Knee Pain Articles

types of knee supports

Types Of Knee Supports & Braces

Knee supports come in a range of different types. Choosing the right one for you can be challenging. Here we explain the different types and what they are most suitable for. Elastic compression sleeve Simple

Anterior knee pain at the front of the knee

Knee Pain Stretches

What is the best knee stretches? Here we demonstrate simple stretching techniques to relieve common injuries causing knee pain. The following knee stretches are from our knee rehabilitation programs. They are used by our elite-level

knee pain from running

Knee Pain From Running

The benefits of running are well known. However, it is all too easy to over train, or run too far too soon, resulting in chronic injuries. In particular, knee pain from running. Gradual onset running knee

Medial knee pain

Medial Knee Pain (Inside)

Pain on the inside of the knee is known as medial knee pain. Injuries which occur suddenly, often as a result of sudden trauma are known as acute injuries. Chronic knee injuries occur gradually, often

Ice pack knee - First aid for knee injuries

First Aid For Knee Injures

First aid for knee injuries is about applying the PRICE principles (protection, rest, ice, compression & elevation). This should be applied to both acute (sudden onset) and chronic (overuse) injuries, for at least the first

Knee joint injuries

Acute knee Injuries

An acute knee injury is a sudden onset sprain, strain, dislocation or fracture, usually caused either by direct trauma or twisting. Here we explain the most common and not-so-common injuries causing acute knee pain. Medically

Posterior knee pain

Pain Behind The Knee (Posterior Knee Pain)

Pain at the back of the knee is known as posterior knee pain. Here we explain the common injuries which cause both sudden-onset (acute) and gradual onset (chronic) knee pain. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda

Knee pain and knee injuries

Knee Pain

Knee pain is usually either acute or chronic. Acute knee injuries occur suddenly from direct impact or twisting and include sprains, strains and fractures. Chronic knee pain develops gradually over time, often through overuse. Common

Lateral knee pain

Lateral Knee Pain (Outside)

Pain on the outside of the knee or lateral knee pain usually develops gradually over time, for example, Iliotibial band syndrome and Osteoarthritis. However, sudden onset acute injuries such as lateral knee sprain, or torn

Anterior knee Pain at the front of the knee

Anterior Knee Pain (Front)

Anterior knee pain is pain at the front of the knee. Common causes include patellofemoral pain, Patella tendonitis, Osgood Schlatter disease, bursitis and tendon ruptures. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 14th Dec. 2021 Most

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