Physical Therapy

How To Get Rid Of Fluid On The Knee | Treatments, Symptoms

Otherwise known as knee effusion, water or fluid on your knees is a clear sign that something isn’t right. Moreover, there are several things that can cause this, such as arthritis and injuries, and how to get rid of fluid on the knee may depend on the underlying cause. So, today, allow me to show…

How To Wrap A Knee? | Step-By-Step Guide To 4 Effective Ways

Wrapping your knee is a safe and effective way to relieve pain and inflammation. It also seems like the easiest thing to do but there are many ways it can be done. To help you out, I wrote step-by-step guides on how to wrap a knee in different ways. I also included what situations the…

11 Effective Exercises For Knee Pain (With Pictures) | Tips And Hacks To Boost Results

There are thousands of exercises for knee pain available out there. This makes sense – the stronger your lower leg and thigh muscles, the less risk of knee pain. But the truth is that so many of them don’t work, or can be harmful without the right guidance. (1) So, our team of physical therapists…

Does Using Ice Makes Knee Pain Worse? | 7 Reasons Why (And Their Solutions)

Cold therapy is a mainstay remedy in decreasing pain and swelling after an acute injury. But instead of making you feel better, what if using ice makes knee pain worse? Well, although rare, this can happen if you don’t really need ice therapy. Or the cold pack is placed in the wrong area. Also, certain…

Physical Therapy For Osteoarthritis Of The Knee | How Does It Work?

Going to physical therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee is a key part of every OA treatment. Not only because it reduces knee pain but for many other reasons as well (more on this later). (1) In reality, we -physios- work with you as a team, with the single goal of helping you live with…

10 Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms And How To Treat Them

There’s a very high chance you have knee degeneration if you feel 6 distinct knee osteoarthritis symptoms. No, it’s not only about knee pain, morning stiffness, or crepitus. (1) Yet, the truth is that knee OA symptoms are as diverse as the people suffering from it. So, apart from those main symptoms, you’ll learn about…

Is Heat Or Cold Better For Arthritic Knees? | It Depends, Here’s Why

If I got a nickel every time a patient asked me, “is heat or cold better for arthritic knees?” I would be rich. See, it depends on the type of arthritis and your preferences. Heat tends to be better for tight muscles and knee osteoarthritis. (1) While cold therapy may be best for fresh injuries,…

What Is The Best Treatment For Osteoarthritis In Knees? | Ranking 15 Treatments

Yes, there are at least 15 ways to relieve pain from knee OA. But, what is the best treatment for osteoarthritis in knees? The truth is that there isn’t a single best way to treat knee osteoarthritis. But, some treatments will definitely help more than others. So, we reviewed guidelines from several medical associations and…

Knee Osteoarthritis | A Physio Explains Everything You Need To Know About It

Research shows that knee osteoarthritis affects 16% of the population worldwide. And, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t only affect the elderly. (1) Almost 23% of people between 15 and 40 years old have some degree of knee osteoarthritis. And some of them have no symptoms at all. (1, 2) Sadly, this degenerative process can’t…

When Is Surgery Necessary For Osteoarthritis Of The Knee? | Decision-Making Guide

If you have knee osteoarthritis, it’s natural to wonder when surgery is necessary. The short answer is that you’ll need surgery when your quality of life has severely deteriorated due to arthritis. The catch is that this is extremely subjective. For an athlete, it can be the inability to play sports. For others, it might…

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