Patellofemoral Syndrome

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…

4 Causes Of Knee Pain After Basketball And Their Solutions

Feeling knee pain after basketball can be due to different factors, all treatable, but some may be more concerning than others. This includes a lack of warm-up, training, and relapses of previous knee injuries. You may also be playing too much basketball and your body hasn’t had time to recover completely. Here we’ll discuss all…

5 Most Common Basketball Knee Injuries (And How To Recover From Them)

The most common basketball knee injuries involve tendons, ligaments, and/or meniscus problems – each one with its own set of symptoms and treatments. And if you play this sport, you should be familiar with them, as 17% of basketball players suffer from knee injuries. (1) Tap on each link below to find out how these…

Ice Or Heat For Knee Pain After Running | A Physio Answers

Determining whether it’s appropriate to use either ice or heat for knee pain after running depends on how long you’ve been feeling the discomfort. Ice is your best bet to ease knee pain right after your running sessions. But if it’s still lingering for a couple of days even with cold therapy, you should switch…

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,…

Knee Pain At Night | 9 Causes And Their Treatments

Having knee pain at night can be scary and frustrating. But with a little guidance, you might know what’s causing it and how to manage it. For example, a common cause of nighttime knee pain I’ve seen in my patients is excess physical activity during the day. This is easily manageable, but other causes like…

The 8 Best Patellofemoral Knee Braces (Updated 2026) | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Did you know that 23% of the general population have patellofemoral pain? Overuse is the primary cause, but the good news is that many of these injuries can be prevented or managed with the best patellofemoral knee braces. (1) I, along with our team of physical therapists, tested dozens of these knee braces to round…

What Causes Stiff Knees? 9 Reasons, Their Telltale Signs, And Treatments

Most of us have felt knee tightness at one point or another. But, what causes stiff knees in the first place? There are at least 9 common conditions that cause knee stiffness. They range from something as harmless as lack of movement, to challenging conditions like arthrofibrosis. But don’t worry – by the end of…

Why Are My Knees Hot? | 8 Causes And Solutions

The answer to “why are my knees hot?” isn’t straightforward. You see, joint warmth is often caused by inflammation. But, inflammation itself has several possible causes. Sometimes it’s a natural response of the body. For example, we use swelling and redness to fight off infection or to recover from a fresh injury. Other times it…

Knee Feels Tight When Bending | 7 Causes And Treatments

There are several reasons why your knee feels tight when bending. However, most of them are benign and you may be able to solve them at home. More often than not, having a stiff knee is your body’s way of asking you for more movement, like in the case of a moviegoer’s knee. But, depending…

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