Problem: Article: Tell your doctor or healthcare provider about any symptoms you have, including pain, bruising, swelling, or buckling of the knee. The doctor may test your knee’s range of motion by moving your leg back and forth. They may also take X-rays or an MRI of your knee.  Explain to your doctor what caused the injury as well as how long the pain has lasted. Knee hyperextension can cause injuries and tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Severe ligament injuries may need surgery. In most cases, your doctor will recommend a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) to relieve the pain. These are available over the counter. In more severe cases, the doctor may prescribe you pain medication. Take the medication according to your doctor’s instructions. If you have a torn ACL or PCL, your doctor may recommend surgery to restore your torn ligament. This surgery will repair the ligament by grafting a sample of tissue from yourself or a donor into your injured knee. It can take between 2-9 months to recover from ACL or PCL surgery. At the beginning, you may need to walk on crutches. Once the pain has reduced and you are able to move more easily, your doctor may give you a referral to a physical therapist to begin a rehabilitation program. This program will help you regain flexibility and extension in your knee without injuring yourself further. For minor hyperextension issues, you may not need physical therapy. Your doctor may just recommend low-impact exercises for a few weeks.
Summary: Visit a doctor to examine the injury. Take an anti-inflammatory pain medication. Undergo knee surgery if you have a ligament tear. Get a referral to a physical therapist if necessary.

Problem: Article: Realizing that your self-worth comes from within is an important part of learning not to care what others think. One way to boost your confidence and get a better sense of your self-worth is to list positive characteristics about yourself.  Your strengths could be personality traits (e.g., kindness and patience) or skills that you have (such as being a good cook or a careful driver). Accomplishments might include things like making good grades, finishing a project, or getting a promotion at work. If you’re having a hard time thinking of things to put on the list, ask a supportive friend or relative to help you. You could also take the VIA character strengths survey online to focus on what gives you good character. If you’re used to dwelling on the negative or taking every harsh criticism to heart, it can be hard to retrain yourself to think positively. When you notice your inner voice getting negative, stop and assess those thoughts. Do they really make sense? If not, replace the negative thought with something more neutral and realistic.  For example, if you find yourself thinking, “Everyone is going to hate me at my new school,” instead tell yourself, “Probably not everyone is going to like me, and that’s okay. Nobody can please everyone. If I make an effort to be kind and friendly, I’ll likely find people I get along with.” Learn to accept the weaknesses you have so you can improve on them. All people have flaws, and that’s okay. Acknowledging your weak areas is an important part of personal growth. If you identify flaws in yourself, look upon them as an opportunity to better yourself, rather than dwelling on what’s “wrong” with you or what others will think. Taking action to improve will help you feel better about yourself and less worried about others’ perceptions of you. For example, if you are out of shape and this bothers you, set some attainable fitness goals, even if they’re small at first. You might start by planning to walk 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week. Focusing more on others—rather than yourself—can ultimately help you feel better about yourself. Make an effort to be kind and considerate to others every day, without worrying about pleasing people or being repaid for your kindness. You’ll feel good, and even if others don’t thank you or judge you unfairly, you’ll know that you did the right thing. Try incorporating a few acts of kindness into your daily routine, even if they’re small things like holding a door open or complimenting someone on their outfit. with others. While it’s important to be kind to others, that doesn’t mean you should allow them to take advantage of you or mistreat you. If you’re not used to setting boundaries, it can be difficult at first. Ultimately, however, you’ll feel much better about yourself and more secure in your relationships with others once you’ve set some firm limits.  Remember that it’s okay to say “no” sometimes. Be clear and direct with others about what your boundaries are and let them know what the consequences will be if those boundaries are violated. For example, “Mom, I’ll have to stop inviting you over if you’re going to argue with me about how I’m raising my son every time you visit.” You may encounter disappointment, anger, or resistance at first, especially if other people in your life aren’t used to you enforcing boundaries. However, people who really care about you should respect your boundaries, even if they aren’t happy with them. If someone consistently refuses to respect your boundaries, you may need to limit contact with that person.
Summary: Make a list of your strengths and accomplishments. Replace negative thoughts with more realistic ones. Commit to improving on your weaknesses. Practice kindness for its own sake. Establish appropriate boundaries

Problem: Article: Start filling a sink or bucket with cool water and add a few drops of mild laundry detergent. Dampen a clean cloth in the soapy water, wring out the excess, and rub it over the dirty area(s). Work up a foam by scrubbing the area(s) with a toothbrush. Dampen a new cloth with plain water and wipe the area(s) until no traces of soap remain.  Scrub gently around stitches. Forceful scrubbing may weaken these.  Also be gentle with wool and felt hats for the same reason. Expect machine-washing to run a higher risk of affecting the shape and color of your hat. Hand-wash whenever you can, and never machine-wash a wool or felt hat. Start by soaking the hat in the soapy water for at least 20 minutes. You can leave it soaking for up to 2 hours, depending on how dirty it is. Scrub out any remaining dirt or stains with a toothbrush. Remember to be gentle around stitches. Rinse out the soap with running water, then shake out the excess water or let it drip back into the sink or onto a towel. Use a front-loading machine, not a top one, if machine-washing. Start by treating soiled areas with a stain pre-treatment and give it about ten minutes to set in. Then insert the hat into a hat form if you can find one for your specific hat. Wash the hat with like-colored garments or on its own. Use mild detergent, cold water, and the delicate cycle.  Expect the central agitator in the basin of top-loading machines to damage the hat’s shape. Refrain from using your dishwasher. These use hot water, and many dishwashing detergents have bleach, so expect dishwashers to ruin your hat’s shape, size, and color
Summary:
Spot-clean heavily soiled areas before washing. Handwash for best results. Soak the hat in warm water and a mild detergent. Scrub the hat with a toothbrush and rinse. Machine-wash with caution.