knee pain Tag

May 2, 2011 In Fitness, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Knee Pain: What Could Be Wrong and How to Treat it

If you suffer from chronic knee pain or knee joint instability, this practical guide can help you understand what structures may be injured, and how your condition can be treated. Your first visit will involve a discussion of your current and past medical history, as well as an orthopedic exam of the injured area and any surrounding areas that may be contributing.  For example, knee pain may be related to a problem within the ankle or the arch of the foot, so both areas are always looked at. When the knee is assessed, I will examine the location of the pain, when...

April 15, 2011 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

IT Band Syndrome: Solutions for Lateral Knee Pain

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (or IT Band Syndrome for short) is a common overuse issue that is related to lateral (outside) knee pain.  The pain often felt is a sharp pain located slightly above the knee joint and along the outside of it.  This will occur with long distance runners more than sprinters.  It is also common with military recruits, soccer players, skiers, cyclists, tennis players and adolescents going through a growth spurt. Without getting too scientific, the following is a breakdown of what is happening. When you repeatedly flex and extend your knee (think running or cycling), your IT Band will...