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Getting into a weight training program is great for your heart and other muscles, but it puts you at risk of injuries – particularly knee injuries. When you lift weights, you are placing a lot of extra pressure on your knees, because they must not only support your body’s weight but also the weights you’re
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Common Types of Knee Injuries
Because the knees are load-bearing joints which allow us to walk and run, our knees are among the most important joints in the body. Thanks to their complexity and the constant pressure placed on them, they’re naturally prone to injury – especially if you lead a very active lifestyle or if you play sports. An
Read MoreWhat Is A Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a buffer or cushioning between bones. One of the most common injuries associated with the meniscus is a tear. A common place to get a meniscus tear is the knee. A severe meniscus tear that affects the knee is the bucket handle tear. It is an
Read MoreReasons Your Knee Has Given Out
The knee is a complicated joint, more than just a hinge that allows your leg to bend and straighten. Ligaments, tendons and bones assist the joint with bending, twisting, and stabilizing weight and movement. One of the primary functions of the knee is to support the body by bearing its weight. When the knee joint
Read MoreWhat is Water on the Knee?
Fluid is an important part of the knee’s design. Bending and rotation of the knee would be difficult without the natural fluid inside the joint. However, knee effusion, commonly known as water on the knee, is abnormal. It happens when excess fluid collects within the knee joint. There are various reasons that fluid builds up
Read MoreWhat is Plica Syndrome?
You probably know that the knee is made up of bone, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and more – but you might not readily recognize the part of the knee that is called the plica. The plica is one of four folds in the membrane that lines the knee joint. These folds allow the bones in the
Read MoreWhat Kind of Scans Will My Doctor Order to Diagnose My Knee Injury?
The first response to a knee injury is to see a health professional who will diagnose the nature of the injury. There are a number of scans that a doctor may order to help determine the extent and type of the injury. The risks associated with these various types of scans are minimal. Types of
Read MorePreventing Patellar Injuries
The body’s largest joint is the knee and it happens to be fairly complicated. Bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage make up the joint, which is mainly responsible for supporting your body’s weight. The knee’s design allows you to twist, turn and of course bend your leg. The knee can be easily compromised, considering all the
Read MorePartial vs Total Knee Replacement
If you are a “no pain no gain” person, chances are you may be suffering from chronic pain in your knees due to an injury, such as a sprain or strain; or degenerative condition such as arthritis, tendonitis. And chances are also that you have ignored the pain and, surprise! The pain is getting significantly
Read MoreDo I Need a Total or Partial Knee Replacement?
Our knees are crucial to our ability to move. Known as a hinge joint, the knee is made up of three compartments: inside (medial), outside (lateral), and in front of (patellofemoral) the knee. It is located between the thighbone (femur) and lower leg bone (tibia). A common knee injury occurs when cartilage protecting the inside
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