Knee Pain
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

What is it? Our knees are complex hinge joints, designed to provide stability from side to side and smooth movement forwards and back as you walk, kick and run. The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle that protects the...

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Medial Ligament Injuries of the Knee

Medial Ligament Injuries of the Knee

What is it? Your knee moves freely backwards and forwards; however, the thought of it moving from side to side probably makes you cringe. This is because the knee joint has sturdy ligaments either side of it that prevent sideways movement and we instinctively know...

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ACL (Knee) Reconstructions

ACL (Knee) Reconstructions

A serious injury of the knee is a tearing of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). This ligament is important for stability of the knee and may need to be repaired surgically. The primary function of the ACL is to keep the bottom surface of the knee joint from sliding...

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Patellofemoral (Knee) Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral (Knee) Pain Syndrome

The knees function as hinges, allowing your legs to swing forwards and backwards smoothly as you walk, kick and run. The knee cap (the patella) sits at the front of the knee and has a variety of functions, including guiding the muscles that straighten the knee,...

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Common Running Injuries

Common Running Injuries

Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress, and increase your overall wellbeing. However, it's not without its drawbacks. While being a low-risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity,...

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that affects many of the joints of the body. The knees are some of the most commonly affected joints, with many people experiencing at least a small degree of osteoarthritis over the age of 40. The disease is...

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4 Tips For Reducing Knee Pain

4 Tips For Reducing Knee Pain

Knee pain comes in many forms with many different causes. While treatment for every person and condition will be different in each case, here are a few tips that may help to reduce your knee pain throughout the day. 1. Choose supportive footwear One of the biggest...

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