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Healing Pain on the Inside of Your Knee When Bending and Straightening

Leave a Comment / Knee Pain, Recovery, Uncategorized / March 31, 2025

That sharp or nagging pain on the inside of your knee every time you bend or straighten your leg? It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and honestly a little scary. You might be wondering what caused it, how serious it is, or whether you’re making it worse without even realizing it.
As physical therapists, we see this type of pain all the time. Whether it’s from a recent injury or something that’s been slowly building, medial knee pain can show up from several sources, and each one needs a different approach.
You don’t have to live with that discomfort or let it limit what you love doing. Let’s explore:
What might be happening inside your knee
Why the pain shows up during movement
What steps can help you heal and stay active

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Runner’s Knee vs Jumper’s Knee: What is the Difference?

Knee Pain, Surgery Or Physical Therapy / January 11, 2025

Knee injuries are a common challenge for athletes and active individuals, with runner’s knee and jumper’s knee being two of the most prevalent conditions. Both injuries can cause significant discomfort and limit physical performance, but they affect the knee in distinct ways. Comparing runner’s knee vs jumper’s knee can help highlight these differences for proper

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Effective Strategies to Manage Knee Pain in Basketball

Knee Pain, Surgery Or Physical Therapy / August 9, 2024

Knee pain is a common issue among basketball players, given the sport’s high-impact and repetitive movements. Whether you’re a professional athlete or an enthusiastic amateur, managing knee pain effectively is crucial to prevent further injury and maintain peak performance. Proper management not only helps alleviate acute knee pain but also reduces the risk of long-term

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The Ultimate Guide to Running Shoes: Finding Your Perfect Pair

Foot And Ankle Pain, Knee Pain, Performance / March 21, 2024

Running is one of the few sports that requires only 1 piece of equipment: a good pair of shoes. Sure, we can (and probably do) spend a ton of money on the best fitness apparel, fancy tech watches, noise canceling earbuds, etc. But when we peel back the extras, it is just our bodies, our

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How to Prevent Knee Pain While Running

1 Comment / Knee Pain, Performance, Surgery Or Physical Therapy / December 19, 2023

Introduction Engaging in running is an excellent means to maintain fitness and well-being. However, for numerous individuals, the enjoyment of this activity is overshadowed by persistent knee discomfort. In this extensive guide, we will explore effective strategies on how to prevent knee pain when running, ensuring a more enjoyable and pain-free experience. For those seeking

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Managing Burning Pain in the Knee: Physical Therapy and Beyond

Knee Pain / July 25, 2023

Do you experience burning pain in knee joints when walking, running, or resting? This burning sensation may be accompanied by heat, tenderness, or a deep, gnawing discomfort. If this resonates with you, read on as we explore the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for burning knee pain. Experiencing burning pain in your knee can be

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Understanding Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What You Need to Know | RecoverRx

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (A.K.A. “RUNNER’S KNEE” OR “JUMPER’S KNEE” AND WHAT YOUR NEED TO KNOW

Knee Pain / October 11, 2019

Welcome back everyone! I’m finally discussing some current research on the diagnosis and treatment of a specific injury. In this week’s blog, I’m discussing the current Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosing and treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFP). So if you have ever had knee pain related to squatting, running, descending stairs etc.. then this should

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