Injuries

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…

How To Get Fluid Out Of The Knee Naturally | Easy Tips and Common Causes

Having a swollen knee is so frequent it should be common knowledge to know how to get fluid out of the knee naturally. You can safely reduce the excess fluid in the knee with some home treatments. These include the RICE method, pain relievers, and more. But, keep in mind that while these will reduce…

My Knee Hurts When I Straighten It and Put Pressure On It | 9 Reasons Why

If you’re here, you’re probably asking: “My knee hurts when I straighten it and put pressure on it. Why?” Well, we come across this question fairly often and there are at least 9 possible reasons for this. Some of them are harmless and could resolve on their own with some rest, like patellar tendinitis. Others…

How To Heal A Torn Meniscus Naturally | Exercises And Non-Surgical Remedies

Several studies have shown how non-surgically mending your torn meniscus can lead to equal, if not better outcomes than its more invasive counterpart.(1,2) But, all these studies also use specific types of meniscal tears for their research, making how to heal a torn meniscus naturally dependent on a few things. These include: The severity and…

9 Causes of Pain Behind Knee When Bending Leg | Symptoms and Definitions

Having pain behind the knee while bending the leg can be fairly common and harmless most of the time. It usually resolves on its own, but in some circumstances, it could be a sign that you need to seek medical attention immediately. The difference between innocuous knee pain and those that might have you need…

How To Prevent Knee Pain When Running | 8 Effective Ways

A study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine says that your knees are predominantly where your legs will get injured when you run.(1) This, of course, can hurt. However, how to prevent knee pain when running, regardless of the type of injury, all boils down to a lot of the same things: I will…

What Is Runner’s Knee?

Runner’s knee is a condition that affects many sportspeople and can range from mild to serious cases. There are several things that you should watch out for if you suspect you are developing this condition. We will be taking a closer look at runner’s knee in this article and how it can be managed; The…

Knee Exercises For Golfers

Knee pain is very common for people who play golf. That being said, there are a few things that you can do in order to minimise the impact of this sport on your joints. Here we will discuss the ways in which you can prevent serious injury if you choose golf as your sport of…

What Happens If You Leave A Torn Meniscus Untreated?

Meniscal tears are among the most common types of injury to the knee anyone can get, amounting to about 12-14% of the population. And, in the U.S. alone, 10-20% of all orthopedic surgeries are done to the meniscus. But, what happens if you leave a torn meniscus untreated? Well, since menisci are important to both…

Can You Run With A Torn Meniscus?

For a lot of us, running isn’t just exercise. It’s a habit, a therapy of sorts, that makes it hard to live without putting one foot in front of the other. Unfortunately, this puts you and me at a higher risk for meniscal injuries. So, you might be asking: “Can you run with a torn…

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