Knee Pain
Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages. Whether it’s a sudden injury or a nagging discomfort that’s been building over time, knee pain can make even simple movements challenging.
Some common reasons for knee pain include
- Osteoarthritis: This is a common of knee pain, especially as we age. It happens when the protective cartilage in your knee wears down over time, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
- Patella Tendinopathy: Overuse or unfamiliar strain on the knee — often from sports or activities like running or jumping—can lead to patella tendinopathy in some people.
- Meniscus Tears: The meniscus is a cushion between the bones in your knee. Twisting or turning quickly, especially when putting weight on the knee, can irritate or tear this cartilage. Don’t worry though! This can often be managed very successfully without surgery.
- Ligament Injuries (ACL): Here at Mint we are ACL experts. Tearing your ACL can feel very overwhelming but we are here to guide you through a pre-operative programme, post operative rehabilitation or maybe you are even going to try conservative management.
- Ligament injuries (MCL or LCL): Straining or tearing these ligaments, usually through sports can be painful. If mild we can manage your rehabilitation directly but if we feel you have a more severe injury we would recommend seeing an orthopaedic surgeon for a scan who may end up bracing you to aid recovery for a short period of time.
- Anterior knee pain/PFJ: The knee cap sits in a groove of your knee and can be a source of pain
- ITB pain: The fascia band which runs from your hip to your knee can become very painful if it rubs on structures around your knee.
Physiotherapy treatment for knee pain
- Hands on therapy
- Taping - especially useful if the knee cap is involved
- Strengthening - particularly of the quads, hamstrings, gluts and calf
- Stretching
- Compex - neuromuscular stimulation
- Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)
- Shockwave for patella tendinopathy
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