Prevention And Treatment For Knee Pain

Can You Run With A Torn ACL? | Advice From A Sports Physiotherapist

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often gets injured in running or contact sports. (1) So, it’s natural for active people with this injury to ask “can you run with a torn ACL?” Well, yes and no. The first factor to look at is the severity of your injury. Generally speaking, you can run with mild…

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…

How To Make A Knee Brace At Home? | 3 DIY Knee Braces, Their Pros And Cons

Maybe you have mild swelling after working out. Or you’re in an emergency and need some kind of knee support. Can you DIY a knee brace? If so, how to make a knee brace at home? Well, yes! You can make a homemade knee brace. It’s fairly simple and cheap. Keep in mind it won’t…

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…

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…

Knees Hurt When Sitting | 5 Causes and How to Treat Them

Nowadays, most people spend at least two-thirds of their working hours on their butts. So, maybe your knees hurt when sitting because you’ve been in that chair for too long. (1) It can be that simple, really. And, your aching knees will feel better after walking a little. But, knee pain while sitting can also…

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…

How To Treat Knee Bursitis? | 7 Evidence-Based Treatment Options

Knee bursitis is one of the most common types of bursitis. People of any age and occupation can have it. The good news is that it’s easy to treat. So, how to treat knee bursitis? There are 7 treatments for bursitis on the knee joint that I will discuss in detail. But, most people will…

How To Measure For Knee Brace | Step-By-Step Tutorial

You already know which knee brace will be best for your knee injury. Now, how to measure for knee brace? What size do you choose if you’re between sizes? Knee brace sizing is very straightforward. It’s easier to do with some help, but you can do it on your own. It’s also important to take…

Knee Stabilizer VS Knee Brace | Their Differences, Types, and How To Choose What’s Best

The world of knee braces can be very confusing. So, let’s start with the basics: what’s the difference between a knee stabilizer vs knee brace? Which one do YOU need? Well, knee stabilizers and knee braces are the same thing. For one, knee “braces” wouldn’t be braces if they don’t stabilize your knee. So, both…

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