Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common surgeries today with over 600,000 of these surgeries performed a year. Regardless of how mainstream this surgery has become, it is still daunting to consider. Beyond the actual surgery itself, there are many factors that need to be taken into account: the cost and downtime related to the surgery itself, the recovery program, and...

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...

DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF FOAM ROLLING YOUR IT BAND by ALEISHA FETTERS Most exercisers roll out their IT band in an attempt to "relax a tight" IT band or otherwise deal with IT band syndrome. Typically diagnosed by pain felt on the outside of the knee, where the band attaches to bone. But here's the thing, when you roll out your IT band, you...

With knees you need to be careful not to overuse or abuse. For women in particular, quadriceps muscles may be overdeveloped on the outside which can pull the kneecap off balance. The good news is that knee pain from overuse can usually be resolved with ice, rest, knee stretches and exercises that promote healing.With care and maintenance, your knees can be pain free. Try...