There are many strange things that happen to our bodies when we are pregnant: Heartburn may become a constant companion, our foot size may change forever, and we may never pee the same again. I was aware of these possibilities but what I didn’t know is that being pregnant would also impact my knees!     Expectant and new moms’ knees get a double whammy during...

itBandz Knee Braces are now included as part of the Premera Blue Cross Member Discount Program. We are excited to be working with this leader in the healthcare market space. Premera members will now have access to special offers on itBandz Knee Braces as we partner to promote health and wellness. Premera Blue Cross is the largest health plan in the Pacific Northwest, they...

You hear it all the time, "My IT Band is really tight. I have IT Band Syndrome." But what does that actually mean? Having a "syndrome" sounds somewhat ominous. How does it happen? Why does it make your knee hurt? And most importantly, what can you do to prevent or recover from it? First of all, is the Iliotibial band (IT Band) a tendon...

As the days are getting shorter and colder, you might find yourself bundled up in warm clothes, sitting on a comfy chair for hours, drinking hot chocolate and dreading getting your workout done. You will also witness winter invading your workplace, where slumping into the chairs might become more common than standing or walking. But it is best to stand in the shoes of...

Our joints are protected by a resilient elastic tissue called cartilage. It is because of the cartilage our joints are able to flex, straighten and absorb shock while walking, running and exercising. Osteoarthritis results in joints when the cartilage breaks down, the bones rub together and cause joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. Age, general wear and tear, trauma, obesity, injury and poor nutrition are...

You enjoy downhill skiing. You feel accomplished after high-mileage running. You have played some hard golf shots. You are practicing for your next powerful soccer kick. You love walking, jumping, and being active. If any of this is you, then regular stretches of the muscle groups surrounding your knee will prevent ligament and tendon injuries, such as tearing of the meniscus or chronic inflammation...