Assisting the efficient joint relationship in the knee, two cartilaginous menisci rest on the flat surface of the larger lower leg bone (tibia). The inner (medial meniscus) and outer (lateral meniscus) have a flat under surface that sits on the tibia bone and the concave (depressed) overlying surface of the menisci houses the convex (rounded)…
Understanding Kneecap Pain for Runners Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) typically presents with a dull pain just beneath the kneecap and lower front part of the thigh just above the knee joint. It is very common injury for runners. Hence, patellofemoral pain syndrome is sometimes referred to as “runner’s knee” or misalignment of the patella. The…
Understanding a Lateral Meniscus Tear “I tore my cartilage” is the term most athletes use to describe the possible source of their knee joint line pain. About 40% of the time, they’re correct. Now ask them to identify culprit, aka “the cartilage”, in a police lineup and they’ll probably have the look of a cow…
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.
One of the most common questions that I’m asked is: “With a sports-related injury, when do I use ice and when should I apply heat?” ICE THERAPY the best kept secret in sports medicine, period! All the fancy machines and cool rehab techniques may get all the hype. But if you ask the elite athletes…
If you want to keep your knees happy, make your quadriceps (quads) a top priority. The good news is this…the goal of having healthier and stronger quads may not be as difficult as you might think! Leg strengthening and preventative knee care are of great concern for today’s athletes. Knee injuries represent approximately 51% of…
When used properly, foam rollers and roller balls keep your muscles loose and your joint limber in less than 10 minutes per day. Using a form of self-myofascial massage therapy, foam rollers are trusted tools used by elite and professional athletes to unlock tight muscles and relax painful joints.
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