I can still vividly remember my first serious injury. I was leading a Muay Thai class in some sprints at a local park, when I hit some uneven ground and felt something weird happen to my knee. Little did I ... Continue Reading
3 Yoga Poses to Strengthen the Hamstrings and Protect the Knees
This week, one of my students told me she had knee pain after running. A coach advised her to keep her glutes engaged during lifting to abate knee pain. I like this advice alright, as it generally will ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Bauerfeind GenuTrain Soft Knee Brace
When you get injured participating in a sport you love, the time away from training is worse than the pain. I’m half the size of some of my training partners in Brazilian jiu jitsu so I sometimes feel a ... Continue Reading
A Doctor’s Tips for Knee Surgery Recovery
As with most uncommon occurrences in life, they tend to come in multiple numbers. To the misfortune of a few of my newer patients lately, knee surgery seems to be the topic of discussion at my office. From ... Continue Reading
Patellar Straps: Are They Effective for Knee Issues?
You have to admit the knee joint experiences a variety of forces and actions in sports competition and training. Similar to the shoulder joint, the knees are vulnerable to wear, tear, and thus injury, ... Continue Reading
