The Iliotibial band (ITB) is an important thick strap of connective tissue which runs down the lateral (outside) thigh connecting the hip muscles to the lower knee and shin bone, helping to stabilise the knee joint. The ITB can become inflamed and irritated causing...
As it is #walkthismay month, we thought it would be good to share with you a case study of one of our patients (they have given us consent to share this information). What symptoms did Mr. S present with? Knee Pain, pain at the front and outside of his knee cap. What...
Advanced Exercises to Strengthen your Knee Muscles. If you have knee pain then here are some advanced exercises you can do to further strengthen your muscles. They are designed to improve movement, strengthen your muscles and ease pain and discomfort too. We see a lot...
Basic Exercises to Strengthen your Knee Muscles. If you have knee pain then here are some early exercises you can do to start to strengthen your muscles. They are designed to improve movement, strengthen your muscles and ease pain and discomfort too. We see a lot of...
What exercises should I do immediately after my Knee Replacement? We have been seeing more and more patients coming through our private physiotherapy clinics in Havant and Rowlands Castle who are struggling with pain, stiffness and walking after having a knee...
Injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the common causes of pain on the inside of the knee. What causes a medial collateral ligament sprain? A sprain happens when a ligament is stretched beyond its range of extensibility. The MCL is sprained when a...
