5 Quick Tips for Reducing Knee Pain

Knee Pain Tips

In this video, physical therapist Kathy Doubleday DPT, OCS will guide you through exercises that may help to relieve knee pain. If you’re experiencing knee pain during exercise or when performing movements like getting up from a chair or walking, Dr. Kathy Doubleday will provide you with helpful tips. In this lesson, she will: Guide […]

Knee Exercise for Seniors

Full length of active biracial senior man holding racket and playing tennis at tennis court

Knee injuries can happen at any age, but they can be particularly harmful to seniors. Simple knee exercises can help to prevent joint pain, and improve balance, to better your day-to-day life. Common Causes of Knee Pain Among Seniors Knee pain is common and can result from sprains, tears, or tendinitis. It may also stem […]

Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the knee affects about 37% of people over the age of sixty in the United States. Joint pain at the knee can make basic everyday tasks harder, limiting physical function and increasing your risk for other problems. However, there are many simple ways to manage your symptoms and reduce pain to maintain your […]

Video Tip for Knee Pain When Bending

Have you ever had trouble bending down to pick something up from the floor? If so, this video is for you. In it, we share a quick tip on how to make bending easier, protect your back, and avoid knee pain when bending. Watch now and see for yourself how this simple modification can help […]

Knee Pain When Sitting

Senior man sitting in a arm chair

“My knees hurt whenever I go to sit in a chair. What’s going on with this, and is there anything that can help?” -Jerry E. This is a really common problem as we age, and it is likely a movement related issue.  HOW you are transitioning from standing to sitting is likely directly related with […]

Achy Knees: The Facts About Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects more than 240 million people around the world, making it the most common joint disease. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body but more commonly occurs in the knees, hips, hands, lower back and neck. In individuals with knee osteoarthritis, the cartilage wears down and becomes rough, and the protective joint space […]

Are Knee Replacements Only Good for 10 Years?

“I heard knee replacements are only good for ten years before they need replaced. When is the best age to get it done and what can I do in the meantime? Is knee surgery inevitable? –Michael C. Good questions. Though the “10 Year Rule” was once an accurate generalization, improvements in technology and surgical procedures […]

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