How Stress Affects Your Knee Health
Have you noticed increased knee discomfort during times of emotional strain? That’s no coincidence. Stress isn’t just a mental burden-it can impact your entire body, including your joints.
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Nutrition for Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Eat Before and After Surgery
Preparing for knee replacement surgery isn’t just about physical therapy and pre-op appointments-it’s also about what’s on your plate. The right nutrition can support healing, reduce inflammatio...
Knee Arthritis Treatment: From Lifestyle Changes to Advanced Medical Options
Knee pain from arthritis can sneak into your daily routine—making stairs harder, runs shorter, and rests less restful. But you don’t have to live with constant discomfort.
KNEE ANATOMY
The knee is a complex hinge joint uniting the femur, tibia, and patella. It's stabilized by ligaments, including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and cushioned by menisci. Muscles and tendons facilitate movement, while articular cartilage minimizes friction.
TREATMENT for Knee Arthritis
Nonsurgical
NONINVASIVE
- Therapy / Exercises
- Weight Loss
- Oral Medications
- Braces
INJECTIONS
- Cortisone (Steroids)
- Hyaluronic Acid
- PRP
- Stem Cells
- Exosomes
LOCAL STIMULATION
- Laser
- PEMF
- Shockwave
- Knee Traction
Activities after a Knee Replacement
ALLOWED
- Walking
- Stationary Bike
- Stairs
- Elliptical
- Low-Impact
- Aerobics
- Golfing
- Bowling
- Swimming
ALLOWED WITH CAUTION
- Skiing
- Doubles Tennis
- Hiking
- Weight Machines
- Canoeing
- Road bicycling
- Table Tennis
NOT GENERALLY RECOMMENDED
- Single Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Mountain Biking
- Hockey
- Gymnastics
DISCOURAGED
- Kneeling
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Jogging
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
Exercises
Watch some educational videos on exercises and stretches to strengthen your hamstring muscles:
- How To Stretch Your Hamstrings The RIGHT Way [WORKS FAST!]
- FIX Tight Hamstrings in Just 3 Steps
- Hamstring Stretches for Tight or Sore Hamstrings
- Hamstring Stretches
