Recovery

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…

Physical Therapy For Knee Bursitis | What To Expect From Your Physiotherapist

The truth is that most cases of knee bursitis resolve on their own. But, physical therapy for knee bursitis can help you heal faster. Not to mention, avoid recurring episodes. We, physical therapists, combine passive and active treatments. This helps you recover from your knee bursitis as fast as possible. We also teach you how…

Bursitis Knee Pain At Night | 6 Ways To Reduce It (Plus Causes, Treatment, and More)

People with bursitis knee pain at night usually say it’s worse than during the day. Why does that happen? And more importantly, what can you do about it? One reason is that your senses aren’t as distracted before you sleep. Compared to how you usually are during the day, this can make you focus more…

Does Knee Bursitis Go Away? | Recovery Time, Treatment, Tips, And More

That swollen lump on your knee can prevent you from doing your job and even make walking a painful task. It can be very frustrating, so it’s only natural to wonder: does knee bursitis go away? Luckily, yes, it goes away for most people. The key is to avoid activities that increase your knee pain…

7 Knee Bursitis Types, Symptoms, and Treatment

Knee bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa on the knee. It’s common in jobs where you have to kneel a lot. But, how do you know if you have bursitis? How many knee bursitis types are there? The short answer is that we classify bursitis according to: The location of the bursa. Prepatellar bursitis…

How To Clean A Knee Brace in 4 Steps (Plus 5 Tips To Keep Your Brace Clean)

Knee braces accumulate sweat and dirt. And, if they’re not cleaned properly, bacteria can decompose. Thus, producing bad odors, skin rashes, or shortening the life of the brace.(1) So, how to clean a knee brace? The manufacturer will give you precise cleaning instructions. These will depend on the type and fabric of your brace. It’s…

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

Sprained Knee how long does it takes to heal

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…

Can You Walk With A Fractured Kneecap? | An Explanation From Our Physical Therapist

You know the patella is a vital bone of your knee. That said, can you walk with a fractured kneecap? Or will it worsen the fracture? The answer depends mostly on the type of fracture. For example, a non-displaced fracture will still have bone pieces in their original position. In this case, your doctor may…

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