Understanding Knee Pain

Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including injuries, overuse, arthritis, and underlying conditions. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits your daily activities.

Common Causes of Knee Pain

• Overuse injuries: Runner's knee, jumper's knee

• Meniscus tears: Cartilage damage

• Ligament sprains: ACL, MCL, PCL

• Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease

• Bursitis: Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs

When to See a Physiotherapist

If your knee pain:

• Doesn't improve with rest

• Causes swelling, redness, or warmth

• Affects your sporting activties

• Affects your ability to walk or perform daily activities

• Is accompanied by instability or locking

A physiotherapist can accurately diagnose the cause of your knee pain and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Physiotherapy for Knee Pain

Physiotherapy focuses on:

• Pain management: Reducing pain through manual therapy, massage, and modalities.

• Improving mobility: Restoring range of motion through exercises and stretches.

• Strengthening muscles: Building strength in the muscles around the knee.

• Balance and coordination: Enhancing stability to prevent re-injury.

Education and advice: Providing guidance on self-management and preventing future problems.

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