Category: Sports

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 …

Cycling is a low-impact activity available to almost everybody. But, what if you have a knee injury? Or arthritis? Is biking good for your knees? The short answer is: …

You’ve seen athletes wear these tiny straps around their knees. Heck, I see them on basketball players and runners all the time. It’s so minimal that, to me, it’s …

If you have knee pain at the front of the joint, a knee strap or sleeve can help. But, the question is: patella band vs knee sleeve, which of …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Studies say that off-the-shelf knee sleeves provide 20-30% extra protection to the knee.(1) However, their effects are also dependent on you wearing the right size. So, let’s talk about …