Try These Workout Modifications for Knee Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knee injuries are common, especially for active individuals. Once they occur, it is especially frustrating because of how they impair both performance and progression. Unfortunately, there really is only so much you can do in order circumvent the injury and continue your workouts. Always seek advice from your medical professional before going ahead with the… Read More...
The 3 Most Common Knee Injuries By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knee injuries are a common problem for people leading an active lifestyle because it is the largest joint in the body and one that is involved largely in most daily activities. Before we dive into the most common knee injuries, we have to understand the anatomy of the knee. The knee consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons…. Read More...
How to Avoid 5 Common Workout Injuries By SportsMed Physical Therapy While some injuries are almost impossible to prevent, many common workout injuries can be  avoided. Today, we will be covering five of the most common workout injuries that may be due to improper movements in your exercise routine. Lower Back Problems One of the most common injuries are those associated with lower back problems. These injuries are especially… Read More...
4 Exercises To Avoid If You Have Knee Discomfort By SportsMed Physical Therapy Having knee discomfort isn’t an excuse for you to stop exercising on a daily basis, and it doesn’t mean you’ll have to deal with pain for the rest of your life. There are certain exercises that you may be doing which are aggravating the pain in your knees from your arthritis or a previous injury. Certain… Read More...
Exercise to Decrease Your Knee Discomfort By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knee pain is common. The issue is often ignored and left untreated until it interrupts daily life. Don’t ignore early signs of a knee injury! Instead, learn how to exercise to decrease your knee discomfort. Resting your knee is usually a good idea. If something hurts, either stay away from the activity that caused your pain, or… Read More...
The Knee Knowledge Series: LCL Injury By SportsMed Physical Therapy Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). These ligaments provide stability for the knee joint and help keep its bones in place. Injuries to ligaments,… Read More...
The Knee Knowledge Series: MCL Recovery By SportsMed Physical Therapy Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). These ligaments provide stability for the knee joint and help keep its bones in place. MCL Injury to ligaments,… Read More...
The Knee Knowledge Series: PCL Sprain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). These ligaments provide stability for the knee joint and help keep its bones in place. Injuries to ligaments,… Read More...
The Knee Knowledge Series: ACL Injury By SportsMed Physical Therapy Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). These ligaments provide stability for the knee joint and help keep its bones in place. An ACL injury is… Read More...
The Knee Knowledge Series: Human Knee By SportsMed Physical Therapy The human knee is the largest joint of the body and is made up of four bones, cartilage, four main ligaments, and two main tendons. Bones of the Human Knee There are four bones associated with the human knee joint – femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), fibula (calf bone), and the patella (kneecap). Of these bones,… Read More...
Road To Recovery: Knee Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knee pain very common. Most of us either have had it or know someone who has. Normally, a doctor’s recommendation to knee pain would be rest. Even once we start moving again, we may be advised to stay away from certain exercises such as lunging, deadlifting, and squatting. Lack of movement can have several detrimental effects… Read More...
