Category: Joint Pain

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) can associate with running, jumping, squatting, and walking up and down stairs. The cause of PFP may be excessive rubbing between the back of the patella and the groove it’s in. Besides overuse, additional causes for PFP pain include muscle imbalance, weakness, or direct trauma. The condition is most common in pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. This

Osteoarthritis (OA) can be the most common form of arthritis. It’s caused when the smooth cartilage surface of an articulating/moving joint wears away until there is bone-on-bone contact. This can result in both loss of movement and pain. Although OA most commonly affects the joints under the hips and the knees, it can occur in any moving joint. Even including

  Musculoskeletal conditions drive millions of patients to doctor’s offices each year. Back and hip pain are among the most common reason. The hip and low back are next to one another in the body. Often, these conditions overlap with only one of the two usually being diagnosed. This can lead to inadequate treatment, unnecessary costs, and unsatisfying outcomes for

Musculoskeletal pain is common and restricts activity. Unfortunately, it can weaken the muscles and joints in the affected area. This can prolong pain and elevate the risk for future injury. So, what kind of exercises are best for improving knee strength with knee osteoarthritis? There are two types of muscle activity that can occur during exercise: eccentric and concentric. During