeating knee movements lead to inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band by way of friction between the surfaces (see reviews by Khaund and Flynn, 2005; Fredericson and Wolf, 2005).
Not exact matches
Extend the leg and head back to starting position and
repeat this
knee - to - nose
movement ten times.
Once the right hand and left foot touch in a controlled manner, return to the starting position and
repeat the
movement with your right
knee and left hand.
Return to start, and then
repeat movement with left
knee (B).
Repeat the same
movement with the other arm and
knee.
Repeat the
movement by alternating right
knee to chest, extend the left leg back, left
knee to chest and extend left leg back etc..
Return to the X position and
repeat the
movement, this time touching your left hand to the outside of your right
knee or ankle.
Repeat the
movement, this time rotating your left shoulder toward your right
knee.
Or one particular
movement — standing on your
knees and then bowing down into Balasana (Child's Pose)-- may be
repeated for 10 minutes or so, while breathing in a particular rhythm and chanting one phrase or mantra, sometimes to music.
This swelling is caused by trauma, constantly
repeated movements or consistent pressure on the joints, especially elbows or
knees.