The menisci are located between the articular surfaces of the upper and lower leg bones. These crescent shaped cartilage discs act to balance your upper and lower leg bones together. By bearing part of the weight load, the act to evenly distribute pressure, stabilising the joint in active movement. If there’s pain when stretching and bending, or if the joint is swollen...

When there’s swelling and restriction in your knee, it’s an indication that fluid has built up in the knee joint. This is most often due to effusion of the knee joint, usually caused by injuries like a torn ligament or dislocated kneecap. There are plenty of other issues that can cause this swelling, but if appropriately treated, the knee can make...

Whether it’s pain walking up and down the stairs, a wobbly feeling in the knees or your joints tend to buckle, it’s more than likely you’ve got knee instability. You’re not alone, with one in four adults affected. By combining bracing and supports with targeted therapy, you can get stability back and be confident in every step again. What is knee...

Jumper’s Knee: Pain in the Lower Knee Part Pain in the knee at the lower part of the front is sometimes brought on by jumping or sudden start/stop motions and changes in direction and can be due to an irritation of the patellar tendon, known as patellar tendinitis or jumper’s knee. Overloading of the quadriceps or patellar tendon can cause...

Knee Joint Pain: Causes Chronic Cases of Knee Pain The knee joint is one of the largest and most crucial joints in our body. It is a complex structure that facilitates our daily movements, including bending and walking. Knee joint pain can arise from a variety of causes and is critical to address in the initial stages. Pain can severely...

Unhappy Triad: 3 Combination of Partial Injuries The knee joint is a complex structure made of cartilage, bones and ligaments. It connects the femur bone to the tibia and fibula bones, allowing for complex movements like walking, jumping and running. Abnormal twisting motions beyond the knee’s natural limits can result in trauma to three crucial parts of the knee joint,...

Knee Osteoarthritis: Arthritis of the Knee Joint What is Knee Osteoarthritis? The knee joint is a complex structure consisting of bone, ligaments and cartilage. It facilitates movement and allows us to walk, run and jump. Long term wear and tear of the joint leads to the development of knee osteoarthritis.  Knee Osteoarthritis refers to the condition where there is inflammation due to...

Irritation in the Patellar Tendon: Causes Damage to Tendon What causes irritation and damage to the patellar tendon? The patella, also called the kneecap, is the convex bone which sits in front of the knee joint. The patellar tendon connects the patella bone to the tibia. It facilitates movement and allows us to perform daily movements like walking, jumping and...