More Time, Better Care: Inside Our Modern PT Model
Dr. Gallardo is President of the California Physical Therapy Association, and his words describe where physical therapy stands today and the opportunity and responsibility in front of us all. Our team at The Knee Joint meets this moment with our Modern PT approach, the 3E’s: Evaluation, Education, and Exercise. Together, we build custom programs that restore function, reduce pain, and lower your injury risk, making real progress on good, bad, and in-between days so you can get back to the activities you love.
Dynamic Warm - Up For Field and Court Sports
A dynamic warm-up is a series of movements that build in intensity and speed while mimicking the motions of your sport, raising your core body temperature and heart rate before you play. We filmed our Dynamic Warm-Up for Court and Field Sports with athletes from the Marin Women's Soccer League, and the video follows the same exercise order as the printable handout. Watch the video, save the PDF, and bring both to your next practice.
What is IT Band Syndrome and How Can We Fix It?
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, causing friction and irritation.
Normally, the IT Band is flexible and glides smoothly, allowing you to move without pain. When it becomes too tight, that friction increases and irritation builds up. There are several reasons why the IT band can become tight and weak, and it is usually from repeated motion and overuse…Read More
From the Court to Everyday Life: Injury Prevention for Women Athletes
At this year’s USTA SheRallies Women’s Summit, The Knee Joint's Dr. Danielle Sartori spoke to a room of more than 200 attendees on one of her favorite topics: helping women athletes feel strong, resilient, and confident in their bodies both on and off the court.
What Is Patellar Clunk Syndrome and What Can You Do About It?
If you’ve had a total knee replacement and notice a “clunk” or “pop” when straightening your leg, especially from sitting, it might be Patellar Clunk Syndrome (PCS). Read the blog to learn what PCS is, why it happens, how it’s treated, and how The Knee Joint can help!