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Nagging pain on the inside of your knee can disrupt daily life and activity. This blog explores the anatomy of the medial knee and delves into common causes such as meniscal tears, MCL sprains, and osteoarthritis. Discover physiotherapy-based approaches to managing pain, from conservative treatments to surgical options, and learn how to take the first steps toward relief and recovery.
Discover how strength training can transform the way you manage knee osteoarthritis. From improving joint stability and flexibility to protecting against further degeneration, this often-overlooked approach is a key ingredient to regaining mobility and reducing pain. Explore practical tips and expert advice to take the first step toward a stronger, more active life.
Wondering if your TKR recovery is on track? From swelling and pain to disrupted sleep, learn what’s normal after a total knee replacement and how to manage your recovery effectively. Discover tips, common experiences, and when to seek expert guidance for a smoother healing journey.
Recovering from an ACL injury requires more than just focusing on the knee. Lumbopelvic stability—strength and control in the lower back and pelvis—is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of rehabilitation. Discover how it protects your knee, improves movement efficiency, and enhances recovery outcomes. Learn practical strategies to integrate core strengthening, balance training, and functional movement into your rehab journey for a more confident and pain-free return to activity.
Anterior knee pain can disrupt your daily life and limit your activity, but it doesn’t have to. Explore the common causes, symptoms, and effective treatments for this condition, along with practical load management strategies. Learn how to balance activity and rest, progress exercises safely, and optimize your knee health with expert guidance for a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Effective pain and inflammation control is key to a smooth recovery after total knee replacement. Discover why it matters, how it aids rehabilitation, and practical strategies like ice therapy and early physiotherapy to help you regain mobility and return to an active, pain-free life.
Is your knee clicking, catching, or locking unexpectedly? While some knee sounds are harmless, others could signal underlying issues. Dive into the common causes behind these sensations, what the research says, and when it's time to consult a physiotherapist. Learn how expert guidance can help you address knee concerns and move with confidence.
Is it normal to feel pain or soreness after exercising? Learn why discomfort during and after workouts isn’t a sign of damage but part of the process of building strength and capacity. Discover how to manage pain levels, prevent injuries, and unlock the incredible benefits of resistance training—no matter your age or fitness level.
EPs plan and deliver exercise-based interventions to optimise health, improve function and manage disability or age-related illness including chronic conditions. Exercise should be enjoyable and tailored to your needs, schedule, and social needs. An EP can help you to navigate your way to exercise and staying active long-term!
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There is strong evidence that a customised musculoskeletal program to strengthen muscle-groups and increase the knee’s range of motion is highly effective for knee OA pain management and improvement of physical function in the short and long term.
Chondrocytes (articular cartilage cells) build articular cartilage by forming a matrix – a complex combination of proteins and water. When articular cartilage is damaged, it does not repair itself effectively like other tissues. Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) involves implanting chondrocytes into an area of cartilage damage.
Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words; ‘arthro’, meaning joint; and ‘skopein’, meaning to examine. It involves small incisions and the insertion of a small camera and special instruments to perform minor procedures.
Joints are where the ends of bones form a natural hinge or rub against each other, allowing the body to move. When we are young, the ends of our bones are covered in smooth articular cartilage that allows low-friction gliding. There are also ligaments, muscles and tendons surrounding the joint, holding the bones together and keeping the joint stable.
Over recent years, a lot of attention has been focused on the potential for stem cells to treat osteoarthritis. This attention was largely due to claims that stem cells could regenerate the articular cartilage.
This treatment involves a gel-like fluid called Hyaluronic Acid (HA) being injected into your affected knee. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid around joints. It acts as a lubricant to enable bones to move smoothly over each other and as a shock absorber for joint loads.
The Cochrane Collaboration states that corticosteroid injections may cause a moderate improvement in pain and a small improvement in physical function, but that the quality of the evidence is low and results are inconclusive.
Both Autologous Concentrated Plasma (ACP) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are injections that are derived from your own blood. Both processes
involve spinning or centrifuging the blood until it separates into layers.
Capsaicin is the ingredient found in different types of hot peppers, such as chillies and cayenne peppers, that makes them spicy and hot. It is available as a dietary supplement and in topical creams that you apply to your skin.
There is very little published evidence for these hybrid-braces that could provide cold-therapy, compression and immobilisation. However, cold-therapy and compression are well established methods of decreasing pain and inflammation.
The bulk of significant favourable clinical evidence rests with the more established brands, such as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig.
Whilst it appears that Omega-3 acids are not specifically effective in treating knee osteoarthritis, they are nonetheless an important part of a healthy diet, and have been shown to play a part in controlling inflammation generally.
The scientific evidence strongly supports good nutrition and diet in general, as it directly impacts the health of all bodily systems and functions. A healthy diet will help you maintain a healthy body weight, which is critical for effective treatment of knee OA.
Research has shown that a 10% weight reduction can produce a 50% decrease in your knee pain. Furthermore, the evidence suggests
that a loss of 0.25% of your body weight per week will give you noticeable pain reduction.
There is strong evidence that heat and cold therapies are effective and provide rapid relief from knee arthritis pain and inflammation, although the duration of time for which the relief lasts varies from patient to patient.
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