The Knee Center

11/15/2023

Treatment For A Torn Rotator Cuff
Without Surgery!

Established in 1981 by Dr. David Cooper, The Knee Center is the region's most comprehensive resource

05/09/2023

If you are over 50 and have knee arthritis, Dr. David Cooper at the Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre, offers a three-phase gel treatment that helps relieve arthritis related knee pain without any activity down time or surgery.

09/13/2022

Shoulder Pain? DON’T GET SURGERY!
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy For Shoulder Pain Is An Alternative.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy uses platelets and growth factors from the patient’s own blood to stimulate the production of stem cells within the shoulder’s tissues. When platelets are present, stem cells come to the site of the platelets and can morph into any type of tissue in the human body, and they work to grow new scaffolding, while repairing injury and reducing inflammation. PRP can help to repair numerous types of shoulder problems, while helping patients to reduce pain and regain full function of their shoulders.Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can help to improve a wide range of shoulder conditions, some of which may include: Rotator Cuff Tears, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendonitis and Tendon Tears, Shoulder Impingement, Instability and Arthritis. To learn how you can recover faster from your shoulder injury, call Dr. David Cooper at THE KNEE CENTER, (570) 825-5633.

Established in 1981 by Dr. David Cooper, The Knee Center is the region's most comprehensive resource

06/20/2022

Basketball, a widely loved game, is known not only for the adrenaline and fun of playing it but as a contact sports it’s a risky game as well: basketball is the forth cause of injuries among all team sports.

Patellar tendinitis or commonly known as the Jumper’s knee is a condition that is rather familiar to those athletes who need to jump a lot – exactly like basketball players. The jumping and kicking movements put a lot of stress on the tendon which might get inflamed due to the overuse and start causing pain. If you have pain in your knees, you need to call Dr. David Cooper at THE KNEE CENTER at (570) 825-5633

Established in 1981 by Dr. David Cooper, The Knee Center is the region's most comprehensive resource

05/02/2022

Knee Pain Associated with Gardening!
Tending to your garden can be a fun and relaxing hobby. It’s been shown to improve strength, memory retention, mood, and more. The benefits are nearly endless, but the repetitive stress on your knees can also lead to knee pain.

What is Gardener’s Knee?
Prepatellar bursitis, commonly called gardener’s knee or housemaid’s knee is a condition caused by the inflammation of the prepatellar bursa–a small fluid-filled area that sits on the front of your knee cap. This condition is common in people who spend a lot of time kneeling. The most common symptoms of gardener’s knee include swelling at the front of the knee, redness, and tenderness. It may also be difficult to bend your knee or walk. If you experience pain in your knees after working in the yard, call Dr. David Cooper at THE KNEE CENTER (570) 825-5633.

Established in 1981 by Dr. David Cooper, The Knee Center is the region's most comprehensive resource

04/06/2022

Your Golf Swing Can Affect You Knees:

The golf swing actually exerts a force on the knee that is 4.5 times the golfer’s body weight on the forward knee and 3.2 times body weight on the other knee. This happens very quickly since it only takes approximately 0.23 seconds for a pro-golfer to complete the downward swing and 0.82 seconds to complete the upward swing. The downward swing is therefore about 3½ times faster and produces the highest percentage of injuries in amateur and pro golfers alike. If you have pain in your knee, you need to call Dr. David Cooper at the Knee Center.

Established in 1981 by Dr. David Cooper, The Knee Center is the region's most comprehensive resource

03/09/2022

Don't Let Tennis Elbow Affect Your Game!

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. The pain may also extend into the back of the forearm and grip strength may be weak. Onset of symptoms is generally gradual. It is due to excessive use of the muscles in the back of the forearm. Typically this occurs as a result of over use during work or sports, classically racquet sports. If you have pain in your elbow, knees or shoulder, you need to call Dr. David Cooper at the Knee Center
(570) 814-6923

01/27/2022

It's Cold Outside! Do Your Joints Hurt?

Why does the cold cause pain and stiffness?
There is no one explanation for why dropping temperatures affect your joints. One theory relates to drops in barometric pressure, which cause tendons, muscles and the surrounding tissues to expand. Because of the confined space within the body, this can cause pain, especially in joints affected by arthritis.

When should I consult a doctor?
If you experience any unusual or new symptoms with your joints such as persistent swelling, redness, difficulty putting pressure on, or using, the joint — it’s a good idea to consult with Dr. David Cooper at the Knee Center.

01/07/2022

Shoulder Injuries Shoveling Snow?
Rotator cuff injuries often happen when people try throwing the snow without using their legs and they are pitching it over their shoulders.

The higher people hold the shovel, the more likely they are to experience shoulder injuries. When snowfall is deep, people naturally hold the shovel higher, priming them for pain.

Tossing the snow aside at waist level will better protect the shoulders. If you experience pain in your elbows or shoulders, Dr Dave Cooper can help! Call the Knee center at (570) 825-5633

11/22/2021

Did you know that a lot of injuries are caused by walking dogs? It doesn’t make sense, does it? Walking the dog is a wonderful form of exercise: you get fresh air, increased heart rate, movement through the whole body and the company of a furry friend.

But what happens when your dog sees a cat? Or a half-eaten sandwich on the ground? Or another dog she wants to greet?

The tugging, pulling and straining on the lead can cause all sorts of problems. We often see repetitive strains to the muscles, tendons and ligaments of shoulders and a lot of these are brought on by dog walking. A sudden jerk on the lead from even a small dog can give you terrible elbow pain. A dog suddenly pulling in the opposite direction can put you in a weird twist that messes up your back.

And that’s without mentioning the knee injuries caused by dogs accidentally crashing into the back of your legs while racing around at playtime.

10/19/2021

WHY DOES COLD WEATHER AFFECT MY JOINTS?

For experts at the Arthritis Foundation, cold-weather joint pain is not an old wives’ tale, and weather sensitivity is real. The University of Chicago Medical Center also concludes that weather tends to affect people with arthritis and chronic pain more than others.

Many studies point to barometric pressure rather than temperature alone as the leading cause of weather-related joint pain. Barometric pressure is the “weight” of the Earth’s atmosphere. It changes locally because of pressure systems that affect temperature and precipitation. The Arthritis Foundation suggests that these changes, like a cold or warm front moving in, can have the most impact on the joints. So it’s not just the cold but rather shifts in air pressure that cause problems. A 2015 study in the Journal of Rheumatology showed links between temperature, humidity and joint pain, with participants feeling the worst on damp cold days. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
But why do these changes mean increased pain? Some experts suggest that drops in barometric pressure cause tendons, muscles and surrounding tissues to expand, putting pressure on joints. Others believe lower temperatures may increase the thickness of the synovial fluid that cushions the joints, slowing it down and preventing it from doing its job.
Lifestyle and mental health factors can also come into play. Activity often decreases in winter, meaning less movement and more stiffness in the joints. Finally, the winter blues can play a role: feeling sad or depressed may make joint pain worse.

At the Knee Center, our mission is to help patients of all ages feel comfortable and stay active all year long. If cold weather means pain, call Dr. Cooper at the Knee Center and let’s talk about how we can move past it.