Dr. Strudwick, Dr. Isono, and Dr. Henry discuss common sports injuries on the Oakland Raider Pre-Game show on KSFO.

Dr. Strudwick and Dr. Isono discuss cartilage replacement techniques on a recent episode of American Health Front.

Do you have a pain around and sometimes behind the kneecap? These symptoms characterize runner’s knee, which is often caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Other less common causes are acute trauma, such as a fracture or degenerative condition like arthritis.

Lack of flexibility not only slows athletic progress but also can lead to injury. This can derail even the most well-thought-out fitness routine. When you were a baby, you were so flexible that you could probably put your head in between your knees.

If you are like 22 million other Americans, you have degenerative knee arthritis, a.k.a. osteoarthritis or DJD. This is characterized by cartilage loss, bony overgrowth and extra joint fluid.

Eight conservative treatment options should be considered and discussed with your surgeon before considering surgery for a knee injury:

1. Physical Activity/Exercise: Exercise that improves muscle strength, balance and joint range of motion is often effective in relieving pain.

Baby Boomers, the legendary generation born between 1946 and 1964, challenge the traditional view of aging. While past generations have accepted aging passively, Boomers approach it actively, pursuing personal fitness and sports as diligently as they did when in their twenties.

What is the Meniscus?

The knee is made up of four major bones: the femur (thigh bone), tibia and fibula (shin bones), and patella (knee cap). Inside the knee joint there are two C-shaped, wedge-like cushions of cartilage called the menisci.