Knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting your ability to perform everyday activities and participate in the physical activities you love. At Smart Motion Physiotherapy, we specialize in diagnosing and treating knee pain to help you regain your mobility and live pain-free.
Understanding Knee Pain
Knee pain can result from various causes, including injuries, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. Common sources of knee pain include:
- Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease that causes cartilage breakdown, leading to pain and stiffness.
- Ligament Injuries: Tears or sprains in the knee ligaments, such as the ACL, MCL, or PCL, often due to sports injuries.
- Meniscus Tears: Damage to the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, usually caused by twisting movements.
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Pain around the kneecap, often due to overuse or misalignment.
- Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons around the knee, commonly resulting from repetitive activities.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, the small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the knee joint.
Treatment Options
- Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to mobilize the knee joint, reduce pain, and improve range of motion. This may include joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, and stretching exercises.
- Exercise Therapy: Customized exercise programs to strengthen the muscles around the knee, improve flexibility, and enhance overall joint stability. Our physiotherapists will guide you through specific exercises to address your unique condition and goals.
- Electrotherapy: The use of modalities such as ultrasound, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), or laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing.
- Dry Needling: A technique used to release tight muscles and alleviate pain by inserting fine needles into specific trigger points in the muscle.
- Education and Advice: Providing you with the knowledge and tools to manage your knee pain effectively, including advice on proper body mechanics, activity modification, and injury prevention.
- Taping and Bracing: Application of supportive taping or braces to provide stability and reduce strain on the knee during activities.