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Treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) in Young Athletes

Patellofemoral pain syndrome a.k.a. “Runner’s Knee” is one of the most common types of knee injuries sustained by young athletes participating in running sports. The condition is characterized by pain in the kneecap region that is aggravated with running...read more


Knee Conditions

Why is My Knee Buckling?

Knee buckling, which is the sudden giving way or instability of your knee, can pose a serious health hazard. You could fall and sustain grievous injury if it occurs when you are running or climbing stairs. Let’s look at...read more


Knee Conditions

Knee Arthroscopy: Questions to Ask Before Surgery

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your surgeon to look inside the knee, identify an underlying problem, and treat it using special instruments through a tiny incision about the size of a keyhole with minimum disruption...read more


Knee Conditions

The risk of arthritis after ACL tear (Arthritis Awareness Month)

The month of May is observed as Arthritis Awareness Month to help people living with arthritis better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. As the knee joint is commonly affected by arthritis, let’s consider the risk...read more


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Exercises to Strengthen Your Knees

The knee is a very complex joint with 3 separate compartments, each lined with cartilage. It undergoes a lot of stress with everyday activities, and it can easily become injured. Here are a couple of exercises that will help...read more


Knee Conditions

Return to Basketball after an ACL Tear

Tears of the ACL commonly occur in high-impact sports such as basketball, and if not reconstructed, the knee might not be stable enough to withstand the rigors of active play or work. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an...read more