Does pain at the front of your knee or around your knee cap make squatting, sitting for a long time, walking up and down stairs, or playing sports difficult? This type of pain that occurs at the front of the knee, and/or directly under or surrounding the kneecap is known as patello-femoral pain (PFP). It
Have you experienced knee pain or instability after landing awkwardly following a jump or coming to a sudden stop when running? This may be the result of a hyperextended knee. A knee hyperextension injury occurs when the knee is bent backwards or “extended” beyond its normal range due to excessive stress on the major ligaments
Do you experience knee instability? Are you worried about changing directions when walking because you are afraid of sharp knee pain? Do you favor one leg more than the other? Knee irritation with certain movements is a sign that your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) may have too much laxity or that your ACL is damaged.
Joint pain is one of the most common forms of pain to develop with age. Whether as a result of wear and tear over time, or as a result of an injury that never healed correctly, joint pain can significantly interfere with your quality of life and ability to move around freely. Two of the
Arthritis of the knee joint is one of the most common causes of knee pain. Osteoarthritis is defined as progressive wearing away of the cartilage in the joint. The cartilage is there to serve as a cushion between the bones in the knee joint. When the cartilage degenerates, the bone may get inflamed and activities
A common question that physical therapists hear a lot is, “should I be concerned if my knees are clicking and popping when I move it?”. Clicking knees often leads to anxiety which can limit your ability to enjoy certain physical activities. Noise in the knee joint can come from several different reasons. Natural Noises of
