Patellar Syndromes

Pain Under Knee Cap After Basketball | 4 Possible Causes (With Treatments)

Feeling pain under the knee cap after basketball is usually a sign of an overuse injury. Thankfully, some rest and ice are often enough to ease the symptoms. Yet, it’s key to identify which injury is causing the pain under your kneecap after playing basketball. This ensures you get the right treatment and go back…

How Long Should You Ice Your Knee For Tendonitis? | Best Duration According To Science

Applying ice is one of the main treatments for hundreds of knee pain problems. So, how long should you ice your knee for tendonitis? For acute injuries, go for 10 minutes every couple of hours. That’s enough to bring relief while preventing potential complications from ice therapy. (1) However, some cases may benefit better from…

Knee Pain When Lying Down On Side | 5 Possible Causes

You’re finally home at the end of the day, and there it is – that annoying knee pain when lying down on your side. What could it be? More importantly – what can you do about it? Most of the time it’s something benign – your body begging for more physical activity. Other times, however,…

The 9 Best Knee Braces for Patellar Tracking Disorder

Our team of physical therapists compiled this list of 9 patellar tracking braces for you! “Patella tracking disorders” is a general term. We use it if your knee pain starts because your knee cap doesn’t move properly, or slides out of place. These disorders often happen with other knee injuries. Like patellofemoral pain syndrome or…

What Does A Knee Strap Do? Benefits, Limitations, And Other Options

You’ve seen athletes wear these tiny straps around their knees. Heck, I see them on basketball players and runners all the time. It’s so minimal that, to me, it’s natural to wonder: “What does a knee strap do?” In a nutshell, knee straps are the smallest type of knee brace available. They’re also called “patellar…

Patella Band VS Knee Sleeve | Differences, Types, and What You Need

If you have knee pain at the front of the joint, a knee strap or sleeve can help. But, the question is: patella band vs knee sleeve, which of these will be best for you? Well, both can actually help you relieve pain. But, they do so in different ways. For example, straps are better…

Can You Walk With A Fractured Kneecap? | An Explanation From Our Physical Therapist

You know the patella is a vital bone of your knee. That said, can you walk with a fractured kneecap? Or will it worsen the fracture? The answer depends mostly on the type of fracture. For example, a non-displaced fracture will still have bone pieces in their original position. In this case, your doctor may…

5 Scientifically Backed Benefits of Knee Sleeves | For Recovery, Stability, Pain Relief, and More

The number of people with knee pain has increased substantially in the last 20 years.(1) It affects not only athletes, but the general population as well regardless of exercise level, age, and even body weight. The good news is that knee sleeves are an easy, safe, and cheap solution to this common problem. Contrary to…

Common Tennis Knee Injuries and How To Prevent Them

Tennis is one of the sports where knee injury risk is higher. They can be either random occurrences, from falls for example, or from excessive strain on the knee. Injuries from overuse can be minimized or prevented by using some simple techniques. This includes appropriate equipment and seeking medical attention when necessary. This article will…

Best Exercises for Patellar Tendonitis

There are several different exercises that can be utilized in order to help with patellar tendonitis. Patellar tendonitis is an injury to the tendon that connects the patella, or kneecap, to the shinbone. Below we will explore the best exercises for this particular injury by investigating; Exercises for patellar tendonitis Massage for patellar tendonitis Treatment for the…

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