Why does my knee hurt when I fold my legs?
Knee pain in this position could be because of OA knee, Muscle imbalance of knee and hip muscles, knee mensical tear. Before starting any treatment a complete examination of knee should be done. You should start doing some strengthening exercises for gluteus and quadriceps muscles.Before you start exercises, its always best to visit physiotherapist so, that they can check muscles around the knee and explain the exercises according to your conditions. In cases you need muscle releases and mobilization physical therapist can help you with that.At Aktivhealth, we do the through functional assessment of knee and make sure you get better in no time with various treatment option like dry needling, myofascial releases and strength training.For help, call our experts today at 011–47307700 or visit our website Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Advanced Physiotherapy Clinic in Delhi Gurgaon and Noida – orthopedic, sports medicine, neurology, geriatric care, women wellness
My knee has a problem with its cartilage under the knee cap. It comes out of place and gets stuck...?
This happened last night and I managed to get it straight and it "popped" back in after a couple of hours. The ortho doctors say it is my cartilage under my knee cap but it doesn't hurt there. It is my right leg and it hurts on the outside part toward the middle but on the underside. Does anyone else relate to this?
Dislocated knee cap, hurts, can't walk very well?
I experienced the same problem when I was around 11-14 during the main years of my growing. My knee would always dislocate if i turned my leg the wrong way or move quickly, and it was VERY painful I would often be on crutches for at least week each time and unfortunately this stopped me from doing lots of different activities mostly sport during school. I went to a physio and they simply told me that I had to strengthen the muscles around my knee and in my thigh as it wasn't holding the knee cap in as it should. They gave me a variety of exercises to do and they used a TENS machine (http://shop.bupa.co.uk/tens_machines/digistim_multi_stimulation_tens_machine-c1816p2256.html) on particular parts of my leg to help stimulate the muscle that needed to be made stronger. I would not recommend buying one of these yourself to use as they do have to be placed on specific parts of the muscle, it is best to go see someone who is trained. Even since this though touch wood I haven't had any problems.
Where should tall boots end on the leg, under knee cap, over knee cap?
I just got tall boots. Obviously I must have short calves- because these end just in the very middle of my kneecap!! Is this okay or should I just return them- they were pricey. A very high end brand, but classic, so they will last for years. Made in Italy and about 15" high, but not as high as my Frye Stitching Horse ones, which rock. So anyone out there know if maybe these new boots are a bad fit for me with the height hitting right in the middle of kneecaps? Does it matter if I am wearing tights and a skirt, or skinny jeans underneath? Thanks....
How badly does being shot in the knee hurt?
"Have you ever been shot in the knee? If so, how bad did it hurt?"Oddly enough, I can answer this question.It was a negligent discharge from the Marine next to me, seconds after I informed him that he should point the barrel of his M16A2 away from me and keep trigger discipline.-"Sorry, ma'am, won’t happen aga..." BLAM!The detonation made everybody jump, even me. When I went to take a steadying step, my leg failed to respond and I fell down; the bullet had passed right through my left knee, shattering my patella and pulling apart the ligaments of the knee joint.To be truthful, at the moment, I was unaware that I'd been shot; the shock was such that I was more concerned with the scrapes on my hand and elbow when I fell. After a minute or so with several US Marines (God bless 'em!) immediately tending to the injury, I started feeling what I can only describe as a "hollow burning" coming from the whole leg... except the foot, which felt cold... not numb, just cold, like when you put on leather shoes with no socks.As I was being loaded into the ambulance, the pain evolved; you know how it is when you are sitting in a very uncomfortable position for a long time — without your legs getting numb? You want to desperately straighten your leg, but you can't. Well, it was just like that; it felt like my leg was being bent backwards to the point where it would break if any more pressure is applied, but I could see clearly that my leg was straight.After that... Well, military-grade painkillers are pretty darn good.Recovery was one cast-iron bitch; I needed three surgeries and years of therapy, got a replacement knee (which is a ton of fun every time I have to go through a metal detector), and one leg nearly two inches shorter than the other. My weather-detecting knee rivals NOAA's predictions, and I get to use canes as fashion accessories for the rest of my life.Needless to say, that was the end of my military career.Update:For those wondering, the Marine in question was not discharged; he got a permanent mark on his record, underwent corrective training, then went on to serve honorably in the first Desert Storm, receiving an honorable discharge soon after, meaning that after the incident, he was an exemplary Marine.Also, for the record, I was in the US Navy at the time, not the USMC.
Extreme pain my left knee cap?
More than likely you have patella femoral syndrome, it is the most common cause of anterior(front) knee pain. Patella femoral syndrome is caused by an imbalance in your quadriceps(muscles in your thigh) two of the muscles in your thigh work together to pull your patella(knee cap) up a groove in your femur(thigh bone), but sometimes one will start pulling more than the other and grind your patella into your femur. Symptoms include pain located on the sides of the kneecap, discomfort under the patella, sometimes mild swelling and occasional popping of the knee. Running, sprinting, jumping, going up and down stairs, and squatting are all things that can increase patella femoral pain. Anyway it is know by many names: runner's knee, jumper's knee, swimmer's knee, etc. I have a way to get rid of it, and it doesn't involve surgery or taking medicine just dedication on your part. If it turns out that this is what is wrong and it continues to bother you just leave a comment at the bottom of your question or email me and I will give you the instructions.
My scab on my left leg under my kneecap looks bad?
pour pure vodka over it. none of the smirnoff ice stuff. then wrap it with a dressing and bandage
Why do your knees hurt when you sit for a long time?
It's called "Movie goers knee". (Also known as Patello-femoral pain syndrome.)There is general diffuse pain around the front part of your knee. Your knee cap sits in a specific groove in front of your knee joint.If your knee cap is not positioned correctly in this groove, it will rub against the bone behind it. This will cause friction between the 2 bony surfaces is what causes your knee to hurt.This friction is amplified especially when you sit for a long period of time. (driving, watching a movie, sitting at work etc).How to fix it:1. Avoid prolonged sitting:Try to get up every 30-60 minutes. This step alone may prevent the pain.2. Stretch out your quadriceps muscle:Tight quads will pull the knee cap closer to the bone behind it.Hold for at least 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times a day.Make sure you feel the stretch along the front of your thigh.3. Foam roll your ITB (side thigh):Tight muscles can pull your knee cap out of the optimal alignment and cause more friction and rubbing of the bones.Assume position as above. Apply your body weight over the foam roll.Gently roll up/down the side of your thigh.Do this for 1-2 minute. (it will hurt)4. Decrease the amount bending of the knee whilst sitting:The greater the angle of bend in your knee, the more likely the knee cap will rub against the bone behind it. This can be achieved by placing your foot slightly further way, sitting on a higher chair or making sure you are moving your legs every 20 minutes whilst sitting.Hope this helps!
My knee cap feels loose and is sore?
See your health care provider as soon as possible (orthopedic surgeon), for consultation. Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions--including arthritis, gout and infections--also can cause knee pain. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical therapy and knee braces also can help relieve knee pain. In some cases, however, your knee may require surgical repair. The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: Swelling and stiffness Redness and warmth to the touch Weakness or instability Popping or crunching noises "Locking," or inability to fully straighten the knee Chondromalacia patella is abnormal softening of the cartilage of the under the kneecap (patella). Chondromalacia patella is the most common cause of chronic knee pain. Chondromalacia patella results from degeneration of cartilage due to poor alignment of the kneecap as it slides over the lower end of the thigh bone (femur). This process is, therefore, sometimes referred to as patellofemoral syndrome. I hope this helps you. And good luck.