by kneerehabpros | Jul 14, 2023 | Meniscus Tear
This 2014 review published by The National Library of Medicine states that most meniscus tears in adults can be treated with a physical therapy program, but even if they do require surgery at some point they have the same outcomes as though they were treated with...
by kneerehabpros | Jul 14, 2023 | Patellofemoral Pain
This 2016 consensus statement published by BMJ Journals has the top 2 recommendations as: Exercise therapy is recommended to reduce pain in the short, medium and long term, and improve function in the medium and long term. Combining hip and knee exercises is...
by kneerehabpros | Jul 14, 2023 | Patellofemoral Pain
This review of 31 studies from 2015 found that there is consistent evidence that exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain reduces pain and improves function in the long term. Originally published by The National Library of Medicine. Abstract...
by kneerehabpros | Jul 14, 2023 | Patellofemoral Pain
The National Library of Medicine published this 2017 review stating that hip and knee strengthening is effective in decreasing pain and improving activity in people with patellofemoral pain. Abstract Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Background The...
by kneerehabpros | Jul 14, 2023 | Patellofemoral Pain
This 2015 review published by The National Library of Medicine reports that balance, stretching, and strengthening are the programs that are most effective in relieving patellofemoral pain and improving function. Abstract [Purpose] The aim of this study was to analyze...