The Squat Exercise: Best Move for Absurd Leg Strength (Physio Explains)
The squat exercise is an incredible movement for developing powerful and explosive leg muscles. Squat performance is also a useful indicator of leg strength, mobility
Category: Knee
How to Fix Tight Hamstrings (Without Stretching)
Stretching more doesn’t always fix tight hamstrings. Hamstring tightness is often the product of sciatic nerve tension or tight spots from overloading the muscle. And stretching the hamstrings can
Do Tight Hamstrings Cause Back Pain? (Evidence-Based)
Conventional wisdom says tight hamstrings cause back pain. Read most low back pain articles written by non-experts, and you’ll get the distinct impression that tight hamstrings
Tendon Pain 101: A Roadmap for Healthy Tendons
This article is a quick guide to what you need to know to overcome tendon pain and enjoy healthy, pain-free tendons. Tendons 101 Tendons attach muscles
Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Running has a bizarre reputation. On one hand, many people think that running is bad for your knees and hard on the rest of your body. Clients
Knee Osteoarthritis Rehab 101: The 3 Greatest Treatments
Knee osteoarthritis rehab is in high demand because knee arthritis is a massive problem. The average person has a 45% chance of getting painful knee osteoarthritis in
7 Knee Pain Myths You Have Definitely Heard
There are a host of knee pain myths. Most myths reflect the belief that knees are fragile and need to be coddled. But that’s simply
Heat or Ice? (And is RICE Outdated?)
Ice packs and heating pads are top pain relief choices. But do they really work? And which option is better?
Why “Muscles Are Dumb” According to a PT
Muscles are the nervous system’s end-point. The body has muscles like a car has tires. It’s where all the work gets done.
Runner’s Knee Taping for Instant Pain Relief
Learn 2 simple taping techniques to relieve knee pain and train harder