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Knee Osteoarthritis isn't one joint problem — it's actually two.One of the most common things patients ask me is: "Why d...
12/08/2026

Knee Osteoarthritis isn't one joint problem — it's actually two.

One of the most common things patients ask me is: "Why does my knee pain feel completely different to my friend's, when we've both got osteoarthritis?"

It sounds like OA should feel the same for everyone...

But the knee is actually two separate joints — the main tibiofemoral joint (the knee), and the kneecap joint (the PFJ).

Pain at the front, around the kneecap? That's often the PFJ. Pain along the inner or outer side? That's often tibiofemoral.

Knowing which one's involved helps explain exactly where and when your symptoms show up.

That's exactly what I explore in this week's video: 🎥 What Does an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Actually Mean for Your Knee?

🎥 Watch the video (and hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's topic): https://youtu.be/MkVUy5O_DRw 📖

Read the companion article: https://completekneephysio.co.uk/understanding_knee_osteoarthritis

📩 Get future videos and articles by joining my Weekly Knee Health Email: https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page

Where does your knee pain tend to show up? Let me know in the comments. 👇

Told you have osteoarthritis? Here's what that diagnosis doesn't tell you.One of the most common things patients say to ...
09/08/2026

Told you have osteoarthritis? Here's what that diagnosis doesn't tell you.

One of the most common things patients say to me is: "I've been told I have osteoarthritis — does that mean I'll need a knee replacement eventually?"

It sounds logical...But a diagnosis alone doesn't predict that at all.

I've seen patients with significant changes on their scans who have very little pain. And others with fairly mild changes who are really struggling.

A diagnosis is a starting point for understanding your knee — not a prediction of your future.

That's exactly what I explore in this week's video: 🎥 What Does an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Actually Mean for Your Knee?

🎥 Watch the video (and hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's topic): https://youtu.be/MkVUy5O_DRw

📖 Read the companion article: https://completekneephysio.co.uk/understanding_knee_osteoarthritis

📩 Get future videos and articles by joining my Weekly Knee Health Email: https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page

Have you been told you have osteoarthritis? What questions has it left you with? Let me know in the comments. 👇

Can rehab really help if your meniscus can't heal on its own?The good news is...Rehab was never about the meniscus heali...
09/08/2026

Can rehab really help if your meniscus can't heal on its own?

The good news is...
Rehab was never about the meniscus healing itself.

It's about training the muscles around the knee — quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves — to take on more of the meniscus's workload. So the knee stays supported, even when the meniscus itself can't fully heal.

I've seen people get back to walking, golf, gardening and the activities they love this way. Even with a tear that was never going to heal on a scan.

That's one of the reasons I've started my weekly YouTube series and Knowledge Centre — to help people understand their knees and feel more confident about managing them.

This week's video explains exactly how rehab helps, even when surgery isn't part of the picture.

🎥 Watch the video: [https://youtu.be/QVAFu7rgxxA?si=F6XB1xoATZy5SKDs]

📖 Read the companion article: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/understanding_meniscus_tears]

📩 Get future videos and articles by joining my Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

If you've been told you have a meniscus tear, has anyone explained how rehab could help even if it doesn't heal completely? I'd love to hear your experience.

Will your meniscus tear heal on its own?One of the most common things patients ask me is: "My scan showed a tear... does...
09/08/2026

Will your meniscus tear heal on its own?

One of the most common things patients ask me is: "My scan showed a tear... does that mean I definitely need surgery?"

It sounds logical...

But the answer depends on more than just having a tear.

Tears in the outer part of the meniscus have a rich blood supply.

That gives them a real chance of healing.

Tears deeper in don't heal as easily.

But that doesn't mean surgery.

Often, a structured rehab plan works really well instead.

Understanding this is often the first step to feeling less worried about a diagnosis.

That's exactly what I explore in this week's video: 🎥 What Does a Meniscus Tear Actually Mean For Your Knee?

🎥 Watch the video: [https://youtu.be/QVAFu7rgxxA?si=F6XB1xoATZy5SKDs]

📖 Read the companion article:
[https://completekneephysio.co.uk/understanding_meniscus_tears]

📩 Get future videos and articles by joining my Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

Has anyone ever explained to you why the location of a tear matters? I'd love to hear your experience.

Does every meniscus tear need surgery?One of the biggest misconceptions I hear in clinic is: "I've got a tear, so I'll n...
02/08/2026

Does every meniscus tear need surgery?

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear in clinic is:

"I've got a tear, so I'll need an operation."

It sounds logical...

But that's not always the case.

It depends on the type of tear. Where it's located. And the symptoms you're actually experiencing.

Understanding this can take a lot of the fear out of a diagnosis. And for many people, rehab alone turns out to be a genuinely effective way forward.

That's exactly what I explore in this week's video:
🎥 What Does a Meniscus Tear Actually Mean For Your Knee?

If you've been told you've got a meniscus tear, or you're waiting on MRI results, I think you'll find this really reassuring.

🎥 Watch the video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAFu7rgxxA&t=4s]

📖 Read the companion article in my Knowledge Centre: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/understanding_meniscus_tears]

📩 Prefer it straight in your inbox? Sign up for my free Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

Have you ever been told you needed surgery for a meniscal problem? I'd love to hear your experience.

What if your scan isn't the whole story?One of the most common things patients say to me is:"My MRI showed arthritis... ...
02/08/2026

What if your scan isn't the whole story?

One of the most common things patients say to me is:

"My MRI showed arthritis... so I suppose there's nothing I can do."
Or...
"I've got a meniscal tear... does that mean my knee will always hurt?"

The good news is...
Your scan doesn't determine your future.
Scans are incredibly useful and help us understand what's happening inside the knee.
But they don't always explain how much pain someone experiences.

I've seen many people return to walking, golf, gardening and the activities they love—even though their MRI scan hasn't changed.

That's because successful rehabilitation is about much more than changing what's on a scan.

It's about understanding your knee, becoming stronger, rebuilding confidence and knowing how to manage flare-ups.

That's one of the reasons I've started my weekly YouTube series and Knowledge Centre—to help people understand their knees and feel more confident about managing them.

This week's video explains why pain isn't always a direct measure of damage and why that's actually very good news.

🎥 Watch this week’s video: [https://youtu.be/HtGZyTcz7G4?si=qriHVQbLHUzFz2W8]

📖 Read the companion article: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/knowledge-centre]

📩 Join my Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

If you've ever had an MRI or X-ray of your knee, did it reassure you, or did it leave you with more questions than answers?

Does knee pain always mean you're damaging your knee?One of the biggest misconceptions I hear in clinic is:"If it hurts,...
27/07/2026

Does knee pain always mean you're damaging your knee?

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear in clinic is:
"If it hurts, I must be making it worse."

It sounds logical...

But modern pain science tells us the answer isn't always that simple.

People can have significant arthritis on an X-ray and experience very little pain.

Others can have relatively minor changes but struggle with everyday activities.

That's because pain is influenced by much more than what's happening inside the joint.

Understanding this can completely change the way you think about your knee—and often gives people the confidence to start moving again.

That's exactly what I explore in this week's video:

🎥 Why Does My Knee Hurt? Understanding Knee Pain

If you've ever been told you have "wear and tear" or wondered why your MRI doesn't seem to match how your knee feels, I think you'll find it reassuring.

🎥 Watch the video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtGZyTcz7G4]

📖 Read the companion article: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/knowledge-centre]

📩 Get future videos and articles by joining my Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

Have you ever been told your knee pain was simply "wear and tear"? I'd love to hear your experience.

🎉 I'm excited to finally share something I've been working on...For a long time I've wanted to create a place where peop...
23/07/2026

🎉 I'm excited to finally share something I've been working on...

For a long time I've wanted to create a place where people could find trustworthy, evidence-based information about knee pain without having to spend hours searching the internet and wondering what's true.

Today, I'm really excited to say it's finally here.

🎥 I've launched a brand new YouTube channel dedicated entirely to knee health.

Every week I'll be releasing a new video covering a different topic to help you better understand your knees, reduce the confusion surrounding knee pain and give you practical, evidence-based advice that you can actually use.

Alongside the YouTube channel, I've also launched a brand new Knowledge Centre on my website.

Every week you'll be able to find:
✅ A new YouTube video
✅ A detailed companion article if you prefer reading
✅ A growing library of knee health information, all in one place

I've also started a Weekly Knee Health Email, so if you'd like each week's video, article and practical tips delivered straight to your inbox, you can sign up in just a few seconds.

These free resources sit alongside The Complete Knee Physiotherapy Plan, my online rehabilitation programme designed to help people with persistent knee pain follow a structured plan to become stronger, move more confidently and get back to the activities they enjoy.

This week's topic is:
Why Does My Knee Hurt? Understanding Knee Pain

It's one of the biggest questions I hear in clinic, and the answer is often very different from what people expect.

🎥 Watch the video: [https://youtu.be/HtGZyTcz7G4?si=qriHVQbLHUzFz2W8]

📖 Read the companion article: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/knowledge-centre]

📩 Join the Weekly Knee Health Email: [https://completekneephysio.co.uk/email_signup_page]

I'd love to know what knee topics you'd like me to cover in future videos, so feel free to leave a comment below!

🏌️ "I'm worried my golfing days are numbered."It's something I hear surprisingly often from golfers who develop knee pai...
04/06/2026

🏌️ "I'm worried my golfing days are numbered."

It's something I hear surprisingly often from golfers who develop knee pain.

Sometimes they've been told they have arthritis.

Sometimes they've had an MRI showing "wear and tear."

Sometimes they're simply finding that walking the course, tackling slopes, or playing multiple rounds is becoming more difficult.

The problem is that many golfers assume knee pain automatically means they need to stop playing.

In reality, that's often far from the truth.

Over the years, I've worked with many golfers who have continued enjoying the game they love despite arthritis, previous injuries, surgery, and ongoing knee problems.

That's one of the reasons I've created my latest free guide:

🏌️ **Keeping Golfers on the Course Despite Knee Pain**

Inside, I cover:

✅ The 7 most common mistakes golfers make when managing knee pain

✅ Why stopping activity completely is rarely the answer

✅ Practical physiotherapy strategies to help you stay active

✅ Simple exercises to improve strength, balance and confidence

✅ How to manage flare-ups more effectively

If you'd like a free copy, simply click the link below:

[https://system.themarketingautopilots.com/widget/form/nXoSBZZYQMzzV5udtFsB]

And if you know a golfer who might find it useful, please feel free to share it with them.

Kirsty Harris
Chartered Physiotherapist

🌿 I’m currently building a new “Kirsty’s Guide To…” educational series — designed to provide simple, practical physiothe...
26/05/2026

🌿 I’m currently building a new “Kirsty’s Guide To…” educational series — designed to provide simple, practical physiotherapy advice to help people stay active, confident and moving well.

Although this latest guide was originally shared on my clinic page, I thought it may be helpful for many people here too.

🌿 “Understanding Knee Arthritis Without The Fear”

Inside, I cover:

✅ What knee arthritis actually means
✅ Why scans don’t always predict pain or function
✅ Why movement is usually helpful
✅ Gentle strengthening exercises for arthritic knees

Including a real clinic story from this week that completely challenges what people assume from MRI scan results.

🌿 Read the free guide here:
https://guides.kirstyharrisphysiotherapy.co.uk/knee-arthritis-179983

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