Knee Pain Blog

Written By: Chloe Wilson, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by: KPE Medical Review Board

The Knee Pain Blog is my mini-journal about knee pain. It lets you know about:

1) New web pages on knee-pain-explained.com
2) New videos added to knee-pain-explained.com
3) New product reviews added eg for different knee braces
4) Recommended products on sale
5) New Articles of interest relating to knee pain

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Nov 30, 2023

Resistance Bands vs Weights: Which Is Better? - Knee Pain Explained

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Resistance bands vs weights is the hot new topic. But what are these strange giant rubber bands? How do they work? Are they really a good alternative weights?

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Nov 29, 2023

Gel Knee Pads: Compare Products & Read Reviews

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Gel knee pads help to eliminate unwanted pain when kneeling whether you have an injury or not. Compare products and read reviews to find the best pads for you

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Nov 28, 2023

Knee Brace Guide: Best Braces for Knee Pain - Knee Pain Explained

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Compare knee braces and read reviews to help you find the right brace for you to reduce pain, swelling & instability, and protect your knee from further injury.

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Oct 11, 2023

Osteochondritis Dissecans: Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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In Osteochondritis Dissecans. small cracks develop in bone and cartilage due to lack of blood flow. We look at the causes, symptoms & treatment options

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Oct 05, 2023

Knee Bursitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Knee bursitis causes pain and swelling around the knee, like a small, squashy orange. Here we will look at the common symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of bursitis of the knee

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Oct 05, 2023

Suprapatellar Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

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Suprapatellar bursitis is a common cause of pain and swelling above the knee. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of quadriceps bursitis

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Jul 05, 2023

Pulled Hamstring Muscle: Causes & Treatment For Hamstring Strains

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A pulled hamstring muscle is one of the most common sporting injuries. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & recovery for hamstring strains

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Jun 28, 2023

Hamstring Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Hamstring tendonitis is a common cause of pain on the back of the thigh. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for hamstring tendinopathy

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Jun 22, 2023

Pain Below The Knee: Causes & Treatment Of Pain Under The Knee

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Pain below the knee is a common problem that can affect daily life. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of pain under the knee cap.

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Jun 20, 2023

Pain Above Knee: Causes & Treatment

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Pain above the knee is a common problem at any age. Find out about the common causes, symptoms. diagnosis and treatment options for top of knee pain.

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Jun 13, 2023

Bone Spurs In Knee: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Of Knee Osteophytosis

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Bone spurs in the knee are a common problem, often caused by osteoarthritis or cartilage damage. Learn about causes, symptoms and best knee bone spur treatments

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Apr 20, 2023

Osgood Schlatter Disease: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Osgood Schlatter Disease is a common cause of front knee pain and a lump below the knee. Learn about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options.

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Apr 20, 2023

Swelling Below The Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Swelling below the knee is a common problem. There may be a hard lump under the knee, a soft pocket of swelling or swelling may extend down the leg.

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Mar 23, 2023

Swelling In Front Of Knee: Causes & Treatment

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Lumps & swelling in front of the knee are common. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, and treatment options for front knee swelling and swollen kneecaps.

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Mar 21, 2023

Knee Cap Pain (Patellofemoral Pain): Causes & Treatment

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Knee cap pain, aka patellofemoral pain, is a common problem. Here we look at the 8 most common causes of kneecap pain including symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.

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Mar 21, 2023

Hyperextended Knee: Causes, Injuries & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

A hyperextended knee is where the knee bends back too far. We look the causes, symptoms and best treatments for knee hyperextension injuries

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Mar 21, 2023

Stiff Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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A stiff knee is a common problems that causes pain and affects function. Here we look at the common causes, symptoms and treatment options for knee stiffness.

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Mar 21, 2023

Front Knee Pain (Anterior): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Front knee pain aka anterior knee pain is extremely common. Here we look at 13 common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of pain in front of knee.

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Mar 16, 2023

Lateral Knee Pain: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Lateral knee pain is a common problem, particularly in runners. Here we look at the common causes of pain on outside of knee and how to treat them.

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Feb 07, 2023

Knee Symptoms: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Our knee symptoms guide helps you work what's causing your knee pain. Common knee pain symptoms include popping, burning pain, problems on stairs or bending.

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Jan 31, 2023

Runners Knee: Causes & Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Runners Knee is the leading cause of anterior knee pain. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome.

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Jan 18, 2023

Swelling On Top Of Knee: Causes & Treatment

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Swelling on top of knee is a common problem caused by injury, inflammation or medical conditions. Find out about the causes & best treatments for swelling above knee.

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Jan 12, 2023

Swelling On Side Of Knee: Common Causes & Treatment

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Swelling on the side of the knee is a common problem with many potential causes. Find out about the causes of side knee swelling and lumps on the side of the knee.

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Nov 03, 2022

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Patellar Tendonitis is a common cause of pain just below the kneecap. Here we look at the causes, symptoms and treatment options for Jumper's Knee

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Jun 29, 2022

Severe Knee Pain: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Severe knee pain can be extremely unpleasant and worrying. We look at the common causes of excruciating knee pain, how to treat them and when to see your doctor

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Jun 29, 2022

Total Knee Replacement Surgery & Recovery

Total knee replacement surgery involves replacing the knee joint with a prosthesis. Learn about what happens during surgery, the recovery and rehab process.

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Jun 28, 2022

Knee Pain from Running: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Fed up of knee pain from running? Here we look at the most common causes of running knee pain, how to treat them and how to stop them coming back.

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Jun 23, 2022

Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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Knee pain when squatting is a common problem. We look at causes & treatment of knee pain from squats, the benefits of squatting & how to squat without pain.

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May 24, 2022

Knee Pain Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Our knee pain diagnosis guide will help you work out what’s causing your knee pain and then show you what you the best way to treat it, whatever is causing pain.

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May 24, 2022

Pain Behind The Knee: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained

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Pain behind the knee is a common problem. Here we look at the typical causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options for pain in back of knee.

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Page Last Updated: 11/28/23
Next Review Due: 11/28/25