Last week I saw Novak Djokovic wearing a compression sleeve on his right knee at Wimbledon. Djokovic has won 24 tennis championships and has been ranked No. 1 in the world during 13 years of his career. It
Carol* was recently telling me about her knees.Over the past couple of years, her knees had become "achy."Her knees weren
If you want to enjoy your active life, be sure to do this : Find a way to squat that does not cause knee pain. Here are 7 ways.
Many people are told that they have pain on the front of their knees because their kneecaps are out of alignment. However, the root of the problem is poor conditioning and weakness behind the kneecap. To eliminate kneecap pain, you need to treat this weakness by conditioning and
The majority of people with knee pain are told to strengthen their thigh muscles. This is likely due to correlations between a lack of strength and knee pain. And while this thinking is still commonly held by many physicians, physical therapists, and trainers, a 2021 research stu
My clients are committed to strengthening their knees from the inside-out. But often, they feel opposition from health care providers who believe cartilage can
Many people with knee pain went to the doctor and were initially told, "Come back and see me when the pain gets worse." Rarely are people t
A procedure to address injured cartilage, microfracture surgery by itself rarely prevents future knee pain. However, when microfracture is f
Multiple research studies have demonstrated the positive effects of movement and exercise on the strength and resilience of cartilage.
Moving with the right amount of force strengthens cartilage by making it more firm. But if too much force is used during movement, it will
Using a Variable Incline Plane reveals how much force your leg can produce and absorb before knee pain, soreness or swelling results. A measurement, known as Squat Load Tolerance, provides insights regarding how your knee is improving and when you
Avoiding activities that cause knee swelling is not a sustainable solution. Instead, use this three-step process to get rid of knee sweling.