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Can You Do Spinning With A Bad Knee? | 4 Tips To Do It While Protecting Your Knee

Few things come close to the pump you feel on a spinning class. All your problems leave with each drop of sweat, not to mention the music! But, that means that an episode of knee pain can be a real bummer. So, can you do spinning with a bad knee? The short answer is yes,…

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 Does A Knee Strap Do? Benefits, Limitations, And Other Options

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 natural to wonder: “What does a knee strap do?” In a nutshell, knee straps are the smallest type of knee brace available. They’re also called “patellar…

Patella Band VS Knee Sleeve | Differences, Types, and What You Need

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 these will be best for you? Well, both can actually help you relieve pain. But, they do so in different ways. For example, straps are better…

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 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…

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 Measure Knee Sleeves in 3 Simple Steps (And Why Size Matters)

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 how to measure knee sleeves and why they matter. If it’s too small, it will affect your performance and even cause some serious health issues on…

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