Knee pain is a common issue for athletes at all levels. It can affect their performance and even stop them from playing sports1. Young athletes, especially girls, often face anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome1. This pain is not usually from a physical problem. Instead, it’s often due to overusing muscles or…
As avid runners, we’ve all felt the pain in our knees at some point. But what’s behind that pain, and how can we fix it? Is runner’s knee a normal part of running, or can we prevent and manage it? Running is a favorite exercise that can affect our knees a lot1. Knee pain from…
Knee pain can really affect your life. At the University of Michigan Health System, we offer many non-surgical and surgical options. We aim to find out why you’re in pain and how we can help you1. We handle all kinds of knee issues, like ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL injuries, meniscus tears, and more2. Our…
Are you dealing with knee pain that stops you from being active? There are steps you can take to prevent and manage knee problems. Keeping a healthy weight, exercising often, and wearing the right shoes can make your knees strong and healthy. Knees are key for moving and carrying our body’s weight. Yet, many people…
Knee pain can really affect our daily life. It might come from getting older, getting hurt, or putting stress on the knee. It’s important to find out why and get help quickly. We’ll look at how to diagnose knee pain, including physical checks, imaging tests, and lab tests1. Key Takeaways Knee pain can come from…
Ever felt that sharp, constant pain in your knee that makes moving hard? Knee pain is a common problem that can really affect our daily life. But what are the main symptoms we should watch for, and when should we get help1? Knee pain in adults often shows up as swelling, stiffness, redness, and instability1….
Knee pain can really change how we live, making simple steps hard and stopping us from doing what we love. But what’s causing this pain, and how can we fix it1? Let’s look into the surprising reasons behind knee pain and find ways to ease it. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and injuries like torn ligaments or…
