Category Archives: knee
NPR_Health Reports: People with Arthritis Shun Exercise – Though it would help, not hurt
Before you read one word of what I have to say, read this. I’m the slowest reader on Earth and it took me all of 3-5 minutes. There were a few things that struck me as alarming throughout this piece. … Continue reading
Filed under Article Reviews, knee, Low Back Pain, Rehab Rants
“The knee bone’s connected to the hip bone…”
I was just thinking about how much I get asked why when [part A] of someone hurts I am always looking and treating other places around the body. Besides learning “the knee bone is connected to the hip bone” song … Continue reading
Filed under ankle, Cerivcal Spine, Educainment, Injuries, knee, Low Back Pain, Rehab Rants, Shoulder, Upper Extremity
I am: Jay Cutler’s MCL
Disclaimer #1: I did not evaluate Jay Cutler’s knee. I am not on his medical staff, and I have never had a grade 2 MCL sprain. However, I have treated athletes with this injury, but as Kory Zimney (see comments … Continue reading
Filed under I Am, knee, Lower Extremity
Recommendations for obese TKR candidates being denied surgery
The following post was actually written a couple years ago and I thought I had lost it upon graduating. While cleaning out the old computer I stumbled upon it. It’s a lengthy read so I have provided the introduction, and … Continue reading
Filed under Article Reviews, knee, Lower Extremity
Patellar Taping: A Sticky Situation
During my time at school, I was taught that McConnell taping was used for patella femoral pain syndrome (PFPS). I was taught that it worked by changing the positioning of the patella during knee flexion and extension by drawing the … Continue reading
Filed under Article Reviews, knee, Lower Extremity
I AM: Mike’s Gluteus Medius
I am Mike’s neglected gluteus medius. I hang out posterolaterally between the ilium and greater trochanter. I am the root of many evils. ITB syndrome, yup, patella femoral syndrome, yup, TFL tendonitis, yup, falls in the elderly, yup; I have a … Continue reading
Filed under I Am, knee, Lower Extremity
The 10 pound Straight Leg Raise
This is me attempting 15 reps of a 10lb straight leg raise. How’s my form? Let me tell you, that is hard to do. I have been wondering why my patients continue to struggle with 10lb SLRs, and remembered that … Continue reading
Filed under knee, Lower Extremity
