Knee pain is a common complaint of millions of Americans, particularly those who play sports or lead a physically active lifestyle. Knee pain is commonly accompanied by stiffness, swelling, weakness, and limited knee mobility. It is a common musculoskeletal issue that sports medicine doctors address regularly. A sports medicine doctor is a medical doctor who…
Knee Pain
Physical Therapy Techniques For Knee Pain Relief
Have you ever felt knee pain when you walk, run, or climb up and down stairs? If so, you are not alone. Millions of people experience knee pain every day – many of which suffer from chronic knee pain. While there are a variety of treatments for knee pain, one of the most effective, long-lasting,…
Knee Pain After Knee Replacement: What to Do Next
Every type of surgery involves a certain level of postoperative pain. Knee replacement surgeries are no exception. Despite the high success rates of knee replacement surgeries (90 percent), the fact that they involve making incisions essentially means there will still be pain and swelling. The minimally invasive technique alone involves creating incisions up to six…
What You Should Know Before Replacing Your Knee
Knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty involves replacing the damaged joint with a metal or plastic prosthetic. If you have advanced knee arthritis, this may be the only hope you have for relieving pain and restoring knee function. Knee arthroplasty is minimally-invasive but still considered major surgery. You can go home on the same day, but…
5 Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common ailment that affects many people. Whether it’s caused by an injury, overuse, or a health condition, knee pain is no fun to deal with. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available that can help you find relief. Below are some common causes of knee pain. If you experience knee pain,…
The Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) Approach to Treatment- The knee
By Matt Stensrud, PT, Clinic Director Midwest Orthopaedics Physical Therapy I have trained extensively over the last 8 years through the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) and wanted to pass along the basic concepts of PRI to educate my patients on how they will be treated. The focus with this approach is on how we assess…
Surgical Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can stem from many causes. It may come from acute injuries or chronic medical conditions. Knee pain can occur to anyone, but athletes, manual labor workers, the elderly, and overweight individuals are at a higher risk of damaging their knee joints, which is one of the most common…