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If there is excessive friction on the bursa, usually due to muscle weakness, tightness or repetitive pressure, then the bursa gets inflamed, known as knee bursitis. In the knee bursa anatomy section we look at each of the bursa, where they are, what they do, how they get injured and ...
Osgood-Schlatter diseaseis widespread among youngsters who take part in high impact sports. Symptoms of this disease are knee pain, tenderness, swelling, tightness and limping. Osteochondritisdissecans is connected with bone dying due lack of blood flow, causing symptoms as painful or sore knee jo...
of the popliteal fossa. Bursae are fluid filled structures between skin and tendon or tendon and bone which reduce friction between the adjacent moving parts. The increased synovial fluid is caused by arthritis or trauma, and the swelling is seen behind the knee causing a feeling of tightness. ...
Muscle Imbalance:The structures on the inner and outer sides of the kneecap should place equal pull on the patella to keep it in the middle of the patellar groove. Tightness in the structures on the outer side of the knee and weakness and laxity on the inner side of the knee increase th...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome.Muscle imbalance, tightness, and alignment problems of the legs usually cause this condition. It causes knee pain and occasional “buckling,” meaning your knee suddenly can’t bear your weight. It’s not due to an injury. It's more common for women than for men...
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These exercises recommended by Hinge Health physical therapists are designed to strengthen your knees while also relieving any tightness or pain you may feel in your hips or lower back, particularly when going up stairs. The information contained in these videos is intended to be used for education...
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