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
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Hip bursitis is a common cause of hip pain that can affect daily activities. Find out about the common causes, symptoms diagnosis and treatment of hip bursitis
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Iliopsoas bursitis causes front hip pain due to irritation and inflammation of one of the hip bursa. Find out about cases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Ischial bursitis, aka Weaver's Bottom", is an inflammatory condition causing pain under sitting bones. Find out about the causes, symptoms & best treatments.
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Trochanteric bursitis causes outer hip pain due to irritation and inflammation of one of the hip bursa. Find out about the common causes, symptoms & treatment.
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Knee locking is where the knee gets stuck and can't bend or straighten. Find out about the common causes of a knee locking up and how to unlock a locked knee
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A twisted knee often involves injury to the knee ligaments and cartilage. We look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for knee twisting injuries.
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Runners Knee is the leading cause of anterior knee pain. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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A bakers cyst, aka popliteal cyst, is a common cause of pain & swelling behind the knee. Find the best treatment options for Bakers Cyst to reduce pain.
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Swelling on the side of the knee is a common problem with many potential causes. Find out about the causes of side knee swelling and lumps on the side of the knee.
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Our knee pain diagnosis chart looks at the different causes of pain all around the knee. Find out what is causing your pain using our knee pain location chart.
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Vastus medialis exercises help reduce patellofemoral pain, improve knee stability & reduce the risk of knee injury. Find out how to work vastus medialis oblique
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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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Infrapatellar bursitis aka Clergyman's Knee causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee. We look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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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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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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Knee joint anatomy consists of muscles, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Find out how the joint fits together in our knee anatomy diagram and what goes wrong.
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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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Calf muscle pain may indicate anything from simple calf strain to a serious medical problem. Find out about the causes and best treatments for calf muscle pain.
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Lateral knee pain is a common problem, particularly in runners. Here we look at the common causes of pain on outside of knee and how to treat them.
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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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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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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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Page Last Updated: November 6th, 2024
Next Review Due: November 6th, 2026