Meniscal Tear

Pain on the Outside of the Knee When Kneeling | 7 Potential Causes

There are many causes for general knee pain – knee osteoarthritis, meniscus, ligament tears… But what about pain on the outside of your knee when kneeling? There are at least 7 reasons for pain on the outside of the knee. The most common ones include iliotibial band syndrome, bursitis, or a tear in the meniscus…

Knee Pain When Straight: 8 Causes and How to Treat Them

There are several knee injuries that cause pain with the knee straight. The exact diagnosis will depend on other symptoms as well as your lifestyle, medical history, and age among other factors. For example, athletes are more prone to jumper’s knees and runner’s knees. But, arthritis also gets more likely the older you get. In…

Why Does The Inside of My Knee Hurt? | 9 Common Causes and How They Happen

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. As such, several things could also make it hurt. But, you might be asking something more specific, like “why does the inside of my knee hurt?” The easy answer is that it could be something as mundane as a knee contusion. Or,…

Will A Knee Brace Help A Torn Meniscus? | When It Can And When It Can’t

You can find a knee brace practically anywhere. It’s a safe and cheap solution for managing knee pain. But, will a knee brace help a torn meniscus? Knee braces can help particularly with severe tears – they protect the knee and help it heal faster. But, they may not be necessary when there’s little to…

Will Walking On A Torn Meniscus Make It Worse?

You know how to sit, stand, and sleep with a meniscus injury… But will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse? Not necessarily! This will depend on the location of the tear, its pattern, your symptoms, and several other factors. For example, walking could make it worse if the injury is: Recent, You have…

Knee Sleeve VS Brace | 5 Differences, Types, and Benefits

You know both sleeves and braces help the knee, but which one do you need for your knee pain? What are the differences between a knee sleeve vs brace? First, the main difference between braces and knee sleeves is their level of support and protection. The design of most braces helps protect the knee joint…

What Kind Of Knee Brace Do I Need? | Case-by-Case Recommendations From a Physical Therapist

There are several types of knee braces. One of the most common questions I get from my knee patients is: What kind of knee brace do I need? This depends on several factors. These include your symptoms, whether you had a knee injury or not, and if so, how severe it was. For example, you’ll…

How To Put On A Knee Brace?

Knee braces are garments generally used for knee injuries. You already know they help support the knee and benefit your healing process. But, you may be wondering: How to put on a knee brace properly? For starters, most braces have straps. They should be tight but not constricting – you can check this with the…

Why Do My Knees Crack? | 3 Reasons, How To Stop It, And When You Should Be Worried

Before becoming a physical therapist, I always wondered: “Why do my knees crack so much? Am I injured?” They’ve always been noisy but painless. It scared me – I thought I was buying a ticket straight to knee surgery. My knees always crack and pop when I climb stairs and when I do squats. There…

Can You Walk On A Sprained Knee? | A Physical Therapist Explains

One of the most common questions I get from patients with knee sprains is “can you walk on a sprained knee?” – and I always tell them, well… it depends. For example, if you feel your knee is giving out and you can’t bear weight on that leg, that’s a huge no. Go to the…

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