5 tips to prevent knee pain

What is knee pain?

Knee pain is a special problem for athletes -- over half of all athletes endure it every year. Some of the most common reasons for knee pain are swollen or torn ligaments, meniscus (cartilage) tears, and runner's knee.

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What are knee pain symptoms and signs?

The location of the knee pain can vary depending on which structure is involved. With infection, the whole knee might be swollen and painful, while a torn meniscus or fracture of a bone gives symptoms only in one specific location.The severity of the pain can vary, from a minor ache to a severe and disabling pain.Some of the other findings that accompany knee pain are difficulty walking due to instability of the

knee, locking of the knee (unable to bend the

knee), redness and swelling, inability to extend the knee.

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What is the treatment for knee pain?

Treatments for knee pain are as varied as the conditions that can cause the pain.

Medications

Medications might be prescribed to treat an underlying medical condition or for pain relief.

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Physical therapy

Sometimes strengthening the muscles around the knee will make it more stable and help guarantee the best mechanical movements. This can help avoid injuries or further worsening of an injury.

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Surgery

Knee operations range from arthroscopic knee surgery to total knee replacement. Arthroscopic knee surgery is a very common surgical procedure that allows the physician look inside your knee through a few small holes and a fiberoptic camera. The surgeon can repair many of the injuries and remove small pieces of loose bones or cartilage.

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5 tips to prevent knee pain

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1.Stay slim

Staying slim reduces the forces placed on the knee during both athletics and everyday walking and, according to some medical research, may reduce osteoarthritis.

Keeping your weight down may also reduce the number of ligament and tendon injuries for similar reasons.

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2. Exercise wisely

If you have chronic knee pain, consider swimming or water exercises.

In water, the force of buoyancy supports some of our weight so our knees do not have to.

If you don't have access to a pool or do not enjoy water activities, at least try to limit hard pounding and twisting activities such as basketball, tennis, or jogging.

You may find that your aching knees will act up if you play basketball or tennis every day but will not if you limit your pounding sports to twice a week.

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3. Wear sensible shoes with a good fit

It will help you to maintain proper leg alignment and balance, ultimately preventing knee injuries.

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4. Protect the knee

Wearing proper protection for the activity at hand can help avoid knee injuries.

When playing volleyball or when laying carpet, protecting your knees may include knee pads.

When driving, knee protection may include wearing a seat belt to avoid the knee-versus-dashboard injuries as well as injuries to other parts of your body.

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5. Do low-impact exercise.

At the gym, opt for a rowing machine or a cross-country skiing machine. Both offer a strong workout with low impact to your knees.

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