Avoiding pain going downhill

September 2018

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Adapt your movement to the terrain to avoid painful descents. Photo: Tony Gazley
Reduce the load on your legs when you descend by following these simple tips. Many trampers struggle on downhill sections because their joints and muscles work harder to control the impact of stepping down. We can also feel pain from old injuries, imbalanced muscles and wear and tear on the joints or arthritis. Many of […]
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