The Knee Pain Archives offer a collection of articles helping you navigate causes, treatments, and preventive measures for knee pain.
What is Therapeutic Exercise? As we age, our bodies go through various changes, including a natural decrease in muscle mass and strength. These changes can lead to a range of health problems, such as chronic pain, osteoporosis, and reduced mobility. The good news is that therapeutic exercise such as Pilates can help prevent these issues
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October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of Fall, pumpkin-flavored treats, and most importantly; National Physical Therapy Month. Since its inauguration by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1992, PT Month has been a great opportunity to celebrate all PT professionals as well as recognize the transformative power of physical therapy.
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Of course, any injury that prevents you from doing things you love can impact your psychological wellness, too. Frustration, fear, sadness, anger, and loneliness are just some of the emotional challenges many injured athletes face. So, whether you’re a serious competitor or simply someone who loves staying active, these are the things you’ll want to
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With arthritic knee pain, your joints can feel stiff, achy, and difficult to move. Fortunately, the right exercises can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and make daily activities easier. While moving a stiff joint may sound counterproductive, health professionals consistently agree that gentle movement is one of the best ways to reduce arthritic knee pain.
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Most of us have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” The implication, of course, is that sitting too much is actually harmful to your health. What might surprise you, however, is just how detrimental sitting can be. With one in four Americans sitting for eight hours per day or more, there’s never been a better
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Total knee replacement can be tough on a golfer. A report from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that swinging a golf club creates even more stress on the knee than jogging. But with a good rehabilitation program like the month-by-month regimen outlined below, you can be back on the course by the summer.January
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What is osteoarthritis in the knees? Are you weak in the knees? If you suffer from osteoarthritis in the knees, a condition where inflammation causes a wearing away of the cartilage. You may struggle with pain on a regular basis. Although your doctor may have prescribed medication for pain, you will likely find that exercise
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How do you gain full range of motion after a knee surgery? In order for you to walk, run, sit or kick comfortably, your knee, must be able to move through an arc of 130°. From completely straight, or fully extended; to completely bent, or fully flexed. Two muscle groups control this motion, the quadriceps,
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Success story! I very much support and am thankful for the wonderful work that Physical Therapists do! In my case, I came to PhysioFit for physical therapy to help with my inability to walk due to severe knee pain. The Sports Medicine and Surgery Doctor was my first stop in getting a diagnosis. He thought
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Last week, I received an interesting question by email from a reader of my column in the Los Altos Town Crier. She was searching for natural knee pain relief, and her message echoed what so many people in our community struggle with every day. It’s a question a LOT of people who are looking for
Lady (53) With Severe Knee Pain Yells, “I’m Stuck!” Read More »
We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this question about squats… Is it normal for my knees to hurt during squats? He told us he was attending his local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help him lose weight. He would perform exercises
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