Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding knee pain and physical therapy aides.
If you are one of the many people who have undergone meniscus surgery, sleeping may be on your mind. How can you get the most restful sleep possible? What position should your knee be in? What types of positions should you avoid? When you get home from surgery, you want two things: to catch up […]
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If you are suffering from Patella Bursitis, then you know how painful and debilitating the condition can be. You may be having a hard time recovering because you continue to aggravate the bursa and it can like you aren’t making any progress. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the things that you
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If you’ve been struggling with knee pain when taking the stairs, you’re not alone. This is a common problem that many people face and is a great early indicator that your knees are ailing and may need focused attention. It’s time to listen to those knees and address the pain before it gets worse. There
7 Causes of Knee Pain with Stairs and How to Quickly Treat Them Read More »
Most orthopedic doctors will issue you a knee immobilizer after you have an injury or knee surgery. The immobilizer is to prevent you from moving your knee in an awkward position that could further injure it. The problem with a knee immobilizer is comfortably sleeping with it. Certain positions are better for sleeping with an
How to Sleep with a Knee Immobilizer: A Helpful Guide Read More »
We’ve all been there, or if you haven’t yet, it’s going to happen soon. That moment where you are with your buddies and you step up to the tee box to smash the living heck out of the ball. However, instead of showing off that perfect swing and holding the follow-through pose for an extra
The 5 Best Knee Braces for Golf in 2022: A Helpful Guide from Physical Therapists Read More »
While shoulder injuries are the most prevalent injuries in wrestling, knee injuries aren’t far behind. It’s not just sudden and acute injuries either, but something that often just happens over time and through frequent abuse. Wrestlers are constantly applying immense strain and pressure on their knees when they aren’t slamming them down on the mat,
The 5 Best Knee Braces for Wrestling: A Helpful Guide From a PT Read More »
A Bosu ball is an excellent addition to any home gym to increase core strength and balance. If you want a killer leg workout, the Bosu ball provides the perfect variance of exercises to achieve the look you want. The versatility of being able to use both sides of the Bosu ball allows it offers
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The Clamshell is an excellent exercise for hip and knee pain. It is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises in physical therapy and is popular in workouts. The clamshell not only works the muscles in your hips but also helps stabilize the entire leg, including the knee and ankle. There are many different variations
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The Bulgarian Split Squat is a great strengthening exercise for knee and/or hip pain. It’s inexpensive to do, targets hip and knee strength, works on balance, is easy on the back and other joints, is simple to progress as your body gets stronger and helps with alignment control. This is truly an exercise that hits
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Chondromalacia can be a tricky condition to treat. It’s like a chicken-egg situation. The condition likely arose or persisted because of weakness, but now it hurts to exercise! Thankfully, there is an established method of treating this injury that can help improve symptoms without aggravating the pain. What is Chondromalacia There is a special type
4 Strengthening Exercises for Chondromalacia and Patella Arthritis Read More »