Category: Injuries

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Injuries

Neuromuscular Conditions and Their Treatments

Neuromuscular conditions can have a significant impact on daily life, causing symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, impaired coordination, and pain. Understanding the nature of these conditions and the available treatment options is essential for individuals affected by them. In this article, we’ll delve into neuromuscular conditions, their symptoms, diagnostic process, and various treatment modalities. What Are Neuromuscular Conditions? Neuromuscular ...
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How to Avoid Bone on Bone Pain

Bone-on-bone pain, often associated with conditions like osteoarthritis and joint degeneration, can significantly negatively impact one’s quality of life, making simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs more difficult and painful. However, there are proactive steps one can take to prevent or minimize bone-on-bone pain and maintain healthy joints. In this article, we’ll explore strategies for avoiding bone-on-bone pain and ...
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How to Aid Post-Operative Recovery for Knee Surgery

Knee surgery, whether a minor procedure or a major operation, requires patients to follow a careful post-operative care regimen to ensure a successful recovery. At Icarus Medical, we understand the importance of properly supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. In this article, we’ll discuss the essential tips and strategies for ensuring your recovery from knee surgery is smooth and as ...
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How to Treat Quadricep Weakness

The quadriceps, located on the front of the thigh, are critical muscles that are used for various daily actions such as walking, running, standing, and climbing. However, when these muscles weaken, it can lead to significant limitations in overall mobility and function. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the causes, symptoms, and effective treatment strategies of quadricep weakness to ...
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Why Should You Get a Patellofemoral Knee Brace?

If you suffer from patellofemoral syndrome, also known as runner’s knee, you know how debilitating it can be. This condition causes pain and discomfort in the front of the knee, making it difficult to participate in physical activities. Fortunately, there are solutions to help alleviate the pain and discomfort, such as using a patellofemoral knee brace. In this article, we ...
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How to Treat a Knee Injury from Falling

Knee injuries from falling can range from minor strains and bruises to more severe damage like dislocations, ligament injuries, and fractures. The severity of any knee injury depends on a range of different determinants; the force of the fall, the angle of impact, and other factors – such as age and overall health. Common Knee Injuries from Falling Some common ...
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What Are the Most Common Knee Injuries?

From the young and athletic to the older and less active, knee injuries spare no one. Knee injuries can stem from a myriad of issues, often causing not just discomfort but also impeding daily activities and life. However, there’s still a silver lining; most knee injuries can be effectively managed and treated, whether it’s at home for more minor cases ...
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Injuries

How to Test for a Knee Ligament Injury

Knee ligaments are bands of tissue that keep your knee joints stable. They connect your thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), supporting those bones against excessive movement and rotation. The knee contains four major ligaments, which are the: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Together, all of these ...
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Injuries

The Best Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Injuries

The knee: the hinge that keeps us moving, but also the joint that holds us back. Discover the latest solutions to alleviate knee pain and keep you doing the things you love.   The knee is an engineering wonder. However, in addition to being one of the most complex joints in the human body, it is also one of the most ...
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What Is Runner’s Knee?

There’s general knee pain, and then there’s runner’s knee, and both aren’t fun. Many athletes and recreational runners will experience some type of knee pain in their lives, the severity of which will vary. However, in today’s fast-paced world, it is essential to know the differences between the two to effectively diagnose runner’s knee, treat your symptoms or prevent it ...
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