Wondering why you might have pain in the front of your knee even if you’re not active? It might be your hip strength that is the culprit! Hip strength was compared between sedentary females with and without PFPS to determine is hip weakness would be present in this population.
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Front of knee pain. What helps and what does not.
Based on the clinical practice guidelines on PFPS, or pain in the front of your knee, what are the few causes of PFPS, what you can do, or not and how long you will take to get better.
What type of exercises are useful for front of knee pain?
Having pain in the front of the knee? What exercises will be appropriate for you? Have you considered adding hip strengthening to knee strengthening? Read on to find out more!
Trail running injury risk factors. Can I do something about it?
Trail running is gaining traction here in Singapore. But what are some injury risk factors associated with it? What can we do to reduce the risk of injuries?
Strong bones, strong you. What is the magic for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common problem the elderly face in Singapore. Is there any way to prevent osteoporosis?
ACL and hamstring injuries of higher burden in Asian footballers. What does mean for you?
ACL injuries are common in Asian Football players. Is there any thing we can do about it?
Osteoarthritis of the knee: to drug or not to drug?
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and one of the main chronic illnesses in Singapore. But should we use drugs for our knee pain?
May the force be with you: understanding how knee joint reaction force compares across different activities
Understanding the forces in our knee joint will help us understand what might be causing your knee pain and what exercises are appropriate for you.
Quads vs hamstring tendon graft after an ACL surgery: is there a difference?
ACL injuries are common in Singapore and graft options vary from surgeon to surgeon. But is there any difference undergoing an ACL reconstruction (ACLR) using either quadriceps tendon graft or hamstring graft? Let’s have a look!
What is the long term prognosis after an ACL injury. What should I know?
How do your decide if an ACL surgery is for you? Is an early or late surgery better? Read on to find out more!
Is it safe to do knee extension after an ACL surgery?
Restoring quadriceps muscle strength is integral to recovery following an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Should you re-evaluate your beliefs about open-chain exercises and measure this important variable to improve outcomes for your knee?
Oh no! I have torn my ACL! Should I go for surgery?
Many people who have torn their ACL end up undergoing surgery. However, is surgery necessary for everyone?
Front of knee pain in the growing child: Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Is your child suffering from front of knee pain during sporting activities? Wondering why and how they could be getting knee pain at such a young age? Read on to find out more!
What is this pesky pain on the inside of my knee?!
Been getting that annoying pain on the inside of your knee even though your scans ruled out any serious pathology? Read on to learn more about what it could be and how Physiotherapy can help!
Having pain in the front of your knee when you run or come down the stairs? What is the problem?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) got its nickname as “runner’s knee” for an obvious and very unfortunate reason: It’s most common among runners. Is it true?
What is a Total Knee Replacement?
A new knee?! Why do I (k)need one?? What happens after it and am I able to get back to my usual activities?
My MRI scan shows that I have a degenerative meniscus tear. What should I do? Can Physiotherapy help?
My MRI scan shows that I have a degenerative meniscus tear. Do I need surgery? I have a referral for Physiotherapy but I am not sure if I should go for Physiotherapy.
Is running bad for my knees? Does BMI matter?
Is running bad for my knees? Does BMI matter? These are some common questions we hear in the clinic. No, running is not bad and BMI does not matter. What matters is your training volume and strength you have in your legs! Now go forth and run!