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The knee is one of the hardest-working joints in the human body, acting as a complex hinge that bears the weight of every step, jump, and climb we take. Because it sits between the hip and the ankle, it often absorbs the stress of our daily movements, making it one of the most common areas…

What is Jumper’s Knee? Symptoms of Jumper’s knee Tenderness just below the kneecap Swelling at the patellar tendon Pain when climbing stairs, bending knee and jumping. Sharp or throbbing pain during athletic motion Causes of Jumper’s knee There are two mechanisms of causing it: Acute Jumper’s knee: Occur from sudden, unexpected overexertion of the patellar…

Do you have pain in and around the kneecap when you run, climb stairs, or are just being active? Or, do you have pain when you sit for too long with the knees bent? Is this accompanied with some feeling of weakness and instability? Do you hear grinding, rubbing, or clicking noise when you bend…

A lot of runners suffer from a throbbing ache in the shin with each stride. This condition may be what is called shin splints. It is a condition that has caused a lot of runners to stop running due to the pain whenever they run. The question is, how do we overcome it or even…

In an earlier article, I wrote about runner’s knee which is a term that is used to describe any one of several conditions that cause pain around the kneecap. ITB syndrome is one of those conditions. It is the most common condition responsible for runner’s knee. This article will discuss ITB syndrome in further detail…

Do you have a child who has just recently had a growth spurt and is now complaining of knee pain at the front of the knee?  This is a very common problem that a lot of my patient’s kids face. It is especially common in kids who are active in sports. There is a name…

Our muscles are divided into compartments by a protective layer called the fascia. Compartment syndrome is a condition where you feel pain in the muscle compartment due to a build up of pressure. As the fascia is not very flexible, any swelling in the muscles usually causes a build up of pressure in the compartment….

The glutes are a group of muscles more commonly known as the buttocks. They are the muscles responsible for your hip extension, internal rotation, and abduction. Not only are they responsible for you looking good and attractive, they are also important for your overall health and fitness. The glutes are important in to ensure your…

In the final post of this ACL series, we look at an important determining factor, quadriceps strength, which affects your recovery and chances of re-injuring the knee again. This is factor stands out amongst the others we have mentioned. Therefore, we will explain more about how you and your physiotherapist can address this issue. Why…

Stress fractures can be a frustrating injury that can put you out of action for long. However, managing them safely and promptly can enhance your recovery. In this blog, we share more about how to manage the stress fracture. What Is a Stress Fracture? In normal healthy bone, activities that involves loading, such as running,…