Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain that people complain about. Symptoms could range from swelling and redness to being completely incapable of straightening your leg. Knees are an important part of the body to maintain health is because they’re so tied into your mobility and quality of life. What’s causing the pain? Injury is one …
At some point or another, we all experience knee pain for a number of reasons. Chronic knee pain can occur due to obesity, sports injury, etc. According to medicinenet.com, “Knee pain is a common problem with many causes, from acute injuries to complications of medical conditions.” When it comes to knee pain, the severity varies. Overusing your knee can also …
Do you have severe knee pain? Have you been told by your orthopedic surgeon that you need an eventual knee replacement? Well, if you are a young patient in their 30s-40s you and live a relatively active lifestyle you may benefit from a procedure called High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO). This procedure is known to do well with younger patient population …
Clinical trials have demonstrated that preventative neuromuscular training (PNMT) can be effective in reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the young females. Proximal control exercises (Quads, Hamstrings) and multi exercises genres increased the efficacy of PNMT intervention. Approximately 350,000 individuals get ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgery to repair or reconstruct the ruptured ACL and restore knee function annually. Although ACLR …
by Guest Author Joseph Smith, PhD Our very own stem cells may provide the key to return us to a high quality of life without chronic pain. Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can develop into just about any specialized tissues. No longer controversial as they need not be derived from embryos or cadavers, the modern therapy utilizes adult …
