Question 1

have patellofemoral syndrome. rather than wearing brace on both knees when running where can i learn how to properly use athletic tape for knees?

Accepted Answer

Look up pics: of athletic strapping on the net. The idea is to compress the area just medial to the knee cap to keep it from sliding sideways toward the middle. Use Tr. of Benzoin on your skin if you are repeated taping and removing.

Question 2

i hyperextend my knee. i have ice on it and i've wrapped it. what else should i do?

Accepted Answer

Hyperextension: Rest , ice and time ! Good Luck

Question 3

the most common athletic injuries to the knees involve which part of the knees?

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Many: The knee is commonly injured because it is a weight bearing, planting and pivoting joint subject to many forces. The most common is the leg planted and the knees goes inward stressing the inside of the knee. You can do anything from spraining the mcl, tearing the meniscus to tearing the acl.  A "pop", pain and immediate swelling usually signifies a significant injury. Ice, wrap, elevate-see doctor.

Question 4

i fell and hurt my knee. it was swelling and it hurt so i put it up, wrapped it in a tensor bandage and iced it. should i wear the tensor to bed?

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Knee pain: No i would not recommend wearing it to bed. Hey constrictive wrap around the leg while in mobile such as during sleep could promote blood clots. Keep the leg elevated while laying down should minimize the swelling. If your symptoms do not improve after 3 to 4 days then you should have your knee examined by a physician.

Question 5

i'm having bad knee pain. would wrapping it with an ace bandage work or something more serious. my knee pain is: feels like its gonna give out; pain?

Accepted Answer

Start with RICE: I'm sorry to hear of your discomfort. Did you injury your knee? Regardless, i recommend you  start with rice, and the "c" can be accomplished with the ace bandage you mentioned. With the sensation that your knee is going to "give out" you should plan to see an orthopedist, especially if it does not get better soon. You may need bracing, an injection, pt, or surgery depending on severity of injury.

Question 6

i have a swollen knee, how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

Accepted Answer

See details: The best thing you can do is have the knee evaluated to determine the cause of the swelling and the best treatment for it.

Question 7

can you tell me how swollen knee how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

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See details: It depends on the cause of the swelling. Have the knee evaluated, preferably by an orthopedist.

Question 8

how do i get rid of fat on the inside of my knees. will wrapping cling film around them help..

Accepted Answer

No - it won't.: You can not spot lose fat naturally. The cling wrap will have  no lasting effect. Take care.

Question 9

can venous insufficiency (without sores) below the knee cause it to feel like something is wrapping around the leg?

Accepted Answer

Venous insufficiency: I gather you mean that something is tightly wrapped around your leg.  If so, I would gather your leg is pretty swollen at this time.  If this is also true, then you should try elevating your leg to bring the swelling down and look into compression hoses.  If you don't do so, you might not have sores for now, in due time, you will develop them.

Question 10

so due to this knee pain i'm having i wrapped my knee but the pain is still there i can't sleep @ night i have no injury just chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

On and On and On.: What you have, is an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition. These conditions typically go on for an extended period of time, never completely resolving.
A better option would be having it evaluated by an orthopedic specialist. Find the cause of your pain and the best options for resolving it.

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Have patellofemoral syndrome. rather than wearing brace on both knees when running where can i learn how to properly use athletic tape for knees?

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I hyperextend my knee. i have ice on it and i've wrapped it. what else should i do?

A member asked:

The most common athletic injuries to the knees involve which part of the knees?

A member asked:

I fell and hurt my knee. it was swelling and it hurt so i put it up, wrapped it in a tensor bandage and iced it. should i wear the tensor to bed?

A member asked:

I'm having bad knee pain. would wrapping it with an ace bandage work or something more serious. my knee pain is: feels like its gonna give out; pain?

A member asked:

I have a swollen knee, how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how swollen knee how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

A member asked:

How do i get rid of fat on the inside of my knees. will wrapping cling film around them help..

A member asked:

Can venous insufficiency (without sores) below the knee cause it to feel like something is wrapping around the leg?

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So due to this knee pain i'm having i wrapped my knee but the pain is still there i can't sleep @ night i have no injury just chronic pain?

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