by Pain & Performance Team | Sep 11, 2024 | Foot
“I decided I don’t want this to define me, I’m much more than my knee.” – Unknown Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are other forms of arthritis, OA is far more...
by Pain & Performance Team | Nov 8, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don’t. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” ~ Terry Fox The knee is a pivotal joint that withstands significant stress and movement in our daily lives....
by Pain & Performance Team | Jun 24, 2021 | knee pain
“Walking takes longer, for example, than any other known form of locomotion except crawling. Thus it stretches time and prolongs life.” – Edward Abbey Unfortunately, if you’re suffering from chronic knee pain, walking may even be slower for you than most. And...
by Pain & Performance Team | May 14, 2021 | knee pain
“A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.” —Paul D. White For some it’s simply time and wear. For others, it’s overuse or acute trauma such as an injury. Regardless of the...