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Water on the knee is when fluid collects around and inside the knee joint, causing pain and swelling. Also known as knee effusion or fluid on the knee, it can occur whenever there’s damage to the joint due to injury or underlying disease, such as arthritis.This article explores the common causes and treatments of water […]

If you have pain in your rotator cuff, it may help to do shoulder strengthening exercises at home.The muscles that make up your rotator cuff can be prone to inflammation and tears if you do the same overhead motions too often.1 Making sure these muscles are strong enough is aAn important way to reduce tears […]

According to one study, iliotibial band syndrome is one of the most common injuries in runners presenting with lateral knee pain, with an incidence estimated between 5% and 14%. The first warning sign of injury usually is pain on the outside of your knee, at the hip or down the side of your leg. You […]

Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common yet severe knee injury. Most people who experience a torn ACL recover in 3–12 months, depending on injury severity and goals for rehabilitation. The knee comprises three bones—the femur or thighbone, the tibia or shinbone, and the patella or kneecap. Tendons join muscles to these […]

Clavicle fractures, or broken collarbones, are typically treated without surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when surgical repair is done. There are reasons for either treatment approach. Most fractures of the clavicle heal well with rest and a sling, but specific features about the […]

Knee pain can result from many conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and sprains. These conditions can range in severity from a minor annoyance to disabling pain. Here are the best anti-inflammatory medications to help you obtain relief. Anti-inflammatory medications inhibit specific enzymes in the body to help reduce the production of molecules that produce inflammation. These […]

We often hear about pro athletes with ACL injuries. But non-athletes suffer these knee injuries, too, as a young mother from Ambler, Pa., shared with 6abc. Surgery is usually a must for athletes, who need to do cutting and pivoting moves. But non-athletes may not need it. They may just do mostly straight line activities […]

Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity, including sleep, difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. He says frozen shoulder happens when the lining that goes around the shoulder joint gets inflamed, possibly the result of […]

There’s nothing fun about that stabbing pain outside your knee caused by iliotibial band syndrome. The good news though? Doing IT band stretches and strengthening exercises can provide much-needed relief. Iliotibial band syndrome (or IT band syndrome for short) is a painful condition commonly caused by running, physical therapist Brando Lakes, DPT, cofounder of Kinesadelic […]

Shoulder arthritis refers to damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. It usually results from wear and tear on cartilage due to aging or injury, such as a fracture. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain in the joints. According to the Arthritis Foundation, it affects approximately 60 million adults and 300,000 children in […]