Do I Need To Repair My Torn ACL?
If you've torn your ACL, you're likely facing one of the most difficult decisions in your active lifestyle, whether to undergo surgical reconstruction. The prospect of a 9 to 12 month recovery can feel overwhelming, and the choice between surgery and conservative treatment through physical therapy isn't always clear-cut. This article will walk you through the key considerations to help you make an informed decision about your treatment path.
Can You Have Runner’s Knee If You’re Not A Runner?
You’ve been feeling acute or frequent pain in the front of your knee(s), but you’re not a runner. So can you still have Runner’s Knee even if you do not run? Runner’s Knee, aka Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) or Chondromalacia Patella, is often the catchall diagnosis for broad-spectrum anterior (front) knee pain with activities that compress the kneecap (patellofemoral) joint.
Is IT Band Syndrome The Cause Of My Hip and Knee Pain?
Have you been noticing pain on the outside of your knee, hip, or thigh without a known injury? If your answer is Yes, then you may be experiencing symptoms of Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band Syndrome) presents as pain along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee.
What Is Platelet Rich Plasma, And Will It Help My Knee Pain?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative therapy were your own cells are re-introduced to an area of damaged soft tissue as a treatment to promote healing. The cells are typically introduced to the body with an injection.
Have You Been Diagnosed With Knee Arthritis? Now What?
Have you been diagnosed with knee arthritis? If so, now what?
Here is some important information you need to know about knee arthritis: