Are you experiencing an uncomfortable swelling in your knee or has the skin on your knee turned red and tender? You might have knee bursitis or inflammation of the knee’s bursa. Knee bursitis can occur in any part of the knee—above, below, or in the kneecap. Bursas are small fluid-filled sacs [Read More]
Archives for September 2019
What Is Cemented Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement is the most common procedure for those experiencing chronic joint pain due to arthritis. A knee replacement procedure involves removing the damaged parts of the knee and replacing them with prosthetic components. There are two ways to join the prosthetic components to the patient’s [Read More]
Recovery Process from a Ligament Tear
Ligament tears are common when performing in sports or just when stepping awkwardly. These injuries occur when an individual’s joint is stretched out beyond the normal range, causing the ligament to partially or fully tear. If the ligament is only partially torn, you will likely be told by your [Read More]
Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
For everyone from children playing Saturday soccer games to professional athletes to weekend warriors, every one of them considers themselves athletes. And if they are injured, they all want to get back onto the field or court as soon as possible. The difference is that professional athletes have [Read More]