Pain and loss of function from severe osteoarthritis. Severe bone fractures in the knee. These are both reasons why someone might choose to have a total knee replacement. Total knee replacements involve removing the damaged cartilage and bone and replacing them with an implant. This surgery is a common one in the U.S. In fact,
What to expect if you have no physical therapy after knee replacement surgery
November 15th, 2020Five reasons you need physical therapy after knee surgery
November 14th, 2020While surgery is an option that shouldn’t be undertaken lightly, knee surgeries can often help treat a wide range of conditions and injuries. Yet your knee surgery is only as good as its recovery process. Physical therapy is an option that can help ensure that your post-knee surgery recovery is as fast and effective as
Common causes of knee pain in athletes
September 9th, 2020Running. Changing direction suddenly. Jumping. These are just a few of the movements athletes do that are harder with a painful knee. Unfortunately, knee injuries that cause pain are all too common in athletes. One medical study reports that about 2.5 million sports-related knee injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually. Athletes may find it