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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Dec 03, 2019
Knee Arthritis Book: Take Back Control - KneePainExp
Rated 4.5/5 our knee arthritis book tells you everything you need to know to take back control. Written by a physiotherapist with over ten years of experience.
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Nov 29, 2019
Knee Pain Going Down Stairs - Knee Pain Explained
Knee pain going down stairs is a common problem. Find out about the main causes of knee pain on stairs including symptoms and treatment options.
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Nov 20, 2019
Pain Behind The Knee: Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
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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Nov 20, 2019
Lateral Knee Pain: Pain On Outside Of Knee - Knee Pain Explained
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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Nov 20, 2019
Knee Cap Pain: aka Patellofemoral Pain - Knee Pain Explained
Knee cap pain aka patellofemoral pain is a common cause of chronic knee pain. We look at the common causes of kneecap pain, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.
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Nov 14, 2019
Calf Muscle Pain: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Calf muscle pain may indicate anything from simple calf strain to a serious medical problem. Here we look at common calf muscle pain causes & how to treat them
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Nov 11, 2019
Prepatellar Bursitis (Housemaids Knee) Treatment
Prepatellar bursitis is a common cause of front knee pain and swelling. Find out about the best Housemaids Knee treatment options & how to stop it coming back.
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Nov 11, 2019
Housemaids Knee: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Housemaids Knee causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee. We look at the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatments for prepatellar bursitis.
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Nov 04, 2019
Knee Pain When Bending: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Knee pain when bending is common as forces 7x body weight go through the kne. Here we look at the most common causes of bending knee pain and how to treat them.
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Nov 04, 2019
Sharp Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sharp knee pain may be due to an injury or overuse. Here we look at the most common causes of sharp pain in the knee and how best to treat them.
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Nov 04, 2019
Medial Knee Pain - Common Causes of Inner Knee Pain
Medial Knee Pain is a common problem with knee conditions and injuries. Learn about the common causes of inner knee pain and how to treat them.
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Sep 26, 2019
Infrapatellar Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Exp
Infrapatellar bursitis aka Clergyman's Knee causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee. We look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Sep 19, 2019
Patella Alta- High Riding Patella: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Patella alta, where the kneecap sits too high, causes knee pain, instability and kneecap dislocation. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment options
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Sep 16, 2019
Knee Plica Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Plica syndrome aka plica synovialis is where there is inflammation of the lining of the knee joint. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.
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Sep 09, 2019
Knee Joint Pain Treatment Options - Knee Pain Explained
Find out all about the top 10 knee joint pain treatments including exercises, acupuncture, injections and surgery. Pros and cons and which is the best option for you.
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Sep 09, 2019
Lateral Release Knee Surgery & Recovery - Knee Pain Explained
Lateral release knee surgery realigns the patella by releasing tight structures on the outer side of the knee. Find out what happens during surgery and all about lateral release recovery.
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Sep 09, 2019
Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Knee pain when squatting is a common problem. We look at causes, treatment and prevention of knee pain from squats, the benefits of squatting & how to squat without pain.
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Jun 03, 2019
Knee Pain Kneeling: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Knee pain kneeling is a common problem. Here we look at the common causes of knee pain when kneeling, how to tell if it's serious and how to treat them.
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May 22, 2019
Knee Pain At Night: What Can Help? - Knee Pain Explained
Knee pain at night is a common problem. Here we look at what causes nocturnal knee pain and how to prevent and relieve knee pain at night.
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May 21, 2019
Knee Joint Anatomy & Motion - Knee Pain Explained
Learn all about knee joint anatomy. Covers bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage, knee range of motion, how things go wrong and what to do if they do.
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May 16, 2019
Normal Knee Range Of Motion & How To Measure
Knee range of motion (ROM) is typically 0-135 degrees. Learn how to measure knee flexion/extension at home to track your progress after an injury or surgery.
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May 08, 2019
Knee Sprain: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
A knee sprain is an injury where there is damage to one of knee ligaments. Here we look at the common causes, symptoms & treatment options for different grade knee sprains
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May 08, 2019
Gout Knee Pain: Your Questions Answered - Knee Pain Explained
Everything you need to know about gout knee pain. Find answers to common questions e.g. what are the symptoms of gout knee, how do you treat it & what foods causes gout?
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May 08, 2019
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Common causes of knee pain and how to treat them. Includes knee ligament injuries, cartilage tears, common knee conditions and knee arthritis. Beat Knee Pain fast.
May 03, 2019
Knee Pain from Running: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Fed up of knee pain from running? Here we look at the most common causes of running knee pain, how to treat them and stop them coming back. Get back to what you love.
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May 03, 2019
PCL Injury: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
A PCL injury, posterior cruciate ligament tear, causes knee pain, instability and swelling. Find out about pcl tear symptoms, causes and treatment options.
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May 02, 2019
7 Knee Rehab Exercises To Beat Knee Problems - Knee Pain Explained
These illustrated knee rehab exercises help improve strength & stability and reduce knee pain after injury or knee surgery.
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May 02, 2019
Hamstring Stretches To Relieve Pain & Tightness - Knee Pain Explained
Simple illustrated hamstring stretches to improve flexibility and reduce pain. Sitting, lying and standing hamstring stretches to suit everyone. 6 to choose from.
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May 02, 2019
Knee Replacement Exercises Guide - Knee Pain Explained
Illustrated guide of knee replacement exercises to help you make a full recovery after surgery. Easy to perform exercises to regain full mobility and strength.
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May 02, 2019
5 Great Iliotibial Band Stretches for ITBS - Knee Pain Explained
Iliotibial band stretches help to improve flexibility and reduce knee, hip & back pain. Choose from this range of ITB stretches to find the best one for you.
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