A meniscus tear is a common injury seen in the clinic. While they do happen to be the most common sports-related knee injury, they can affect a young athlete, a…
physical therapy for the knee
What You Need to Know About a Quadriceps Strain
A quadriceps strain can significantly limit your ability to perform most daily tasks. The quads are used in every day activities such as walking, standing, and going up and down…
What to Know About Patellar Tendinopathy in Runners
Patellar tendinopathy is a common diagnosis in runners and other athletes. It is important to distinguish the difference between patellar tendinopathy and other common diagnoses of the knee in order…
Knee Pain Hiking Downhill: Prevention and Treatment
Are you one of the many individuals who has experienced knee pain hiking downhill? You start off on a great day of hiking, especially in the warmer weather of SoCal,…
ACL Stability: How to Improve Strength for Return to Sport
One of the most common injuries of the knee involves ACL injuries. Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), along with many other ligaments, provides stability to your knee. When the ACL…
How to Strengthen Knees for Function and Performance
One common question I frequently hear of is how to strengthen knees, whether it is for athletic performance, going on hikes, or going up and down the stairs. This article…
