Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding knee pain and physical therapy aides.
After a total knee replacement, you’ll likely be able to move your knee with far less pain, navigate stairs without trouble, and stand up from a chair with ease. But, the real question is, can you return to golf?? Can I Golf after a Knee Replacement? The short and sweet answer: Yes! Research shows us […]
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It’s been a year since you had your meniscus surgery, and you’re still in pain. Is pain 1 year after a meniscus surgery normal? That’s a common question that many patients ask themselves when they are trying to figure out if something is wrong with their knee after surgery. The internal expectation is that once
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Patella instability is a condition in which the Patella (kneecap) moves around too easily or gets pulled off to one side of the Patellar groove. There are many different causes of kneecap instability which we’ll review in this post. Some of the most common ways to treat patella instability are strengthening exercises and knee braces.
The 5 Best Knee Braces for Patella Stabilization: A Helpful Guide 2022 Read More »
Meniscus surgery is a surgical procedure to repair or remove the menisci in the knee. The menisci are C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act as “shock absorbers” for your knees. One of the most commonly performed arthroscopic surgeries in the US is a partial meniscectomy. However, recent research has questioned whether this surgery is beneficial
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Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that involves the knee joint and making small incisions to repair or clean up damaged tissue. It’s typically done as an outpatient procedure with most people going home the same day and often within a few hours of surgery. The goal of a knee scope is to reduce pain,
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Waiting for your knee surgery can feel quite daunting. Questions abound, like: What will recovery be like? Will I have to use crutches? When can I golf again? Recovery from a knee scope, like a partial meniscectomy, is a straightforward process that will likely have you feeling much better than before your surgery! Read further
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Do you experience Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? Is it coming back again and again like a bad dream? If this is the case, then we want to help. Patellofemoral pain can be frustrating because it tends to linger. Some things bother it, and then some activities don’t hurt at all. This blog post will review
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Can patellofemoral pain syndrome cause knee arthritis? This is a common question that many people ask when they are experiencing patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also known as patellofemoral joint (PFJ) dysfunction, which refers to the inflammation of the underside of your kneecap. Does patellofemoral pain syndrome cause arthritis in your knee? The
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Running with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) can be difficult and painful. It is important to understand how running causes pain, why patellofemoral pain syndrome might cause running-related pain, and what you can do about it. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which the kneecap becomes overloaded. This can be due to the patella not
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Do you have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? It’s easy to understand the causes that contribute to knee pain but does it also cause hip pain? PFPS is an overuse syndrome of the knee cap that causes pain in the front of the knee and is made worse with activities such as squatting, running, and jumping.
Hip Pain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What You Need to Know Read More »