Ever heard a popping sound followed by intense knee pain, or felt your knee grinding with every step? These are signs not to ignore. The knees are among the most overused joints in the human body. According to research, 40% of individuals over the age of 70 in Singapore suffer from knee osteoarthritis (Understanding […]
Category Archives: Knees
Growing old is a fact of life, but how we prepare for it makes a difference. Chronic knee pain—particularly due to osteoarthritis—is one of the most prevalent issues affecting the elderly in Singapore. According to the 2016 Well-being of the Singapore Elderly study by the National Healthcare Group, 1 in 5 seniors experience chronic knee […]
Geriatric Joint Pain & Knee Care Growing old is a fact of life, and no one is excluded from this journey. We have a choice, however, to see it travel well by preparing for its challenges. Chronic knee pain is one of the more common challenge that an individual has to face. One such […]
Understanding Knee Pain Knee pain is prevalent in the world today. In fact, according to an article on the World Health Organization (WHO) website.I quote: “With a prevalence of 365 million, the knee is the most frequently affected joint, followed by the hip and the hand.”. Therefore it is important for us to understand more […]
Fitness, Knees, Pain, Pain Management
Runner’s Knee Causes, Symptoms, Precautions and Therapy Programs
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Runner’s Knee affects everybody, it is not exclusive to any age group, working class or ethnic background. People young and old get them for a variety of reasons. These reasons include how active or inactive a person is, a person’s skeletal structure and their muscle balance. This article will help identify possible causes to help […]