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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Pain behind the knee is a common problem. Common causes include a Bakers Cyst, ligament sprain or cartilage tear. Find the best treatments for posterior knee pain.
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Medial Knee Pain, aka inner knee pain, is a common problem. Find out about the main causes of pain on inside of knee including symptoms & treatment options
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Alternative medicine for arthritis is an increasingly popular way to reduce pain, inflammation & stiffness. Find out which are most effective and how they work.
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Knee Ice Wraps can reduce swelling, pain and bleeding following injuries or surgery. There are lots of different styles & we help you find the best one for you
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The best knee arthritis treatment options to help you beat knee pain. Includes exercise, medication, acupuncture, footwear and surgery for knee arthritis pain.
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Find the best elastic knee braces and supports on the market to help reduce your knee pain, whatever the cause. Compare products and look at user reviews.
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A magnetic knee brace can really help reduce pain, swelling & provide support to injured knees. Find out how they work, and what knee conditions they can help
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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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Mueller is one of the most respected brands for knee braces on the market. Find the perfect Mueller knee brace for you to reduce knee pain and instability.
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These illustrated knee rehab exercises help improve strength & stability and reduce knee pain after injury or knee surgery.
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Simple & effective knee pain exercises to improve strength, flexibility & balance. A must for anyone with knee pain and/or weakness. Includes videos/pictures.
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The many benefits of resistance bands make them a hugely popular tool with exercises. We look at how resistance bands work and why they are so popular
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Find out about the different types of resistance bands including loops, tubes, rings and figure 8 bands. How to use resistance bands and color charts for you.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Page Last Updated: 17/01/24
Next Review Due: 17/01/26