IT Band and Knee Pain: If your pain is in the lateral or outer part of the knee (not the front nor within the joint) and feels muscular, then it may be coming from your IT Band. In this case, here are your guidelines for jogging. 1. Warm up for 5 minutes (fast walk, bike, …
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Best Book for Self-Treatment of Painful Joints
Do you have joint pain that you cannot afford much medical treatment for? Robin McKenzie, a world-famous Physical Therapist and bestselling author, wrote a series of books about self-treating pain in various joints. I would highly recommend any of these if you have pain but cannot afford much therapy or other treatments. Treat Your Own …
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Do High Heels Affect Knee Pain?
Photo: State Library of New South Wales Yesterday I took advantage of the perfect, Spring weather to play in the backyard with my daughter, and we ended up pulling weeds. So much for playtime, but for a 2-year-old it counted as fun. I was careful, of course, about my body mechanics for back safety. But …
The Best Single Exercise For Knee Pain
If you have knee pain of almost any type, one of the first exercises you would learn in Physical Therapy is a Straight Leg Raise (SLR). This exercise is done to strengthen the quadriceps muscle (quads) of the thigh and to provide stability for the knee joint. An added benefit is that it also strengthens …
The time I needed PT
I knew I wanted to be a PT since high school. But in college I actually needed Physical Therapy for knee pain. Every time I ran, the back of my knees would hurt during the run and afterward. I actually had to stop running because the knee pain made it hard for me to climb …
Gym workouts and PAIN risks
It is January, so of course the gym is maxed out with new members. So whether you are new to the wellness center world or a veteran, here are some INJURY RISKS I have seen. 1. Doing squats/wall squats with wrong technique. This can cause knee pain if your knee position is wrong consistently. When …
Why is KNEE PAIN so common? Part 2
Knee trauma can be prevented with increased caution in these areas. 1. When you are standing up from a low surface, do so slowly. 2. Avoid standing up and turning at the same time. 3. Add leg stretching and strengthening to your exercise routine. 4. Be very careful getting on/off the floor. 5. Avoid leaning …
Why is KNEE PAIN so common?
There are many causes of knee pain, which I will not go into because they are very technical and somewhat boring to talk about. But here are some things to watch out for. 1. Twisting your knee. This can be even more risky if you twist it quickly (sports).2. Wearing unsupportive shoes. You need shoes …
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