Injury can be devastating to an athlete who lives to practice and to perform. There are many losses associated with being injured regardless of the skill level or age. (As a side note, in my mind an athlete is anyone who is committed to their sport and working towards goals. There are no age limits or skill level that excludes anyone from being an athlete).
So what options does the athlete who has active musculoskeletal problems have to reduce the pain? Let’s address three of the most common knee problems: Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, or DJD), Patellar Tendonitis and Patellofemoral Syndrome.