Every area of your life can be negatively impacted if you have knee problems, whether your knees are excruciatingly painful or simply not working as well as they once did. Even the most basic tasks, such as getting off the bed or climbing stairs, could be difficult for those with chronic knee issues. So of…
As we age, the wear and tear on our knees can lead to joint pain or more significant knee injuries. One of the best ways to develop stronger knees and prevent injury is to build strong, solid muscles around the knees and in your legs and core. Since your knee is supported by muscles, cartilage,…
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s always given it his best. Even when severe knee pain added to the strain of his missions, he was able to push through the pain. But when his doctor explained…
Alyssa grew up in the Midwest as an extremely active girl who enjoyed playing sports. By the time she was fifteen years old, she underwent her first knee surgery. She initially tore her ACL and meniscus while playing indoor soccer. After rehabilitation and recovery, she returned to finish her high school sports career successfully. Fast…
By Dr. Jourdan Cancienne The knee is one of the most complex and commonly injured joints in the body. The knee joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (knee cap). he meniscus lies between the femur and tibia, and protects the articular cartilage that lines the ends of…
In this week’s episode of the Sport’s Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by UCLA Beach Volleyball athlete Lindsey Sparks to discuss her comeback from a cartilage injury to the underside of her patella (knee cap), as well as a torn medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Lindsey is an academic senior, studying psychology, with…
Bow legs (also known as “genu varum”) occur when a person’s legs bend outward and don’t touch at the knees, even if their feet and ankles remain together. If left undiagnosed in childhood, bow legs can lead to arthritis and other pain conditions. People with bow legs are often referred to as bowlegged. What Causes…
Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don’t get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that they should. Further, plenty of studies show the enormous benefits…
It all starts with a loud pop. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, connects your shinbone to your thighbone and passes directly through the center of the knee. When this ligament is partially torn or completely severed, the person experiences a wide range of symptoms—from pain and swelling to limited mobility and instability. When neglected,…
For all sports and fitness enthusiasts out there times can be tough in some instances because after all, our bodies are truly human. We all love to take part passionately in whatever sporting activity that is dear to us and that could stem from something that requires less energy like golf to high intensity and…
Over the years, our knees are subjected to a tremendous amount of wear and tear. With each step, your knees absorb pressure that’s equal to one-and-one-half times your body weight, and over time, that can take a toll. Weakening of the muscles and ligaments, degeneration of the knee’s shock absorbers (the menisci), as well as…
What can you do to treat knee cartilage pain? There are a number of surgical knee cartilage repair options available that you and your doctor will consider. Read on for a primer on available treatments that could get you back on your feet. CHONDROPLASTY Also called “debridement and lavage,” a chondroplasty is a knee repair…