An ACL tear is a painful injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is one of the two ligaments crossing in the shape of an “X” in the center of your knee, and the other is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Together, they connect your thighbone (the bone in your upper…
Knee Injury
5 Exercises for Knee Pain
If you are experiencing knee pain, you may think it counterintuitive to exercise. However, gentle and specific knee exercises are usually recommended when treating most conditions that cause pain in the knees. It’s therefore important to know the difference between the right kind of exercise and the wrong kind for a hurting knee. Let’s talk…
Exercises After Knee Arthroscopy
There are many instances when knee surgery is necessary. One example of a knee surgery that is very common is a knee arthroscopy. This procedure is used to diagnose and treat a variety of problems in the knee joint. Examples include: a torn anterior or posterior ligament, torn meniscus, out of position patella, torn cartilage,…
Treating ACL Tears
Almost every sport requires running or putting pressure on the knees, but too much impact on the knee can cause a partial or full tear of a supportive ligament in the joint. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most vulnerable knee ligament due to its position out in front – it crosses over the…
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is something that affects everyone at one point or another. It also affects people of all ages. The knees are extremely complex joints that support the weight of your body every single day and are prone to injury. Your knees are critical to your ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. The knee pain…