Three types of arthritic conditions can cause pain in the knee joint: post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, occurs because the joints become inflamed with the...
If you have osteoarthritis, a valgus knee brace may buy you time, or allow you to avoid a knee joint replacement. This brace is recommended as a conservative treatment option by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Medial arthritis is the...
If you run often, you've probably experienced knee pain. Whether an overuse injury or an acute trauma, knee pain can keep you away from your running routine. It takes patience to fully rehabilitate an injured knee, but help from medical...
Supportive braces can prevent pain and get you back to your daily activities. Braces can be stabilizing, immobilizing or flexible to suit your pain and desired range of motion. A brace is often a preferred alternative to invasive surgery, but a...
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition. It occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint wears away. As this happens, bone rubs on bone, creating pain, stiffness and, in some cases, joint deformity. If your osteoarthritis is severe, you...
According to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis in the knee. The wearing of cartilage allows for a bone-on-bone rubbing which can be extremely painful. Knee braces can provide...
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability. It can prevent you from doing simple tasks at home and work, or even from playing a round of golf. But it doesn't mean you're doomed to a life of inactivity. In fact, according to the Arthritis...
The companies that manufacture knee braces tout their products as effective in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of knee injuries. The scientists who test such braces have less glowing opinions. Clinical evaluations of the effectiveness...
The health of your knees relies on the function of several tissues: the upper and lower leg muscles surrounding the joint, your cartilage and bone, as well as the ligaments and fascia that stabilize your knees. Knee braces lend additional support...
Knee replacement surgery is intended to relieve pain and immobility due to degenerative arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be performed in cases of severe ligament tears or congenital joint...
Arthritis is an inflammation in the connective tissues of joints that impedes range of motion and can make the joint painful to use. Depending on the cause of your arthritis, this condition can be temporary or chronic and permanent. The knee is a...
Joint pain can significantly disrupt daily activities and adversely affect quality of life. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis and other disorders commonly cause chronic joint pain. Treatments depend on the joints involved,...
Losing weight can help to improve arthritis by reducing the load and stress on your arthritic knees. Calorie restriction and exercise are essential for shedding extra pounds. But the pain, stiffness and loss of joint function that arthritis causes...
Degeneration of joint or muscle tissue, an accident or a sports injury can all cause severe damage to the knee. For those who proceed with a knee replacement, it is usually due in part to a lack of proper or timely treatment or to continued...
Knee pain can be attributed to many things, including arthritis, strains, sprains, tendinitis, inflammation and cartilage issues. There are knee braces specifically designed for these problems. Brace types range from basic sleeves to functional...
Bicycling is often a way for runners and other athletes to exercise while recovering from knee injuries, but sometimes bicycling can also cause or exacerbate pain in the knee. Generally, anterior knee pain from bicycling is caused by overuse,...
Athletic taping is used to provide protection and stabilization to a joint that was previously injured or is susceptible to injury. Common joints taped in volleyball include the ankle, knee, fingers, wrist and shoulder. Although athletic taping...
