When you hyperextend your knee, the bones in the front of the knee can bang together resulting in a bone contusion. These injuries sometimes can also be associated with damage to cartilage on the ends ...
If you’re experiencing knee pain, your instinct may be to park it on the couch with your leg propped up on a pillow and avoid any kind of movement completely. While you certainly don’t want to put ...
Knee pain while running may be caused by injuries like runner's knee, IT band syndrome, or a knee bursitis.
When things are in the groove, they’re going smoothly. That surely is the case with your knee. As long as your kneecap (patella) stays in its groove in the knee, you can walk, run, sit, stand, kneel, ...
A loud pop in the knee followed by pain can signify injury to the soft tissues or bone of the joint or surrounding areas. The knee is a complex joint that facilitates movement and bears considerable ...
There are many different causes for knee pain when bending the leg. The location of pain and other symptoms can help differentiate possible causes, such as tendonitis, strains, or arthritis. The type ...
Knee pain can be a daily struggle for many, due to age, physical activity, or an underlying health conditions. The discomfort can limit mobility, interrupt sleep and reduce overall work productivity.
If you’ve found yourself suffering from runner’s knee (also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome), you might need a knee brace. Before searching for the best knee brace for you, it’s important that ...
Liz Myers, BS, C.S.C.S. is the owner of Mtn Edge Performance where she helps athletes optimize their performance and have pain-free adventures in the mountains. She has a background in freestyle ...
Nothing can impede your fitness goals quite like knee pain. Any exercise junkie knows that even the slightest twinge to your knee can throw you out of your heavy-lifting gym routine or daily running ...