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4 Causes Of Outside Knee Pain After Basketball (And How To Fix Each One)

ITBS and meniscus tears are common causes of outside knee pain after basketball. Most of these injuries can be managed by using an ice pack and doing some physical therapy. But severe ones may require surgery to treat them. We’ll go over 4 of the most common knee injuries leading to outside knee pain after…

Can You Play Golf With A Torn Meniscus? | Our Expert Explains

A study reports that meniscus tears are the most common knee injuries in this sport. So, I’m sure you’re wondering: Can you play golf with a torn meniscus? (1) The most direct answer, really, is that you shouldn’t be playing golf while your meniscus is still torn. It can worsen your injury and even lead…

How To Strengthen Knees For Basketball? | 10 Effective Exercises With Instructions

Basketball is a fast-moving sport that could take its toll on your body if you don’t prepare for it. So, one of the best things you can do is to learn how to strengthen knees for basketball. All you need are a pair of dumbbells and a physioball to perform the exercises correctly. Below we’ll…

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…

Twisted Knee: Ice Or Heat? Which One Is Better?

As painful as they may be, acute knee injuries can heal quickly with the right set of treatments. So it’s only natural for us to know, which thermal remedy works well for a twisted knee – ice or heat? Ideally, cold treatments are best applied right after an injury. You could then switch to heat…

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…

What Causes Knee Swelling? 9 Reasons And Their Solutions

Knee inflammation (aka knee effusion) is often your body’s attempt to heal an injury. But, other times, it can be a sign of something more serious. So, it’s essential to know what causes knee swelling in the first place. That way, you’ll be able to treat it appropriately. Below, I’ll explain 9 common reasons behind…

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…

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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