• Andrew Ahn
• May 3, 2024
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that commonly affects millions globally, particularly impacting weight-bearing joints like the knees. In this blog post, we explore how custom knee braces can help people with osteoarthritis, enhancing their quality of life. Understanding osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. While it is often …

• Andrew Ahn
• April 6, 2024
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The relentless pursuit of performance in sports often brings athletes face-to-face with physical challenges. Chronic knee pain and acute injuries can significantly derail an athlete’s career. Custom knee braces, tailored to fit the distinct anatomy and requirements of each athlete, can offer enhanced support and comfort.  In this blog post, we aim to help you decide whether or not a …

• mvmt
• October 3, 2023
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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 …

• Soroush Peyvandi
• February 20, 2023
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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.

• Soroush Peyvandi
• February 20, 2023
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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.

• Soroush Peyvandi
• February 20, 2023
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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.

• Soroush Peyvandi
• February 20, 2023
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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.

• Soroush Peyvandi
• February 20, 2023
• Knee
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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.