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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Sep 27, 2019
Housemaids Knee: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
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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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 Pain Explained
Knee range of motion (ROM) is typically 0-135 degrees. Find out how to measure knee flexion and extension at home so you can track your progress after a knee 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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May 01, 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 posterior knee pain.
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Apr 25, 2019
Common Knee Injuries: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Common knee injuries may affect ligaments, cartilage, bone or muscle. We look at knee injury diagnosis and the best way to treat different types of knee injury.
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Mar 28, 2019
Knee Symptoms: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Our knee symptoms guide helps you work what's causing your knee pain. Typical knee pain symptoms include popping, burning pain, problems on stairs or bending.
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Mar 28, 2019
Pulled Calf Muscle: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
A pulled calf muscle causes sudden pain in the back of the lower leg. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options of a calf muscle tear.
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Mar 28, 2019
Burning Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Burning knee pain may indicate a knee injury, overuse, inflammation or a serious medical condition. Learn about common causes of knee burning and treatment.
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Mar 28, 2019
Gout Knee: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Gout knee commonly causes intense knee pain, swelling and redness. We look at knee gout symptoms and treatment as well as strategies to prevent gout in knee
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Mar 27, 2019
Stiff Knee Pain: Causes & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
A stiff knee causes pain and affects function. Knee stiffness may be due to an injury or knee condition. Learn about stiff knee pain and how to treat it.
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Mar 27, 2019
Knee Locking Up: Causes and Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
Knee locking is when the knee gets stuck and can't move. Learn about the different causes and treatment options for a truly locked knee and pseudo knee locking.
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Mar 27, 2019
Knee Pain and Popping / Clicking - Knee Pain Explained
Knee pain and popping is a common problem, particularly when kneeling or squatting. Learn about common causes of knee popping with pain and how to treat them.
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Mar 26, 2019
Swollen Knee: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment - Knee Pain Explained
A swollen knee can be really painful and restrict knee movement. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for knee swelling aka water on the knee.
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