Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, which is a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates a joint. Bursitis often occurs in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. Common causes of bursitis in the knee include prolonged kneeling, overuse or strenuous activities, a direct blow to the knee, or complications…
The Different Types of ACL Braces
ACL injuries are common in athletes. Thankfully, many different types of braces are available to help prevent or treat these injuries, including prophylactic, functional, and rehabilitative braces. Each type of brace has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to understand the differences before making a decision about which one is right for…
How to Know if You Are Suffering from Bursitis in the Knees
Bursitis is a condition that results when the bursae, or fluid-filled sacs, become inflamed. Bursae are located in many joints in the body, such as the elbows, shoulders, and knees. However, bursitis has some of the same symptoms as arthritis and other joint conditions, so sometimes it’s hard to tell whether your pain is from…
4 Ways to Tell if You’ve Suffered an ACL Injury
The most common sign of a torn anterior cruciate ligament is a loud popping noise, followed by immense knee pain. However, there are some other signs of ACL injury. Let’s talk about four different ways to tell if you’ve injured your ACL, including physical symptoms and tests you can do at home and where you…
How to Heal a Sprained Wrist
It’s no secret that early diagnosis and treatment is the key to a successful recovery from any injury. The earlier you start, the sooner you can return to your everyday routine. This is especially true for sprained wrists, one of the most common injuries people experience. If you have recently injured your wrist or are…
What Are the Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis?
The elbow, while not a weight-bearing joint like the knee and hip, is equally susceptible to problems that can disrupt its function. One of these problems is elbow bursitis, a condition that causes the small, fluid-filled sac that surrounds the elbow (olecranon bursa) to get inflamed. Below, you’ll learn more about elbow bursitis – particularly…
Prevention Tips for Knee Bursitis
Knee bursitis occurs when one of the bursae – which are closed, fluid-filled sacs that allow for frictionless gliding between tissues –.in the knee becomes inflamed. The inflammation can cause significant pain and limited mobility. While knee bursitis cannot always be prevented, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the…
Do You Have to Wear a Brace After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed to diagnose and/or treat many types of persistent knee problems, such as knee fractures, knee synovitis, or soft-tissue injuries like bursitis, torn meniscus, and patellar tendonitis. During arthroscopic surgery, tiny incisions are made around the knee, and your orthopedic surgeon then inserts a thin tube…
Why You Need Physical Therapy After ACL Surgery
More than 100,000 ACL surgeries are performed in the United States every year. It’s a serious operation that repairs damage sustained by the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. The surgery can help you recover, but you may experience joint stiffness and weakness after it. That’s why you need to do physical therapy to help…
How Gout Can Cause Wrist Pain
Wrist pain can prevent you from doing everyday activities and make it difficult to find a comfortable position. Many people experience wrist pain at some point in their lives, but it can be a chronic problem for some. There are many potential causes of wrist pain, but one of the lesser-known causes is gout. How…