Medial Meniscus Tears Made Easy
Assisting the efficient joint relationship in the knee, two cartilaginous menisci rest on the flat surface of the larger lower leg bone (tibia). The …
Kneecap Pain and Running
Understanding Kneecap Pain for Runners
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) typically presents with a dull pain just beneath the kneecap and lower front part of …
Tackling a Lateral Meniscus Tear of the Knee
Understanding a Lateral Meniscus Tear
“I tore my cartilage” is the term most athletes use to describe the possible source of their knee joint …
How to Kick Into High Gear Against Runner’s Knee Pain
Pain associated with running can contribute to some forms of overuse injuries. Constantly subjecting the structures holding the joint to mechanical stress as with running, without allowing adequate time for recovery, is a recipe for developing knee pain. For example, excessive jumping, running, or deep lunges are all potential factors for knee pain. However, knee pain for runners is rarely a “do or die” scenario. In fact, many knee injuries with runners, if detected early, can easily resolved with proper treatment.Going Round and Round with Cycling Knee Pain
Understanding Knee Pain From Cycling
Cycling is a wonderful sport for athletes at any age. Whether you’re biking the flat roads here in Florida …
Biceps Femoris Tendonitis: The Forgotten Hamstring
The truth is….athletes “pull” muscles. That is something everyone is at risk for with an active lifestyle. Biceps femoris tendonitis is typically an injury …
Taming an MCL Sprain
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a thickening of the medial or inner knee joint capsule. The MCL is the stabilizing ligament between the …
Playing it Smart with Pes Anserine Bursitis of the Knee
What is pes anserine bursitis? This ailment, while not extremely common, can be quite painful. It is the result of inflammation of the pes …
Why Fat Pad Impingement Hurts so Damn Much
Understanding Fat Pad Impingement
The infrapatellar fat pad is a sensitive mass of tissue that lies behind the patella tendon and on the front …
The Inside Scoop on ACL Tears
The evolution of sports has proved to be a fascinating and often amusing combination of creativity, science and hype. From the lightest of high-tech …