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Understanding the common symptoms of knee arthritis

pt Health — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:05:32 +0000

If you are dealing with or suspect you may have arthritis, you are not alone. It is the most common form of joint condition, affecting approximately 302 million individuals worldwide. The knee is the most commonly affected joint. Some of the most common symptoms those with knee arthritis experience are: clicking or other noises with movements, knee pain that increases ...

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Be nice to your knees this season

pt Health — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:52:08 +0000

Did you know the knee is the largest and most easily injured joint in the body? Complex joints, to say the least, they take on two and half times your body weight, so it’s easy to see how they could be feeling stiff, swollen or bruised. Add to that any sport or exertion and you place even more strain on ...

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How to avoid stationary bike injuries

pt Health — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:47:30 +0000

Cycling has many health benefits as it provides a solid workout, helping you to improve your heart health and strengthen your core and leg muscles. This is just one of the many reasons why millions of us continue to choose the humble bicycle, invented in the early 19th century, as a regular method of transportation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people discovered (or ...

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Experiencing knee pain? These stretches and exercises can help

pt Health — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:23:27 +0000

Note: The knee pain exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your clinician before attempting any of the suggestions below. The knee is a complex joint designed to withstand different ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Knees Crack?

pt Health — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:55:50 +0000

We’ve all heard the loud pop or cracks that can come with a full knee bend, whether it’s in yoga class, at the gym, or just stooping down to pick something up. Because these signs can be concerning, we’ve pulled together a summary of the symptoms, possible causes and treatment options for cracking knees. If you’re seeking medical care ...

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3 FAQs about Orthotics

pt Health — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:59:24 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. In What are orthotics & who can they help? we talked about how orthotics are an effective preventative measure for correcting foot problems and how they can provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot ...

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Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Which type of orthotics is right for me?

pt Health — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:02:29 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. When looking at what kind of orthotics to get, there are two main types of foot orthotics: off-the-shelf or custom-made. Off-the shelf-orthotics can be bought at the local drugstore, whereas custom-made orthotics can be purchased at a foot care clinic or ...

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ACL Injuries: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

pt Health — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:12:50 +0000

We’ve all heard a story about someone tearing their ACL, or have seen it happen in professional sports. That’s not surprising when you consider that nearly 250,000 ACL injuries occur in Canada and the United States each year. But what does it really mean to injure or tear your ACL? Today we’ll discuss ACL anatomy, injury causes, symptoms, and available treatments. ...

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Is This Serious: Why Does My Kneecap Hurt?

pt Health — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:22:05 +0000

It Could Be Runner’s Knee Are you a regular runner or have you just started training to run? Have you just started to experience knee pain? It’s frustrating to set yourself on a great path to get healthier, only to find that you’re debilitated by a sudden, unknown injury. Today we’ll explore a possible cause: runner’s knee. What Causes Runner’s Knee? ...

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Knee Osteoarthritis: What to Expect at Your OdrA™ Consultation

pt Health — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:11:42 +0000

Welcome to the third installment of our three part knee osteoarthritis (OA) blog series. In this post, we’ll tell you what to expect at your OdrA™ knee brace consult. So you’ve booked your free OdrA™ consult and are now wondering what happens next. Here we’ll go over the process and what you can expect at your appointment. If you ...

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Knee Osteoarthritis: Non-Surgical Treatments That Work

pt Health — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:19:06 +0000

Welcome to the second part of our three-part blog series on Knee Osteoarthritis (OA). This series will tell you everything you need to know about the condition; the symptoms, stages, treatments, and bracing options available to you. You can read part of the series here. Today we’ll discuss non-surgical treatments for OA that can help ease the pain, reduce ...

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