In the first of this multi-part series of health articles, we covered some general considerations for injury recovery including the difficulty with removing load from the joints of the lower body. This article will cover some common injuries to the knee and hip areas, their normal recovery time frames and other considerations in recovery. As […]
How long do injuries take to heal? Part 2 – knee and hip Read More »
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is an all too common condition that affects many people, especially as age increases. A study published in the Lancet in 2020 reported that just under a quarter of people over the age of 40 have knee OA. Some of the main modifiable risk factors for the development and also
Knee arthritis and exercise Read More »
One of the more common questions that we answer is around whether you should continue to exercise when you are in pain, or if it is better to stop, rest and let the pain settle. While the advice presented here is not specific – and if you have a healthcare provider looking after you we
Is it ok to exercise with pain? Read More »
Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most
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Do you experience pain in your knees when walking UP the stairs? The most common cause of knee pain when climbing stairs is a reduction in the cartilage of the knee. The main functions of cartilage include cushioning forces and promoting smooth movements at joint. In the case of the knee, one of the key
Taking the high STEP on knee pain! Read More »
Some things just go together like bread and butter. In the body, the quadricep and hamstring muscles are partners that work hand in hand to support the knees and assist you in getting up and down from a chair or from the ground. A healthy relationship between these two muscles is vital to ensure that
Looking after the pigeon pair of your knees Read More »