pain behind the knee

Pain behind the knee when walking: What causes it

December 5th, 2023

When you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, such as your knee, it can make you want to stay off your feet all day. But did you know that the average American walks up to 4,000 steps a day? If you feel an ache behind your knee while you’re walking, each of those

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Breaking up scar tissue with physical therapy

October 4th, 2023

Scar tissue can develop due to injury, trauma or surgery. Scar development is completely normal, occurring when the fibrous tissue replaces normal tissue during the body’s natural healing process. Scar tissue is less elastic as the healthy tissue it replaces. While its purpose is to help heal and protect the body, it can also restrict

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Knee Pain Physical Therapy

Could your tight hamstrings be causing your knee pain?

July 5th, 2023

Knee pain can be caused by an assortment of reasons or conditions. During most exercises, your knees act as an anchor for the rest of your body as you use the athletic stance: knees bent, feet hip width apart, back tilted and head up. That is to say, your knees can often undergo and take

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