Category: knee pain

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Pain Around Your Kneecap? This Could Be Why

June 27th, 2023

Knee pain is common across all age groups for various reasons but is particularly prevalent in adolescents and young adults who engage in recreational running or sports involving running and jumping. This type of pain is often referred to as patellofemoral pain. But why does this happen?  Patellar Tracking The patella (kneecap) in a healthy

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Improving Muscle Function After A Knee Replacement

April 14th, 2023

Quadriceps inhibition after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common problem that many patients experience during their recovery process. This condition, also known as arthrogenic muscle inhibition, occurs when the muscles in the quadriceps group become inactive and fail to contract effectively. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and difficulty with functional activities such as

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Are Your Knees Painful When Jumping?

February 20th, 2023

Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a commonly experienced injury in adolescent athletes and young adults who participate in activities such as basketball, volleyball, skiing, or other activities that require repetitive jumping. Jumper’s knee is also referred to as patellar tendinopathy. This is due to the repetitive microtearing of the patellar tendon that occurs with jumping. 

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Treatment Options For A Torn Meniscus

February 10th, 2023

Knee injuries are common among those who engage in recreational sports or exercise. One of the most prevalent injuries are meniscus tears. This can occur acutely during activity or happen gradually over time. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, a torn meniscus can lead to significant knee pain and subsequent disability. What is The Meniscus? 

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5 Tips for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

January 5th, 2023

1. Ice and Elevation After Activity After engaging in physical activity, swelling and irritation of the joint structures of the knee can occur. This can cause sensations of stiffness, worsening of pain and general discomfort. By applying ice to the knees and elevating them above the level of the heart, you can reduce this swelling

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Knee Pain? Backwards Walking May Be The Answer

November 29th, 2022

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition occurring in over 19% of the American population over 45 years old (Del Amo, 2022). The condition frequently affects the knee joint in the body resulting in pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, and reduced range of motion (ROM). How Do You Know If You Have Osteoarthritis? A diagnosis of Osteoarthritis

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Hip Weakness May Be Contributing to Your Back or Knee Pain

October 10th, 2022

There are a number of reasons why someone may develop muscle weakness. Inactivity, poor muscle activation, and compensatory movement patterns are just a few of these reasons. But can weakness lead to the onset of, or contribute to pain? The evidence suggests that it can. Specifically, weakness of the hips can be part of the

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Factors Affecting Knee Mobility

March 24th, 2022

Having adequate knee range of motion is essential for completing activities of daily living and recreational activities. Limitations of knee motion can be due to several factors described below.  Joint Capsule The knee joint is surrounded by a ligamentous structure that forms a soft tissue capsule around the articulating surfaces. Tightness of different portions of

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A Physical Therapist’s Breakdown of OBJ’s Super Bowl LVI Knee Injury

February 18th, 2022

Did you cringe during the Super Bowl LVI after Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a non-contact knee injury? This article will breakdown what happened during the play that OBJ got injured. Here is the link to the play below: Odell Beckham Jr. Leaves Field with Knee Injury OBJ takes a sudden stop after he catches the

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