Knee Pain Health Feed

The rice method
rice stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Rest. Avoid putting weight on the painful knee.
Ice. Use cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Do not apply ice directly on skin.
Compression. To prevent additional swelling, lightly wrap the knee in an elastic bandage, leaving a hole in the area of the kneecap. Make sure that the bandage fits snugly and does not cause additional pain.
Elevation. As often as possible, rest with your kne...more

We do not prescribe medicines as we are physiotherapists if you want we can give you suggestions to address your knee pain. Knee pain
this is a general knee pain and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, it looks like you are is important to check that.
Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having body pain though there may not be any patho...more

You may still be experiencing some residual issues related to your meniscus tear, even though you have recovered from the initial injury. The specific symptoms you described, such as pain when bending the knee while sitting and needing to tighten your calf to feel the pain, suggest that there may be ongoing irritation or inflammation in the knee joint.
One possibility is that you could be experiencing a condition called "meniscal irritation" or "meniscal impingement. This occurs when the tor...more

Here are some general dietary tips that may be beneficial:
maintain a balanced diet: focus on consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (like poultry, fish, tofu, legumes), and healthy fats (such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil).
Stay hydrated: drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your joints lubricated and to help with weight loss.
Control portion sizes: be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overeating, whi...more

Ice therapy would definitely help to reduce the inflammation. We also advise you to use knee cap which would help to prevent the knee from damaging further and also to maintain the quadriceps muscle tone. Stiffness might have developed due to weakness of the ligaments &inflammed cartilage. Specific knee exercises will also help ie. Keeping ball underneath the knee and keep pressing it. That's the simple exercise which will help you to strengthen the knee. You need to consume good protein and iro...more

Hi. Start knee isometric exercise and ROM exercise of Knee. Use cold pack over there. If possible go for Physiotherapy treatment at your nearest Physiotherapy centre. Thank you.

Often, crepitus is harmless. It happens when air seeps into the soft tissues around the joint (such as the kneecap). When you bend the joint, the air bubbles burst, and you hear a bone cracking sound. While most crepitus is harmless, some forms of crepitus signal a problem.

Diabetes and knee replacement: diabetes can increase the risk of complications during surgery, including knee replacement surgery. However, many people with well-controlled diabetes can undergo knee replacement surgery safely. It's essential for your mother to discuss her diabetes management with her healthcare provider and the orthopedic surgeon who will perform the knee replacement. They will assess her overall health and determine if she is a suitable candidate for surgery. Close monitoring o...more

It sounds like you may be experiencing knee pain due to overuse, possibly exacerbated by a hereditary predisposition to knee issues. Here are some steps you can take to manage your knee pain and improve your symptoms:
rest and ice: give your knees adequate rest to allow them to recover from overuse. Apply ice packs to the affected area for 15-20 minutes several times a day to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
Elevate: when resting, elevate your legs to reduce swelling and promote c...more

Take calcium supplements, do knee strengthening exercises, avoid prolonged sitting on floor by folding the legs.
If there is any pain do hot compresison twice a day.