We always like to share helpful information from respected providers, even if it’s not directly related to foot or ankle care, and that’s why we wanted to take a moment to shout out Dr. Alan Reznik’s new book, “The Knee And Shoulder Handbook.” If you need help overcoming a knee or shoulder injury, or you […]
Causes and Treatments For Pain Behind The Knee
Pain behind your knee, also known as posterior knee pain, is one of the most common types of knee discomfort people face on a regular basis. Posterior knee pain can affect athletes, runners, elderly individuals and anyone in between. Figuring out what’s causing the pain is key, because without a correct diagnosis, you’re not going […]
How Can I Prevent Knee Arthritis As I Get Older?
As we get older and our joints wear down, more seniors begin to experience symptoms of arthritis in their wrists and knees. However, new research revealed that what we do in our leisure time can help stave off symptoms of knee arthritis. Today, we take a closer look at how you can prevent knee arthritis […]
Knee Pain Linked To Other Joint Pain
New research published in Arthritis and Rheumatology suggests that individuals with knee pain are more likely to have pain in other joints in their body. For their study, researchers analyzed two large cohort studies of patients with or at risk of knee pain and osteoarthritis. Both of the studies asked participants about their pain and discomfort […]
Weight Loss Helps Stave Off Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Although it probably doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that your knees are healthier when they don’t have to shoulder excess weight, new research published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research found that weight loss can help prevent symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. For the study, researchers examined the health records of 353 overweight […]