Sprains Or Strains | Injuries

How To Treat A Twisted Knee? | Step-By-Step From Our Physio

Knee ligament injuries (or twisted knees) account for 40% of all knee problems. As they’re so common, everyone should know how to treat a twisted knee. (1) Having said that, there are 5 steps most knee sprains have to go through to properly heal. I discuss the details of each of the steps here, as…

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…

What Is A Sprained Knee? | The Complete Guide To Knee Sprains

We’ve all heard about sprained joints. You may even have had a sprain already – I had two on my left ankle. But, what is a sprained knee, exactly? Well, a knee sprain occurs when any of the four knee ligaments overstretch. Sprained knees account for 40% of all knee injuries. Some can improve at…

What to Do for A Sprained Knee? | 4 Steps to Recover at Home

Knee sprains account for 40% of all knee injuries. The good news is that some types of knee sprains can heal at home. So, what to do for a sprained knee? How do you recover from this knee injury? (1) First, the treatment will depend on the type of sprain (2): Mild sprain: The ligament…

How to Heal A Sprained Knee Quickly? | 7 Ways to Cure A Knee Sprain

Not-so-fun fact: 40% of all knee injuries are knee sprains. As they’re so common, it’s useful to know how to heal a sprained knee quickly. (1) A knee sprain happens when knee ligaments stretch beyond their capacity. The severity of the sprain will determine the average recovery time. But, there are some things you can…

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…

Can you break your knee cap and not know it?

People fall on their knees pretty often. And, kneecap fractures can happen because of them. So, you might be wondering, can you break your knee cap and not know it? The short answer is: It’s unlikely. Fractures tend to be very painful. Plus, there might be other glaring symptoms. But, there could also be times…

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…

How Long Does A Sprained Knee Take To Heal? | Recovery Time and Treatment Options for Every Sprain

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