Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time. It is one of the most common causes of knee pain, especially in older adults. The pain associated with osteoarthritis often worsens with activity, making walking painf...
Pain in the bottom of the heel or arch that may feel like a bruise or ache (this tends to go away when you walk a bit, but can return with continued walking) Pain radiating into the ankle (caused by an irritated nerve in the foot) Heel Spur Over time, plantar fasciitis can lead to...
6 Common Causes of Knee Pain When Walking Up Stairs There are many possible causes of knee pain, but if the discomfort kicks in specifically when you’re going up the stairs, then one of the following factors may be at play — at least in part, says Dr. Broach.No matter what may be...
The objective of this study was to determine whether high-intensity strength training lowered pain levels and reduced knee joint compressive forces, defined as the maximal tibiofemoral contact force exerted along the long axis of the tibia during walking, compared with low-intensity strength training ...
The knee joint is one of the largest and most important joints in the body. Together the femur, tibia, fibula and patella carry your weight if you are walking, running or jumping. Certain movements are both stabilised and limited by the ligaments around this joint. Sports injuries to your ...
In addition, there is a need to predict the results of surgical intervention in terms of maintaining postoperative pain due to the high cost of arthroplasty. In OA, pain is classified as (1) nociceptive, which occurs when damage or inflammation, or both, of the joint tissues is induced ...
pain intensity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sex life, social life, and traveling. Each item is rated on a scale of 0–5, and the patient could respond yes or no to the four questions of each item regarding their personal status in the past 24 h [27]...
Painis a common knee problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint(femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap (patella), or the ligaments, tendons, and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Knee paincan be aggravated by physical activity, as well asobesity, affe...
the knee's ability to twist and rotate. When the ACL absorbs too much force (from a rapid change in direction or landing a jump, for instance), the ligament can have a complete or partial tear, leading to severe pain, tenderness, loss of motion, instability, and difficulty walking. ...
Description: A ligament called the iliotibial (IT) band runs from the outside of your pelvic bone to the outside of your tibia. When this band is tight, it can rub against the bottom outer part of the femur. Symptoms: This condition most often affects distance runners. It causes pain on...