Knee pain and yoga poses aren’t necessarily everyone’s cup of tea but, believe it or not, there are several of them that relieve pressure on the joint while strengthening it at the same time. One study even shows how practicing yoga, if you have knee osteoarthritis, can improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility – which,…
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…
Runner’s knee is a condition that affects many sportspeople and can range from mild to serious cases. There are several things that you should watch out for if you suspect you are developing this condition. We will be taking a closer look at runner’s knee in this article and how it can be managed; The…
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…
For a lot of us, running isn’t just exercise. It’s a habit, a therapy of sorts, that makes it hard to live without putting one foot in front of the other. Unfortunately, this puts you and me at a higher risk for meniscal injuries. So, you might be asking: “Can you run with a torn…
Because the menisci is a crucial part of your knee’s congruency, tearing it might lead to instability as well as some pain and swelling. The good news is that wrapping – a relatively easy treatment for these injuries – helps with all those symptoms and helps your recovery run smoother. So, let’s talk about how…
One question that we see a lot when it comes to knee sleeves is whether they can be worn during the night. We will be taking an in-depth look into the reasons why you can sleep with a knee sleeve on and how to make it more comfortable. This will include the topics; Can I…
An itchy rash is never comfortable. There are many different causes for itchy rashes, and one may be the brace that you are using! In the below article we will be discussing; Why do I get an itchy rash from knee brace? There are several reasons that you may experience an itchy rash under your…
Swelling on the knee has many root causes, and can inhibit function and mobility. It is often referred to as knee effusion or water on the knee by doctors and health professionals. Common causes of knee swelling are chronic overuse, injury, or even disease. Below we will be looking at ways in which you can…
There are many reasons why people wear knee supports. This could be because of a sporting injury, bad posture, after surgery, or for arthritis. The type of injury you sustain will largely account for the amount of time you will need to wear your knee compression sleeve and when. During sport, at work, or even…
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