Knee pain is a common health issue that can be caused by many factors. It can be a result of injury, arthritis, or even overuse.
Knee pain is one of the most common ailments experienced by people today. The main cause of this pain is due to the wear and tear on our joints as we age, especially in the elderly. It can cause discomfort, swelling and even pain during movement.
Knee pain is a major problem that can affect your everyday life. The most common causes are:
- Patellar tendinitis: inflammation of the tendon at the back of the knee, usually caused by overuse or injury
- Patellar tendonitis: inflammation of the tendon at the front of the knee, usually caused as a result of repetitive stress on this area
- Meniscal cartilage injury: damage to a part of cartilage in your knee that cushions it and allows smooth movement
- Osteoarthritis: degeneration and wear and tear on joints from ageing
- Sports injuries: improper exercise technique, muscle weakness, poor alignment, and improper footwear
How can our physiotherapist help with knee pain?
Our physiotherapists are trained in different areas such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and sports rehabilitation. They use manual therapy methods such as stretching, massage, joint mobilization and joint manipulation to help with knee pain. This type of treatment may include electrotherapy techniques and also exercise therapy to help with muscle strengthening and flexibility to reduce the risk for further injury.