Knee pain is a very common condition people may have. The knee joint is susceptible to many injuries that may result from falling, twisting, collisions, overuse, and excessive force. We treat all knee injuries and inflammatory conditions of the knee ,the most common being:
- Tendonitis
- Sprains and strains
- Ligament injuries involving ACL/PCL (Anterior/posterior cruciate ligaments), MCL/LCL (medial/ lateral collateral ligaments). These ligaments are instrumental in stabilizing the knee
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Meniscus (medial and lateral) tears- The menisci protect the bones of the knee joint from rubbing on one another and act as the shock absorber of the knee
- Patelliform syndrome-Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a syndrome categorized by discomfort and pain coming from the patella (knee cap). A very common condition in runners
- Fractures
- Popliteal (Bakers) cysts
- Knee replacements
Your Physical Therapist will customize a rehab program to fit your exact goals and needs and will include the following:
- Pain and inflammation management program
- Patient education in limiting the stress placed on your joints, instruction in proper body mechanics with walking, stairs, standing or sport activities
- Postural training and restoration of proper alignment to normalize weight bearing through your joints
- Individualized Home Exercise Program
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization to regain range of motion
- Strengthening, stretching and balance exercises
- Return to professional career
- Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities
- Early movement strategies
- Functional rehabilitation