Physical Therapy

4 Home Remedies For Knee Bursitis | Feel Better At Home

Knee bursitis affects people of all ages and backgrounds. But, the good news is that most cases are mild. And, to make things even sweeter, home remedies for knee bursitis help it heal smoother. (1) Before we get to them, though, know this: Mild cases of knee bursitis can easily get worse if you don’t…

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…

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…

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 Strengthen Your Knees? | 6 Effective Exercises

Knee pain accounts for nearly 4 million primary care visits annually.(1) The best way to exclude yourself from that statistic? Learn how to strengthen your knees. You can easily strengthen your knee muscles at home with these 6 exercises. They’re versatile, and you can adapt them to your current level to reap the benefits! I’ll…

How to Reduce Swelling in The Knee Quickly in 4 Steps

How to reduce swelling in the knee quickly? Should you buy an elastic bandage for compression? Or just put ice on it? Do you take an anti-inflammatory as well? Having swollen knees can be bothersome and painful. Thankfully, rest and home care treatment is enough for most people to manage that excess of fluid. Make…

How To Wrap A Knee With Bursitis | Wrapping Techniques And Treatments

First of all, I’m not trying to make this sound simpler than it actually is. But, learning how to wrap a knee with bursitis isn’t all that complicated. Long story short, you take an elastic bandage, secure the first bit below your knee, then wrap upwards in a spiral motion until you’re above the joint.…

Why Does My Knee Pop? | 3 Reasons It Happens and When You Should Worry

Knee specialists often receive concerned people worried about their knee joint, wondering: “Why does my knee pop? Is the cartilage ok? Is there any damage?” These noises – or “crepitus” as they’re called in sports medicine– are fairly common and contrary to popular belief, they don’t always mean joint damage. Studies suggest that 99% of…

5 Scientifically Backed Benefits of Knee Sleeves | For Recovery, Stability, Pain Relief, and More

The number of people with knee pain has increased substantially in the last 20 years.(1) It affects not only athletes, but the general population as well regardless of exercise level, age, and even body weight. The good news is that knee sleeves are an easy, safe, and cheap solution to this common problem. Contrary to…

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…

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