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Runner's Knee: Understanding Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
Patellofemoral pain (PFP), commonly referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or runner’s knee, is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain in both athletic and general populations. Symptoms are typically experienced around or behind the patella and are aggravated by activities that load the patellofemoral joint, including running, squatting, stair climbing, jumping, and prolonged sitting. Patellofemoral pain is best understood as a multifactorial condition rather than
Dr. Brian Abelson
22 minutes ago18 min read


Knee Ligament Injuries: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL
Knee ligament injuries can range from a mild sprain to a complete tear and may affect athletes as well as people injured during work, recreation, falls, or everyday activities. Depending on the ligament involved and the severity of the injury, symptoms can include pain, swelling, reduced movement, instability, or difficulty trusting the knee during activity. A careful diagnosis is an important first step. This usually begins with the history of the injury and a thorough clini
Dr. Brian Abelson
18 hours ago15 min read


Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy): From Pain to Performance
Jumper's Knee, more accurately known as patellar tendinopathy, is a common source of anterior knee pain in athletes and active individuals, particularly those involved in sports requiring repeated jumping, landing, acceleration, and rapid changes of direction. Basketball and volleyball are classic examples, but patellar tendinopathy can affect anyone whose activities repeatedly place high demands on the knee extensor mechanism. Patellar tendinopathy is best understood as a lo
Dr. Brian Abelson
1 day ago16 min read


Self-Care for Knee Pain: Acupressure & Fascial Manipulation
When patients ask how they can speed up recovery from knee pain, reduce inflammation, and ease discomfort, my answer is often, “Yes, there’s more you can do!” Beyond the treatments and exercises we recommend, I frequently incorporate two highly effective approaches: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Fascial Manipulation. Through TCM, we tap into centuries of knowledge using specific acupuncture points such as GB 34 (Yanglingquan), SP 10 (Xuehai), LV 8 (Ququan), and ST 44
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 8, 202410 min read
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