Do You Have Runner’s Knee?

Do you have a pain around and sometimes behind the kneecap? These symptoms characterize runner’s knee, which is often caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Other less common causes are acute trauma, such as a fracture or degenerative condition like arthritis....

Stretch Your Way to Health

Never Underestimate the Value of Stretching Lack of flexibility not only slows athletic progress but also can lead to injury. This can derail even the most well-thought-out fitness routine. When you were a baby, you were so flexible that you could probably put your...

Surgical Treatment for Knee Injury

If you are like 22 million other Americans, you have degenerative knee arthritis, a.k.a. osteoarthritis or DJD. This is characterized by cartilage loss, bony overgrowth and extra joint fluid. Symptoms include pain, inflammation, stiffness and swelling. If you have...

Conservative Treatment for Knee Injury

Eight conservative treatment options should be considered and discussed with your surgeon before considering surgery for a knee injury: Physical Activity/Exercise: Exercise that improves muscle strength, balance and joint range of motion is often effective in...