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Key Takeaways Knee pain when walking up and down stairs can indicate underlying issues like arthritis or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Performing warm-up stretches, wearing a knee brace, or using a railing for support are great short-term solutions for minimizing knee pain while climbing stairs. Strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee with low-impact exercises
Executive Summary Common knee injuries from playing basketball include ACL injuries, meniscus tears, patella tendonitis, and more. Treatment options for basketball knee pain include pain management strategies, physical therapy, and the RICE method. Knee replacement surgery is a last resort option that can provide long-term relief if other methods do not work. Always consult
1 in 4 adults suffers from chronic knee pain. Are you one of them? Or have you experienced sudden knee pain without injury and you’re not sure what’s causing it? Unexplained knee pain can be frightening. What can cause knee pain without injury anyway? We’re here to talk about it. Read on to learn
According to the American College of Rheumatology, there are almost 800,000 knee replacements performed each year. If you’ve been experiencing knee problems recently, you might want to explore the idea of going through the knee replacement process. There are a lot of reasons for knee replacements. For example, if you’re experiencing arthritis in one
Did you know that IT band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band syndrome, commonly affects cyclists, basketball players, runners, and skiers? If you experience pain in the outer part of your thigh or knee while running or engaging in other physical activities, you may be dealing with IT band syndrome. This is a common
If your knee pain started suddenly, or soon after a particular movement you made, then you may already have a good idea of how it happened — even if you don’t know exactly what the problem is. Maybe you were playing basketball or hiking, or maybe you fell and hit your knee on the