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Better Knees Blog

How to Believe in Your Knees Again

How to Believe in Your Knees Again

Parker had tried everything from strength training to online rehab programs, but his knee pain kept getting worse. This article follows Parker’s journey from doubt and frustration to meaningful progress using a specific, measurable indicator of knee function to guide his rec

Will a fake surgery fix your knees?

Will a fake surgery fix your knees?

In a groundbreaking scientific study on knee osteoarthritis, patients underwent a sham knee surgery (just a few skin incisions, no real procedure).   Over two years, they showed improvements in pain and function that were as good or better than those who had actual knee

What foods are good for your knees?

What foods are good for your knees?

Almost half of all adults will be told they have knee arthritis at some point in their lives.Arthritis literally means "joint inflammation."What you eat may contribute to chronic, persistent inflammation. So in this article, I share food suggestions to support stro

Can "bone on bone" knees get better?

Can "bone on bone" knees get better?

Receiving a diagnosis of “bone on bone” knee arthritis occurs when physicians interpret X-rays as grade 4.  It’s easy to assume that “bone on bone” means your bones are touching one another. But this diagnosis is rather misleading.Read this article to learn more about h

The GPS for Your Knees

The GPS for Your Knees

If you’re unfamiliar with interpreting what your knees are telling you, your knee pain – or stiffness, soreness, swelling, and other uncomfortable knee symptoms – may seem arbitrary.This may lead you to try various things that make your knees feel only partially or temporarily be

Will Biking Strengthen Your Knees?

Will Biking Strengthen Your Knees?

I was told in physical therapy school that biking is good for your knees.  But 18 years ago, biking caused my painful knees.In this article, you