Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI) Persistent weakness in the quadriceps muscles and limited knee extension following knee injuries/surgeries stem from distinct changes in neural excitability; a phenomenon referred to as arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Comprehension of the pathophysiology underlying AMI is essential to the physical therapist as it serves as a compass for therapeutic interventions. Several […]

    A Baker’s cyst (also known as popliteal cyst) is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the popliteal fossa, which is located on the posterior aspect of the knee.  It was named after Dr. William Morrant Baker, the 19th century surgeon who first described it.     A Baker’s cyst can develop when there […]

Has your child been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter Disease?  Are they having pain and/or inability to participate in sports or recreation?  We can help! What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is a common cause of knee pain seen in growing adolescents.  The term “disease” is misleading since this is not truly a “disease” but rather […]

Knee osteoarthritis is an extremely common disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact. In knee osteoarthritis, this cartilage becomes stiff and loses its elasticity, which […]

WHAT IS PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (PFPS)? PFPS is a term used for pain in and around the patella (kneecap). “Patellofemoral pain syndrome” is an umbrella term encompassing a number of conditions, making it inappropriate and useless to offer generic “treatment options for PFPS.”  It is important to seek medical advice to determine as specific a […]

The Meniscus Anatomy The knee is a hinged joint made up of your thigh bone (femur) and your shin bone (tibia). The ends of the bones are covered with a smooth surface called articular cartilage (Fig 1). When this surface cartilage wears out it is called arthritis. Fig 1 The meniscus is a C shaped […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are quite common in sports, but what happens after the injury? A majority of ACL injuries occur without contact from another player, but rather with cutting or pivoting activity.  While this type of injury can be devastating, the good news is we have seen patients come back to that same […]

Have your knees been through a lot?  Overuse, surgeries, injections, injuries and more?  Have you had knee pain over months or years? Confused on where to start with your knee pain?  Even if you have you tried physical therapy?  Even if you have not had success without other interventions or physical therapy, give us a […]