Knee effusion can occur due to infection from bacteria or viruses, inflammation from arthritis (like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), and injuries to ligaments, cartilage, or menisci. Bursitis, which is inflammation of the bursae, can also cause swelling, as can overuse from repetitive activities like running or jumping. In such cases, you may need to aspirate the knee to remove excess fluid and relieve pressure.#kneepain #painmanagement #doctor | Precision Care Medical & Sports Performa

After my knee injury, I felt a lot of pressure in my knee when I performed squats & lunges, even after the swelling and fluid accumulation had subsided. For me, this pressure was created by tightness in my quadriceps muscles. Initially, a full "Couch Stretch" was not possible; it created too much pressure in my knee. So I regressed the traditional "Couch stretch" by moving my knee farther away from the wall and started working on quadricep muscle flexibility at a degree of knee flexion/bend that

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Knee Aspiration (knee drainage)