Knee Injuries

Whether it’s a dull ache in winter, a sharp pain after running or an old injury flaring up, knee pain can take the shine off your day. To help you get back to the things you love faster and stop worrying about knee pain, we’ve put together the most common knee issues, like arthritis, meniscus issues, ligament problems and more. “Motion is life” isn’t just our motto, it’s the attitude we have when it comes to our braces, treatment and service. So, stay fit, agile and healthy and enjoy our knee dossier!

Illustration of a skeletal knee. The cruciate ligament at the centre of the knee is red and ruptured

Cruciate Ligament Tear

A cruciate ligament injury can be painful and severely restrict a patient’s mobility. It is highly recommended that immediate medical treatment be sought, as such injuries tend to have significant ...

Knee Swelling and Oedema (Effusion)

When there’s swelling and restriction in your knee, it’s an indication that fluid has built up in the knee joint. This is most often due to effusion of the knee joint, usually caused by injuries li...

illustration of the skeletal knee with red circles radiating from the joint, indicating pain

Knee Pain

Knee joint pain can arise from a variety of causes and is critical to address in the initial stages. Pain can severely restrict movement and is often a sign of related underlying complications.

Arthritis In the Knee

Arthritis in the knee, or knee osteoarthritis, is a condition caused by long-term wear and tear of the knee joint cartilage. It affects 20-40% of people over the age of 60 who experience knee pain....

illustration of the skeletal knee with a tear in the crescent shaped meniscus cartilage

Miniscus Tear

If there’s pain when stretching and bending, or if the joint is swollen and hot, it’s likely there’s a tear in the meniscus. As it’s one of the most common causes of knee pain, early treatment can ...

Knee Instability

Whether it’s pain walking up and down the stairs, a wobbly feeling in the knees or your joints tend to buckle, it’s more than likely you’ve got knee instability. You’re not alone, with one in four ...

Illustration of the skeletal knee with a damaged ACL, MCL, and meniscus

Unhappy Triad - ACL, MCL, & Meniscus Damage

This combination of an ACL, MCL, and Meniscus injury is often referred to as the “Unhappy Triad”. A patient suffering from this condition typically has severely restricted movement and experiences ...

illustration of the skeletal knee. There is redness in the cartilage, indicating osteoarthritis pain and degeneration.

Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthosis)

The knee joint is a complex structure consisting of bone, ligaments and cartilage. It facilitates movement and allows us to walk, run and jump. Long-term wear and tear of the joint leads to the dev...

illustration of the skeletal knee. It shows the bony knee joint, the MCL or PCL ligament, and the patellar tendon, which is red to indicate pain.

Pain And Irritation In The Patellar Tendon

The patella, also called the kneecap, is the convex bone in front of the knee joint. The patellar tendon connects the patella to the tibia. The patella facilitates movement and allows us to perform...

Illustration of the skeletal knee There is red throughout the patellar tendon, indicating pain from tendonitis

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's/Runner's Knee)

Overloading of the quadriceps or patellar tendon can cause it to become inflamed at the lower point of the kneecap. Daily activities or occupations that involve keeping the knees bent for extended ...