Archive - November 2018

While arthritis can’t be cured, the pain can be managed through physical therapy. Here are some of the ways your PT can help you cope with OA.   What is Osteoarthritis of the knee?   This is when the cartilage between the knee bones on the knee joint wears away. It impacts the entire leg muscles, joints and bones. It can be caused by a traumatic injury, but can also be caused by other factors including weight, age and genetics. It can slowly worsen over time, but thankfully

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The knee is especially vulnerable in gymnasts because it’s the body’s shock absorber. Certain landings can cause microtrauma in the ligaments and tendons. Here are some common gymnast injuries and how you can avoid them.   Common Injuries:   Runner’s Knee This is a generalized way to say pain around the kneecap. See our early November blog to learn more about this injury.   Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome This condition only impacts growing

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Basketball season is in full swing! If you play in a club or have a child who is playing in school, there is the risk of developing Jumper’s Knee. Here is how it happens and ways you can avoid it.   What is Jumper’s Knee?   Jumper’s Knee is a very common condition among athletes, especially those in jump sports like basketball and volleyball. In the medical world, it is also called Patellar Tendonitis. The patella tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone

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The Four Types:   Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome This pain is in the anterior and central part of the knee. It happens when the kneecap rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. It can be caused by weak muscles, too much activity or by flat feet.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is pain on the outside of the knee. The band goes from the outside of the hips to the thigh and down the top of the shinbone. When the band gets too tight, it can cause pain and swelling.   Chondromalacia

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