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Dear MendMeShop, I purchased the ultrasound device for tendonitis in my knee and I noticed a decrease in pain in about two weeks. I've had this condition for about ten years and I've tried all types of things, all types of physical therapy and nothing worked. But this device definitely helped. Thank you MendMeShop. Rating:  Jamaal Williams
More Facts About Knees:
Babies are born without knee caps. They appear when the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
The knee is the largest articular joint in the body.
Each knee has two tough, rubbery menisci.
One meniscus sits on the inside of the knee joint and is referred to as the medial meniscus. The other meniscus rests on the outer part and is referred to as the lateral meniscus.
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of knee bursitis.
Therapeutic Ultrasound is a highly effective treatment for knee bursitis.
Runner's knee is not exactly a condition in itself. It sums up a multitude of knee disorders with different causes all centering around the kneecap.
Obesity and improper body alignment are responsible for many knee injuries.
Optimal knee treatment includes avoiding activity, icing the inflammation, gently stretching and warming the area.
Ultrasound can speed ACL, PCL and meniscus recovery significantly. Dear MendMeShop, My experience with Mendmeshop has been great from the beginning. I hurt my knees last August, and at one point I couldn't even walk. I had tried everything from chiropractic treatments to physical therapy to traditional rest, and nothing really seemed to help a whole lot. One thing that made my knee problems worse was the muscles spasms I was having in my legs. Nothing really helped these, and they sometimes would last for days.
So I ordered the Platinum Knee Therapy Kit because I wanted to try the ultrasound. I have been using it for the past couple of months. The number and frequency muscle spasms have greatly lessened, and this has made healing easier. I use the ultrasound daily, and have found that it can provide immediate relief to pain now that I have been using it for awhile. I also use the cold pack when I feel acute pain, and I find it to be really easy to use and really comfortable. The heat pack is good for when my knees are feeling stiff. The lavender ultrasound gel is very cooling and soothing, and I can feel it going deeply into my knees when I use the ultrasound.
I have also been extremely happy with the customer service I have received. The staff have always been happy to answer my questions and very prompt in getting back to me. I even received a personal phone call letting me know when an order would be shipped, which I really appreciated.
Thank You Very Much Mendmeshop, and I hope that I can continue ordering products from you for a very long time. Rating: Jessica Dunton |
Exercise and Rehabilitation Support
Physical Therapy is a beneficial way to help diminish pain in the soft tissues, restore weakened muscles and improve knee and leg strength and mobility. The type of physical therapy and the duration will be dependent on the extent of your knee arthritis. Acupuncture, massage or chiropractic sessions have also been known to reduce pain and improve muscle and bone alignment experienced with osteoarthritis.
Once your initial arthritis pain starts to decrease, a physiotherapist will also set up an individualized leg strengthening, stretching, range of motion and endurance exercise program for you to perform at home or in the gym. This will be based on your needs and abilities, and will help you return to performing your normal routines. Individuals will often exercise or lift weights on their own to try and build up their strength; however in doing so, they can do more damage. It is extremely important to restore your joint movement, and to stretch and strengthen your muscles properly as they may have weakened during the period of non-use. A personal trainer or physio therapist will help to ensure your rehabilitation process is effective. For best, long-term results use ultrasound in conjunction with physical therapy and an exercise program.
 To increase your comfort and prevent further damage you may want to use a splint, joint assistive aid, compression or stability knee brace, or a knee unloading brace (when one side of the knee joint is affected) which will help support the area and reduce stress on the injured tissue. These braces can be used until the injury is gone or during contact/active sports for additional stability. However they should not be worn at all times, as they can limit muscle development, cut off circulation and impede healing of your muscle tissue. Shock absorbing insoles, heal wedges or orthotics can also help reduce impact and protect your joint from deterioration of osteoarthritis.
Evaluate how you use your knee in daily activities to determine if you can decrease stress on the arthritic tissue. This may involve changing your technique, using correct or supportive equipment (proper shoes, mobility aids) and/or implementing ergonomically-sound structures to help you perform your tasks more effectively and safely (prevent you from squatting or bending your knee as much). Taking more frequent breaks during your work or activities can also alleviate stress on your knee joint. Speak with an occupational therapist or a professional in your specific activity or work setting to get the proper information.
Self Management:
 - Weight loss and/or weight maintenance, which involves eating a balanced diet full of protein, complex carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. This will help support a healthy system and will help you to maintain your weight. If you gain just 10 pounds your joints must bear from 25 up to 100 pounds extra. Limiting your caffeine, alcohol and nicotine consumption will also improve your health.
- Getting more physical; this allows you to burn energy and have an outlet for your emotions. Physical activity also releases endorphins (body's natural "feel good" chemicals), that produce a sense of well-being and positive attitude.
- Learning about living with osteoarthritis, restructuring your thinking and dealing with negative emotions; this will help you to distinguish fact from fiction. The unknown can be very scary, therefore adjust your thinking so it's reflective of your actual circumstances (not what think you know). This will allow you to look at things objectively and avoid making mountains out of molehills. The power of thought is very influential (you are what you think you are), therefore focus on what you can do, not what you can't do.
- Setting up realistic goals and working towards them; this permits you to focus your energy in constructive ways. The use of relaxation techniques, on-line arthritis support groups, or interactions with people who understand arthritis is also very helpful.
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Some Facts About Knees:
Approximately 19.4 million visits to physicians' offices in the US per year are due to knee problems.
The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries.
Oral medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of knee injuries.
Most knee injuries can be successfully treated without surgery.
Sadly, regardless of treatment, ACL injuries in high-school youths are associated with a 10-fold increased risk for degenerative knee arthritis later in life.
Every year, at least 1 in 3000 Americans between ages 14 and 55 tear an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
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