The best answer to this question depends on the source of your pain. Issues that can cause leg pain behind the knee range from minor to serious. A minor issue is a leg cramp. Slightly more serious issues include meniscus tears or hamstring strains. Whatever the source of your pain, you’re far from the only… Read More
Feeling tenderness when someone touches your knee. Pain when walking or getting up from a chair. Grinding or popping sounds when you move your knee. Noticed any of these symptoms? If you said yes, you’re likely dealing with a common condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PPS). This condition is more commonly known as runner’s knee,… Read More
A total knee replacement is a complex and lengthy procedure. It can also cause lots of residual damage to soft tissue around the knee. Additionally, it’s common to feel post-surgical pain for days or weeks after this procedure. In spite of these challenges, some people might think that it’s OK to do no physical therapy… Read More
Have you ever thought about how much you use your knee every day? Walking your kids to the bus stop. Sitting down at the dinner table. Walking up the stairs to your bedroom. These are just some of the normal daily activities that require you to use your knee, and they can all become much… Read More
If you have ever been out for a run and notice that the outside of your knee is starting to hurt, you may be experiencing the onset of iliotibial (IT) band syndrome This condition is more commonly known as runner’s knee, and it’s estimated that up to 25% of all active individuals develop it… Read More
Download Free Guide When you have constant pain and stiffness in your knees, exercising is probably one of the last activities you think about doing. However, exercising helps strengthen and stretch the muscles around your knees, which helps reduce and prevent knee pain. It may feel like you’re in a pickle if you have knee… Read More
Knee pain can really make it harder to get through your day. Standing up to do the dishes can become even more of a chore. You might not enjoy walking the dog as much. Even playing with your grandkids might lose its appeal. Unfortunately, knee pain is all too common among Americans; medical researchers report… Read More
Sharp knee pain that comes and goes can be just as frustrating as a persistent and dull knee pain, if not more. You can often find yourself in the middle of an activity, a day at work or a workout and be feeling fine, and then suddenly you’re struck with a debilitating flare-up of sharp… Read More
Did you know that the knee is the largest joint in the body? It needs to be in order to withstand the hundreds of pounds of force that is placed on it with every step and movement. The amount of pressure we place on the knees is why this joint is so prone to the… Read More
If you can’t bend your knee all the way, it can have a severe effect on your ability to do almost any daily activity. Whether the cause is an injury, arthritis or a previous surgery, immobility in the knee can be extremely difficult to live with. Fortunately, there are treatment options, with physical therapy being… Read More
It is common for people to report that their knee feels tight or stiff. After all, the knees are important load-bearing joints that are essential for nearly any type of movement. The stress they are placed under on a daily basis can lead to injuries and conditions that affect their basic functioning. Whether you just… Read More
Osteoarthritis is an extremely common, almost unavoidable, condition that affects millions of people. Due to the effects of aging, the cartilage that cushions the joints becomes more brittle and starts to wear down over time. This in turn leads to increased bone-on-bone contact and the joint inflammation that is the primary indicator of this condition. … Read More
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