Can a knee brace relieve discomfort, provide support, and expedite recovery for individuals recovering from an injury or surgery? Knee Brace A knee brace is…
Can understanding what knee tests are used help a healthcare provider diagnose the cause of individuals experiencing knee pain? Knee Pain Tests A knee examination…
The vastus lateralis is a muscle on the outside part of the thigh. Injuries to the muscle include strains, tendinitis, femoral nerve compression, and others.…
Individuals dealing with symptoms like sudden pain, weakness, and tenderness in the back of the knee could have a hamstring injury. Can knowing the symptoms…
Individuals who have sustained trauma to the knee area from work, physical activity, or a motor vehicle collision can experience significant pain and mobility impairment.…
Can incorporating stretches and exercises help relieve pain and provide more support for individuals with knee pain? Knee Strengthening The knee is the largest joint…
Can physical therapies help treat a high steppage gait from injury or medical conditions and restore normal gait patterns for individuals who have or are…
“For individuals dealing with knee pain symptoms from injury and/or arthritis, can incorporating an acupuncture and/or electroacupuncture treatment plan help in pain relief and management?”…
“Knee injuries can present in physically active individuals that lift weights. Can understanding the types of weightlifting knee injuries help in prevention?” Weightlifting Knee Injuries…
Can individuals with osteoarthritis find the relief they deserve through electroacupuncture to restore knee and hip mobility? Introduction The lower extremities provide movement and stability…
The Q or quadriceps angle is a measurement of pelvic width that is believed to contribute to the risk of sports injuries in women athletes.…
A nerve becomes pinched/compressed when added pressure is placed on it by surrounding structures that can include muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, or a combination. This…
Automobile accidents and collisions can cause knee and ankle injuries in various ways. Automobile crashes are considered high-energy collisions versus slip and fall traumas which…
A peroneal nerve injury/peroneal neuropathy can be caused by direct trauma to the outer knee with symptoms and sensations of numbness, tingling, pins-and-needles sensations, pain,…
The body has around 1,000 ligaments that connect bones and joints. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that support joint mobility and stabilize the muscles…
Individuals dealing with aching knees is one of the most common health problems and affects people of all ages. The knee is the largest joint…
Introduction As one of the stabilizers for the body, the knees are located between the thighs and legs, allowing flexion and extension. The knees help the…