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Studies show that most patients recover as well at home after knee surgery as they do at a rehabilitation facility. Many people return to their houses a few days after their procedure. Simple changes around the house can reduce the risk of further damage to your knee before surgery and make your home more comfortable…
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Any time you take part in any kind of active sports, you face the risk of injury. A meniscus tear is a common type of injury sustained this way. In severe cases, a meniscus tear requires a complete knee replacement to fix. However, there are some alternative treatments for cases that are not as severe.…
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On August 24th, the 3rd annual Frank R. Noyes, MD and JoAnne Noyes, BS, RN Endowed Eminent Visiting Scholar in Sports Medicine and Bioengineering was held at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The event is a combined effort with the Noyes Knee Institute, Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center, and the University of Cincinnati’s…
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Do you want to improve the health of your knees? Here’s what you should know about nutrition and knee health. Food Can Benefit Your Health The saying you are what you eat has some significance regarding how your body utilizes food for fuel. The many bones, ligaments, and cartilage in your knees require a careful…
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Knee surgery, like all major surgical procedures, involves a recovery period after the surgery is over. The recovery period can’t be completely eliminated, but you can take some steps to shorten its duration. If you’re undergoing knee surgery in the near future, follow these five tips to help speed up your recovery process. 1. Follow…
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Knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life. You may have to give up a favorite sport and even cut down on your general activities. As a result, an enforced sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain and other health problems. So you’ll want to resolve knee pain in the best way possible, which…
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Knee pain is a common phenomenon for active people. Dedicated atheletes, and even those new to any strenuous activity often develop a dull, nagging pain in one or both knees. Standard home remedies like ice, elevation, rest, and medication are useful for short term, minor knee inflammation cases. However, sole reliance on these home remedies…
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Roofers experience a lot of strain on their knees, which may cause a persistent pain and swelling known as roofer’s knee. However, this issue doesn’t have to complicate your life if you know how to prevent and treat it in a quick and efficient fashion. Roofer’s Knee Is a Common Problem Roofer’s knee — properly…
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Police work is a physically demanding job that places great strain on the body. Officers carry extra weight with their gear belts and vests, and they often are in physically compromising situations that can injure or cause pain in the joints. Police officers can experience back and hip pain more commonly, but they can also…
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