What is a Baker's Cyst of the Knee?

A Baker's cyst (aka popliteal cyst) is a fluid filled herniation of the capsule surrounding the knee joint. These cysts are found in the back of the knee and vary in size. They can fluctuate in size and can be associated with injuries inside the knee, such as a meniscal tear. The treatment can range from simple clinical observation to arthroscopic procedures to address the pathology within the knee...

Patellofemoral Pain... A Common Source of Knee Pain...

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is commonly seen in physically active individuals and may account for 25–40% of all knee problems seen in a sports injury clinic. Patellofemoral-related problems occur more frequently in women than in men. PFP is characterised by diffuse pain over the anterior aspect of the knee and is aggravated by activities that increase patellofemoral joint (PFJ) compressive forces, such as squatting, ascending and descending stairs and prolonged sitting, as well as repetitive activities such as running. One easy way to help relieve PFP pain is to stretch the hamstring muscles...

Subacromial Impingement...A Common Cause of Shoulder Pain...

Some have estimated that 1 in 3 adults will deal with shoulder pain at some point...

Subacromail impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most frequent cause of shoulder pain in adults. SIS often manifests as pain during forward elevation of the arm, which often results in the soft tissue of the shoulder getting pinched in between surrounding bony structures. SIS is typically treated initially with physical therapy and sometimes injection therapy.