Patellar taping and bracing are thought to reduce chronic knee pain by increasing the patellofemoral contact area, which reduces stress in the knee joint. These interventions are popular, low-cost ...
You’ve probably seen athletes with bright-colored strips of tape on their shoulders, knees, or backs. These are called Kinesio tapes. They are stretchy, skin-like tapes used in sports therapy. But do ...
If you have osteoarthritis, you may be familiar with the pain, stiffness, and limited flexibility from your bone rubbing on bone. And the most common place where your symptoms show up are in your ...
The inside of your knee can hurt for many reasons, but it often occurs due to cartilage deterioration. It can also follow a sports injury or trauma to your knee. Knee pain is common and can be a ...
Knee injuries commonly send people to the doctor’s office. Some examples include fractures, meniscal tears, and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Treatments depend on the underlying cause of the ...
People cannot prevent all knee injuries. However, education on knee anatomy, how injuries happen, and treatment can help prevent potential complications from common knee injuries. The knee is a ...