Health blog Category: LIgament injuries
3 Prevalent Knee Problems, and How to Treat Them
Knee problems are one of the most common injuries that we see in physical therapy, whether it’s due to a sports-related injury or due to degenerative changes that occur as we age.
Some of the most common knee injuries include:
- Ligament injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Osteoarthritis
All of these cause pain, weakness and a decrease in functional activities.
Ligament injuries
Ligament Injuries are more common knee problems that occur among the active patient population.
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur during any sport or physical activity. Typically in a sports injury, the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones and ligaments) system is involved.
Why do sport injuries occur?
Sports injuries are commonly caused by:
- Poor training methods
- Muscular weakness
- Structural abnormalities
- Faulty movement patterns
- Improper form
- Improper warm-up and cool-downs
Common types of sports injury:
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:
- Pain at the front of the knee due to improper movement, tight muscles and/or overuse.
Sidelined From Knee Discomfort?
Knee discomfort and injures can keep you sidelined from participating in your daily activities. Knee discomfort and pain can make it difficult to perform such daily activities as:
- walking
- climbing stairs
- bending down to tie your shoes
- pick something up off the floor
It can also prevent you from enjoying such simple things as sitting to watch a movie, running, and from enjoying your favorite sports such as soccer, basketball and tennis. Knee injuries and pain can come from both degenerative changes that occur as we age and can be sports related.
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