Health blog Category: swelling
Knee Issues: Treatment
Knee issues are a problem in people of all ages. It can start as a result of a minor injury or after exercise. Often with overuse or exercise induced pain, it will generally resolve in a few days however with sports specific or fall type injuries it may not get better and require an immediate visit with a doctor or physical therapist. In the case of arthritis you will begin with a mild discomfort that slowly its worse over time.
Read full blogAll About a Meniscus Tear
Meniscus Tear – The Basics
A meniscus is the cartilage that is found in the knee joint that sits between the bones of the leg known as the femur and tibia. Think of 2 pads that cushion the inner and outer aspects of your knee. It functions to absorb shock, distribute the load of forces in the knee and to keep the joint lubricated by moving around fluids.
A meniscus tear can frequently occur with twisting or turning activities often when the foot is planted.
Have You Experienced Swelling?
You have probably experienced swelling at one point or another, but what is swelling really?
There are so many definitions of “swelling”. In its simplest form, the term “swelling” is used to describe the response your tissue exhibits when it is injured, irritated or under undue and abnormal levels of stress. For example your body can experience swelling of basically three types:
- Swelling related to an injury: This would be the equivalent of twisting your ankle and then it is swollen for a while afterwards.