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Mindy Wallace wrote:
My knees have just about had it as far as gardening or seriously cleaning any type of floor. What does everybody do to cut down on the strain? Do you kneel on something, or squat, or use a short stool? If it's a solid, even surface, knee pads can help. But nothing beats sitting down. If you get on your knees, they may not be passing the weight through to your lower legs, but they're still supporting your weight. If you still have enough flexibility, you may be able to lean back far enough for your butt to rest on your heals, but that stretch is something you'll feel the next day! Inside I find chairs, foot stools, coffee tables... anything near. The rest of the time I find ways to avoid too much bending. You won't see me scrubbing a whole room's floor by hand. I'll use a mop on a handle. I'll only get down for a very small section, like a particular stain. Outside I have a couple of different stools on wheels. But I still find myself not doing things because the stool is too far away. I'm considering getting one of those milking stools you strap on your own butt. You essentially have a seat with a pole, and a spring at the bottom of the pole. Your weight is supported by the pole, and your knees and legs only provide stability. In theory. Like I said, I'm considering getting one. I don't have any actual experience with one yet. -- Warren H. ========== Disclaimer: My views reflect those of myself, and not my employer, my friends, nor (as she often tells me) my wife. Any resemblance to the views of anybody living or dead is coincidental. No animals were hurt in the writing of this response -- unless you count my dog who desperately wants to go outside now. Compare the newest tax preparation software apps: http://www.holzemville.com/mall/taxes/index.html |
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