When Should You Wear a Knee Brace For Running?
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When Should You Wear a Knee Brace For Running?

Wearing a knee brace for running can be beneficial in various situations to provide support, stability, and pain relief to the knee joint. Understanding when to use a knee brace is crucial for runners to prevent injuries and maintain their fitness. This introduction will explore the key scenarios in which wearing a knee brace during…

Plica Syndrome
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Plica Syndrome

What is Plica Syndrome? Plica syndrome is a condition where the plica, a fold of tissue in the knee joint, becomes irritated or inflamed, causing pain and discomfort. It’s typically due to overuse or repetitive motions and can lead to symptoms like knee pain, swelling, and a clicking sensation. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy,…

Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis
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Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis

What is a Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis? Deep infrapatellar bursitis, a condition affecting the knee joint, involves inflammation of the deep infrapatellar bursa, a small fluid-filled sac located beneath the patellar tendon, close to the tibia bone. Bursae are vital for reducing friction between tendons, muscles, and bones, facilitating smooth joint movement. When the deep infrapatellar…

Tibial Tubercle Apophysitis
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Tibial Tubercle Apophysitis

What is Tibial Tubercle Apophysitis? Tibial tubercle apophysitis, also known as Osgood-Schlatter disease, is a common condition that affects the knees of adolescents involved in physical activities such as sports. It is an overuse injury characterized by inflammation and irritation at the tibial tubercle, which is the bony prominence located just below the kneecap (patella)….

10 Best Exercise For Knee Pain
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10 Best Exercise For Knee Pain

Introduction If you are suffering from knee pain, it can be challenging to know what exercises are safe and effective for you. However, there are exercises that can help improve knee pain and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. In this article, we will explore the 10 best exercises for knee pain, including stretches…

Goose Foot Bursitis of the Knee
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Goose Foot Bursitis of the Knee

What is a Goose Foot Bursitis of the Knee? Goosefoot bursitis, also known as pes anserine bursitis, is a condition that involves inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee, just below the knee joint. The bursa acts as a cushion between the tendons of the hamstring muscles and the shinbone…

Fat Pad Syndrome
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Fat Pad Syndrome

What is Fat Pad Syndrome? Fat Pad Syndrome, also known as Hoffa’s Syndrome, is a painful condition caused by inflammation and irritation of the fat pad located under the kneecap. This can lead to knee pain and difficulty with normal activities. Anatomy/Biomechanics Boundaries Attachments Metabolic influence of the Infrapatellar fat pad Physiology/Clinical Illustration Diagnostic and…

Pseudogout
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Pseudogout

What is Pseudogout? The ‘pseudogout syndrome’ was first explained by Kohn & colleagues in 1962 & accurately depicts acute attacks of synovitis induced by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate is a type of arthritis that is painful & starts suddenly in one or more of the joints. Episodes can present for days…