What exactly is your Knee?

The knee is comprised of five key components:

Bones. The patella, femur, the tibia and fibula
Cartilage. The medial and lateral meniscus
Ligaments. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments (found on the outside of the knee.) The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments.
Tendons. These are an extension of the quadricep muscle and attach to the patella.
Muscles. The quadriceps contracting straightens the knee. The hamstrings contracting bends the knee.

In addition to this there are fat pads, bursa, nerve and blood supply. There is definitely a lot going on.

Knee Injury Categories

Types of Knee Injury

Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

Patella Tracking Issues

What can you do to keep the injury at bay?

There are some really simple things you can do to keep your knee injury at bay.

This includes preventative as well as proactive measures.

Use a foam roller. Get onto it and roll out your quads, glutes and hamstrings
Stretch. Be sure to stretch as a cool down at the end of your workout not as a warm up. Leave dynamic stretching and drills as a warm up.
Use ice. If you're knees are sore after training be sure to whack out the ice pack. This will help settle down any inflammation. Alternate between icing the front and the back of your knee.
Rest. Know your limits! Sometimes you will need to take a day or two out of your training to help your body heal. You will come back stronger for it.
Get a Massage. All of the tips above are awesome, and foam rolling is a must, however nothing beats a good pair of hands.

Explore related care

Continue with chiropractic therapy, sports chiropractic and remedial massage, or contact Paramount Health for individual guidance.

This article provides general information only and does not replace assessment, diagnosis or advice from a qualified health professional. During pregnancy or when managing an injury, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before changing treatment or activity.

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