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Preventative Knee Bracing: A Do or a Don’t?

By Stephanie Adams | May 30, 2011 | Published in Injury Care
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Prophylactic knee braces are largely used in the prevention of ligament injuries, but their effectiveness on performance are still controversial. It is estimated that knee injuries account for up to 60% of all sport injuries, with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) accounting for almost half of these knee injuries. Other knee injuries include: MCL, PCL, meniscus, patello-femoral subluxation/dislocation, arthritis, bursitis, and chondromalcia patella. Even in non-sports related injuries, knee pain…

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Prevent Knee Pain: Possible Causes and Implications for Training

By Peter Rumford | September 15, 2010 | Published in Exercising
Knee Pain

Knee Pain Affects a Large Percentage of the Population

A research article by van Saase et al in 1989 estimated that 30-40% of our population will experience knee pain by the age of 65.  Times have changed, we are more active as a society, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that figure is nearly double nowadays.  One thing is for certain; knee pain continues to be one of the most…

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What You Can Do About Knee Tendonitis

By Stephanie Adams | October 24, 2009 | Published in Injury Care
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What is knee tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the knee refers to inflammation of the tendons that surround the knee joint. In general, the patellar tendon, or the tendon that connects your patella (knee cap) to your tibia (shin bone) can become irritated when asked to meet the high demands of physical stresses and loads. The patellar tendon is necessary for knee and lower leg extension during activities such as walking, running,…

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