Knee pain is incredibly common, affecting around 19% of people in the UK at any given time [1]. It can affect your mood and impact your ability to work, exercise, get around and take part in your daily activities. If your knee hurts when you bend and straighten it, this article’s for you. We’ll discuss…
Your medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the ligaments that stabilises your knee and keeps your shin bone (tibia) in the right place. If this ligament is stretched or torn but still intact, it’s known as an MCL sprain. If you’ve sprained your MCL, you may experience symptoms like pain, weakness and instability in…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition that causes symptoms ranging from mild to severe. RA has 4 distinct stages and is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time if left untreated [1]. What are the 4 stages of rheumatoid arthritis? Here, we’ll explore each stage in detail and provide insights into how RA is…
Having a knee replacement is a big step towards regaining mobility, confidence and a pain-free life. But the journey doesn’t end once you’ve had the surgery – post-operative recovery is a big part of knee replacement surgery and there are some key steps to follow. If you or a loved one has an upcoming knee…
