Written by Ryan Poplaski, MPT — Owner, Bodywise Physical Therapy & Wellness | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Mild stiffness is common — persistent pain is not. Joint pain that lasts more than 2–3 weeks, wakes you at night, or limits what you can do is a signal worth listening to. Imaging findings do not equal pain. Wear, …
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Knee Surgery? And Other Questions
Knee Surgery Questions? We Have Answers. Updated: How long does it take to recover from knee surgery? Recovery from knee surgery will depend on your age, health, the type of surgery, and the care you receive afterward. Typically, physical therapy will take 4-6 weeks, followed by a few months of home or gym-based exercises. The longer you continue your program, …
4 Most Common Causes of Knee Pain
4 Causes of Knee Pain Knee pain is one of the most common things we see as a physical therapist. Fortunately, a physical therapist can help determine what causes the pain and can help decrease the pain and return someone to activity. Although there are many different types of knee pain, these four are the most common. Arthritis Meniscus Injuries …
Knee Pain Relief
The following is the forward to the mini-book 3 Steps To Overcome Knee Pain By Ryan Poplaski, MPT “It’s part of life to have obstacles. It’s about overcoming obstacles; that’s the key to happiness.” -Herbie Hancock Overcoming knee pain can be challenging. As I write this, the professional golfer Tiger Woods is participating in his first professional golf tournament since …
