Medical Information Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for:

• A consultation with a doctor, orthopaedic surgeon, physiotherapist, biokineticist, or any other suitably qualified healthcare professional
• A proper medical examination or diagnosis
• Personalised medical, surgical, treatment or rehabilitation advice

You should not rely on this website to diagnose a condition, decide on a treatment, delay seeking medical care, or replace advice given to you by your own healthcare team.

No medical relationship

Using this website does not create a doctor–patient, healthcare practitioner-patient or therapist–patient relationship of any kind.

Nothing on this site should be interpreted as individual medical advice, professional recommendation specific to you, or a guarantee of any specific outcome.

Exercises, activities & self-management

Any exercises, activity suggestions, or movement suggestions mentioned on this site are general in nature and may not be safe or appropriate for every person, condition or stage of knee disease or recovery.

You should always:

• Get clearance from your doctor, surgeon, physiotherapist, or biokineticist before starting, changing, or stopping any exercise or treatment
• Stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, swelling, instability or discomfort, and seek professional advice

You use any exercises or suggestions from this website entirely at your own risk.

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No guarantees & limitation of liability

While we aim to share accurate, evidence-informed and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee that:

• All content is complete, current, or error-free
• Any particular treatment, surgery, implant, exercise, or approach will be suitable or effective for you

To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Sore Knees, its owners, contributors and affiliated practitioners accept no liability for any loss, injury, complication, or damage (direct, indirect, incidental or consequential) arising from:

• The use of this website
• Reliance on any information provided on this website
• Any action you take — or choose not to take — based on what you read here

Your health decisions should always be made with a qualified healthcare professional who knows your individual history and condition.

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Emergencies

This website is not intended for use in medical emergencies.

If you are experiencing severe or worsening pain, sudden swelling, trauma, loss of function, signs of infection, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical attention or contact your local emergency services immediately.

Talk to your healthcare team

If you have questions about your knees, surgery, recovery, or exercise plan, please speak directly to:

• Your GP
• Your orthopaedic surgeon
• Your physiotherapist or biokineticist

They are the best people to guide you based on your specific situation.