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Capping Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
You may think you’re too young for knee problems, but the truth is that pain in the kneecap is common in young, active people. Knees are vulnerable to sports-related injuries, and simple anatomical differences like flat feet or weak muscles can start affecting your knees as early as adolescence. Symptoms of what is commonly referred […]
Don’t Shed Any Tears for Meniscus Tears
You have been told you have a degenerative meniscus tear in your knee. Don’t blame yourself―you did nothing to bring this on. A degenerative condition results from plain old wear and tear linked to aging—in this case, of the cartilage (usually the medial meniscus) within the knee that serves as a shock absorber. As cartilage […]
Sparing Your ACL with Knee Replacement
If you have a total knee replacement in your future, you may have heard about a procedure that retains the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), also known as an ACL-sparing knee replacement. The popularity of this surgery continues to increase, especially among younger patients. But is an ACL-sparing knee replacement worth it? First, you need to […]
Strong Hips = Strong Knees
If you are undertaking a physical therapy program for knee pain or injury, it might strike you as odd that so much focus is put on increasing strength and flexibility in your hips. After all, your hips aren’t the problem. But here’s something you may not know: While your pain and difficulty moving may be […]
Knee Osteoarthritis Supplementing Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis, common among older adults, occurs when cartilage in the knee breaks down. That allows the bones to rub against one another, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and decreased mobility. Drugstore shelves are filled with supplements containing chondroitin and glucosamine that promise healthier joints for those suffering from knee osteoarthritis. These supplements may sound like […]
Can You Still Walk with a Torn MCL?
Answering: Can You Still Walk with a Torn MCL? Rehabbing a Torn Medial Collateral Ligament If you’ve recently suffered a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL), you may be wondering if you’ll still be able to walk. It’s a common concern, especially for active individuals who enjoy sports, or anyone looking to avoid long periods of […]
Giving Your Knee a Lube Job
A thick, naturally occurring liquid that lubricates the joints, hyaluronan (also called hyaluronate) becomes thinner in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. If you are one of the millions of adults living with osteoarthritis of the knee, your physician may prescribe hyaluronic acid injections to ease pain and stiffness. An injection of hyaluronic acid may […]
When IT Causes Knee Pain
IT band syndrome is a nickname for iliotibial band syndrome, a condition affecting the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the pelvis to the top of the shin and keeps the knee stable and functioning when you walk or run. When the IT band becomes irritated or inflamed, patients feel knee pain that […]
The Recipe To Relieve A Baker Cyst: Treatments & Physical Therapy
Understanding a Baker’s Cyst Knee pain can disrupt your life, making everyday activities uncomfortable. If you suffer from knee pain, the culprit might be a Baker’s cyst, an accumulation of joint fluid that creates a bulge at the back of the knee. The bulge is noticeable, and a physician can usually diagnose it accurately by […]