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3 Signs You May Need Knee Replacement Surgery

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 19.5% of American adults suffer from chronic knee pain. This pain can result from a variety of causes, ranging from poorly healed fractures to ACL injuries to osteoarthritis. But no matter the cause behind your flare-ups,…
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4 Contributors to Cartilage Loss

Your cartilage plays a key role in your ability to move comfortably. The rubbery connective tissue sits between your joints, acting as a cushion and absorbing friction whenever you flex and extend. But despite being a tough material, cartilage wears away easily, and in some cases,…
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3 Factors That Contribute to Knock Knees in Adults

1. Injury to the Shinbone The lower half of the leg consists of two bones: the fibula and the tibia. The tibia, or shinbone, is the bigger of the two, and it is one of the most broken bones in the human body. In fact, over…
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8 Ways the Wrong Shoes Can Affect Your Knees

Shoes may complete your outfit, but the wrong shoes can seriously damage your knees over time. In this blog, we list eight common ways poor shoe choices can impact your knees and which shoes cause specific knee problems. 1. Collapsed Arches When your feet don’t have…
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10 Signs You Should See a Doctor About Your Knee Pain

You may deal with little aches and pains fairly often, especially if you live an active life or work on your feet. You probably postpone seeing a doctor about this discomfort, deciding that if you wait for a little while the sensation will subside. Sometimes, this…
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3 Unexpected Ways to Prevent Knee Pain

When you feel knee pain, your doctor or coach may recommend that you wear a knee brace or that you stretch before you exercise. These strategies are effective in preventing knee injuries while you play sports. But what if athletic activity isn’t the only factor causing…
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5 Nutrients That Nourish Your Knees

If you’re an athlete or if osteoporosis runs in your family, you want to do all you can to prevent knee injury. In a previous article, we talked about a new training program that helps athletes prevent knee injury. The training involves plyometric training, strength training, agility drills, and flexibility exercises. But…
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Say Goodbye to Runner's Knee With These 3 Tips

If you worry about your knee health, many people may tell you to avoid running at all costs. Running exerts three times as much force on the knees and joints as walking, and the extra impact purportedly weakens cartilage and worsens joint pain. However, researchers have discovered the…
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ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete Textbook: Over 27,700 Chapters Downloaded and Counting

Dr. Noyes has many research interests and one of the most prominent is the prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes. ACL injuries can cause long-term problems in the knee joint, including the early onset of osteoarthritis. It has been evident for some…