The knee is the joint that connects the upper leg to the lower leg. These two bones are separated by a thick, shock-absorbing cartilage called the meniscus. The joint is surrounded by a capsule that contains ligaments inside and outside to provide stability to the knee. There are fluid-filled sacs called bursas and many other structures that help provide smooth glide, stability, and strength to the knee joint. As a result, there is a lot of tissues that can be irritated if structures are overworked or overwhelmed. Typically they do not simply fail, but rather have additional stress placed on by surrounding areas such as the foot and hip.
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Natural Option for Knee Arthritis
March 24, 2022
While it’s true that knee arthritis suffers can find relief through movement and exercise, those living with the disorder may naturally assume such treatments would be painful. But not so, said physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS, with New Life Physical Therapy. “Movement is very important for those who suffer from knee arthritis,
Is a Joint Injection the Right Choice for You?
March 7, 2022
By John Rugotzke, PT, DPT Patients with knee pain and other orthopedic conditions are often given recommendations of steroid or cortisone injections, often even before consulting with a doctor of physical therapy. For someone in pain, a doctor’s recommendation of one or two joint injections for knee pain may seem like a great course of
Top 3 Exercises for Knee Pain and Stiffness
May 2, 2022
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