Tag Archives: knee pain
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
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
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
