Why Need Knee Pain Physiotherapy

Knee pain

Knee pain is very common problem in all the age groups that can originate in any of the bony structures comprising the knee joint, the knee cap, the ligaments and the cartilage of the knee which can be localized to a specific area of the knee or be diffuse through out the knee which often accompanied by physical restriction.

                                                                         

Symptoms

·         Swelling and stiffness                      

·         Redness and warmth to the touch

·         Weakness or instability

·         Popping or crunching noises

·         Inability to fully straighten the knee

Causes

     Ligament Injuries

        Tendon injuries

 Meniscal injuries

Arthritis

Fractures

Knee bursitis

Patellar tendinitis

Loose bodies

Dislocated knee cap

Infection in the knee joint

Iloitibialband syndrome

Plica syndrome

Osgood schlatter disease

                              

Risk factors

Excess weight

Lack of muscle flexibility and strength

Certain sports

Previous injury

Physiotherapy Goals

-P- Prevention, R-Rest, I-Icing, C-Compression, Elevation

-Physiotherapy assessment

-Stabilization, precautions and home programme

-Pain management with advanced modalities

-Reduces inflammation, swelling, oedema

-Reduces muscle tightness, stiffness, spasm

-Improve strength and endurance

-Tapping for maintaining proper positioning and fast healing

-Laser for instant pain relief

-Aquatic programs

-Body mechanics and postural stabilization

-Proprioceptive, balance and agility training

-Gait training