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Thigh Strength and Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a cause of pain and disability for many people. Knee osteoarthritis hurts. More and more people are suffering with osteoarthritis of the knee, both men and women. Lots of people with knee osteoarthritis have been shown to have thigh muscle weakness. Recent research suggests that leg strengthening exercises can lower your risk…
Read MoreExercise and Osteoarthritis – Why it works
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is not simply a wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis exercise will not wear out your knee faster. Actually the opposite is true. Therapeutic exercise is proven to help with the pain of mild osteoarthritis and doesn’t damage your joint cartilage. In this blog, I’ll have a look at…
Read MoreCan Nordic Walking Help My Knee Arthritis?
Trekking poles or Nordic walking poles are everywhere these days. You see them on sale in most high streets and if you go out for a walk at the weekend you’re sure to come across people using them. So why are they so popular and can they help you walk without pain? So what is…
Read MoreWhat is a PRP injection?
Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP is a substance that is thought to promote healing weight is injected into your joint, your tendons and soft tissues around your knee joint. Your plasma is a component of your blood that contains “factors” or proteins that help your blood to clot can help your tissues heal and can…
Read MoreWhat is Knee Bursitis?
Knee bursitis happens when your bursa becomes inflamed. Bursa are small fluid filled sacs that reduce the friction between two surfaces. They are found all over the body, and sit between your bones and your muscles, tendons or skin. Bursitis in your knee usually results in pain and swelling around the front or the side…
Read MoreWhich Knee Brace is Right For Me?
There are many things to consider when choosing a knee brace. It’s a question I get asked a lot in my specialist knee clinic. In this post I’ll try to help you decide which knee brace is right for you, or indeed if you need a knee brace at all. What do I need a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Knee Replacement Surgery
We understand that preparing for knee replacement surgery can be worrying for many people. However, you should be reassured that knee replacement surgery is generally considered to be a safe, and nowadays, a routine operation. Every year in the UK over 80,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery. The main reason is that a successful knee replacement helps get rid of…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Knee Arthroscopy Procedure
Knee arthroscopy surgery is often a treatment choice for many people, especially if they’ve been suffering from debilitating knee pain and symptoms of instability. It’s sensible to take some time to consider your options and we understand that you might not be sure what to do for the best. That’s why the team here at My Knee Doc, have…
Read MoreThe Different Knee Surgeries to Treat Arthritis
Knee arthritis is one of the most common reasons that people come to our Cheshire Knee Clinic. Here at My Knee Doc, we believe it’s important you have a complete understanding of all your options before deciding on which treatment is best for you. This is why we’ve written this dedicated blog post that goes…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Knee Pain and Problems
Whether you’re suffering with knee pain right now or have experienced it in the past, you don’t need a specialist knee surgeon to tell you how important it is to maintain the good joint health in your knees. Whilst our team at My Knee Doc are highly trained to deal with any kind of problem, it’s…
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