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Prevalence of Knee Pain
Frequent knee pain affects 1 in 4 people in the USA¹ and is reportedly the most common symptom seen in sports medicine and chronic pain clinics across Canada.² Knee pain affects people from all walks of life, especially as we age.³ It decreases our quality of life and can even lead to physical disabilities.
What is Knee Pain?
Knee pain is pain felt around the knees due to mechanical issues and underlying conditions. Some common knee pain symptoms include:
- Swelling, inflammation and stiffness
- Redness and warmth to the touch
- Weakness or instability
- Popping or crunching noises
- Inability to fully straighten the knee³
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain has many different causes, and can be categorized into three types: acute injuries, overuse, and underlying conditions that result in knee pain.
Acute injuries
Acute conditions are severe and sudden onset, such as fractures or injuries.⁴ Acute injuries commonly occur from accidents and sports.⁵ The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which helps connect your shin and…
