Arthritis, while a common ailment, can be debilitating, especially when it targets the knees. Thankfully, advancements in medical technology have presented solutions like custom knee braces. At MVMT Physio & Chiro, we understand the necessity of personalized care and are dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the best support. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into the benefits of …
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As runners, we know that any kind of sharp pain, whether in the ankles or knees, can halt the training for days. IT band syndrome, specifically, affects almost the entirety of the leg. Worse, it requires you to stop your training for at least fourteen days. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the days are all for bed rest.
Just like any other type of running injury, IT band syndrome (ITBS) recovery needs you to stay mobile and minimally active to accelerate healing. There are some simple rehabilitative routines that you can do for faster ITBS recovery.
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That pain in your knee limits your ability to work, walk and even do the things you used to. It could be a scary experience but with good strength training, proper activity modification, effective rehabilitation techniques along with the use of the right knee pain brace, your healing process can be accelerated.
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Athletic taping, specifically KT tape, has become very popular among athletes and can be seen used by many athletes throughout the Olympics. The demand for KT tape among running athletes may be attributed to the rising cases of runner’s knee. By its technical name, runners are prone to this injury but so are people whose activities involve repetitive tasks that stress or stain the knees.
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The moment you feel that sharp pain below your kneecap, you know something serious is going on. You may have patellar tendinitis. Most commonly known as “jumper’s knee” as it has been prevalence among jumpers, patellar tendonitis also affects 5% of runners.
With the right approach and proper stretches, patellar tendinitis can be treated.
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Snowboarding season is on! The days to hit the slopes are here. While you are out there to conquer the slopes, you may be prone to common winter sports injuries such as medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear and this why you have to know what can do to prevent it.
MCL tear does not only keep you from playing but also affects your day-to-day activities. Symptoms may include bruising, pain, stiffness,instability and difficulty walking. Pain heightens when walking downhill or climbing stairs. You may hear a popping sound and have difficulty bearing weight. Severe cases of MCL tear requires rest and proper rehabilitation.
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Choosing a knee brace that suits your needs isn’t as simple as walking into your nearest second-hand sporting goods store and grabbing the first brace you see on the rack…
There are a few things you absolutely must know before choosing a knee brace that will help rather than harm you.
You see, a knee brace comes in four different types:
Knee sleeves; which are sized and meant to be slipped on over the knee.
Knee supports; which are adjustable and are made to wrap around the knee.
Knee stabilizers; which contain steel springs on either side.
Hinged knee braces; contain hinges.
Posted by MVMT Team Almost everybody, young or old, has experienced knee pain like pins and needles at some point. It could have been after a long walk, a hard run, some heavy lifting. Knee pain manifests itself in different ways from clicking and cracking sounds when folding your legs to swelling as if muscles are being pulled when you bend …
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Posted by MVMT Team Knee pain is common and affects millions of people worldwide. If you suffer from knee pain, you might want to consider physical therapy or acupuncture treatments. These therapies can help relieve your symptoms and get you back to your normal activities. Physiotherapists are trained professionals who specialize in treating musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, and other joint problems. …
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