Avoiding Hip and Knee Problems
Hip and knee joints don’t suddenly go bad, except when a person experiences a severe injury, such as an impact to the knee or a fall from elevation.
These parts of your body go bad over time through a slow process of degradation. The pain and disability come on slowly. Tips to prevent this from happening include:
- Wear high-quality work shoes. Certain companies make shoes just for people who work on cement floors. The shoes have design and construction features that cost more up front, but they reduce fatigue and chronic injury while lasting longer than traditional footwear.
- Squat instead of kneeling. If you squat with the knees in a neutral position, you can easily hold the squat for long periods, and there is no stress on the knees. Kneeling on cement or other hard surfaces is asking for trouble.
- Avoid lifting heavy loads by yourself. Doing so can produce excess torsion on knee and hip joints.
- Reduce mechanical stress by staying lean. In addition, consciously practice good posture.
About the Author
Mark LamendolaMark Lamendola
Mark is an expert in maintenance management, having racked up an impressive track record during his time working in the field. He also has extensive knowledge of, and practical expertise with, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Through his consulting business, he provides articles and training materials on electrical topics, specializing in making difficult subjects easy to understand and focusing on the practical aspects of electrical work.
Prior to starting his own business, Mark served as the Technical Editor on EC&M for six years, worked three years in nuclear maintenance, six years as a contract project engineer/project manager, three years as a systems engineer, and three years in plant maintenance management.
Mark earned an AAS degree from Rock Valley College, a BSEET from Columbia Pacific University, and an MBA from Lake Erie College. He’s also completed several related certifications over the years and even was formerly licensed as a Master Electrician. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and past Chairman of the Kansas City Chapters of both the IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society. Mark also served as the program director for, a board member of, and webmaster of, the Midwest Chapter of the 7x24 Exchange. He has also held memberships with the following organizations: NETA, NFPA, International Association of Webmasters, and Institute of Certified Professional Managers.
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