Knee Injuries Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy for Knee Injuries

Whether you are running a race, walking in the park, or walking down the stairs, knee pain is a very common complaint that most people will experience from time to time, but what causes the knee pain is often different for different people.

Acute knee pain can be caused by a whole variety of factors – an isolated incident such as an awkward movement, a trip, a fall or sudden twisting. It can happen during both sporting and non-sporting activities. Often these types of injuries are strains and sprains, where the tissues have been temporarily overstretched and they require some short-term treatment and management while the tissues heal. However, in some cases excessive force can result in significant damage to a range of structures within the knee including -

• Ligament rupture
• Cartilage tears

These types of injuries will not repair themselves. They require a longer-term treatment and rehabilitation plan. Some injuries may require surgery, however this is not the only option and the decision surrounding this is very individual, taking into account age and the activity level of the individual. Either way, physiotherapy requires active participation to reach your rehabilitation goals and the effort you put in is often mirrored in the results you achieve.

Other types of knee pain may start slowly and come on gradually. These may be acute or chronic, but the cause is unlikely due to trauma. These types of knee pain are more mechanical in nature and require a different treatment approach. They can be caused by numerous variables including overuse, repetitive activities, or muscle imbalance. Where exactly the pain comes from in this type of knee pain is not always easy to pinpoint and it is still not fully understood, but great results can still be achieved with thorough assessment and changes to a client’s movement patterns. Best practice for treatment of knee pain includes patient education, advice, and treatment strategies to alter mechanics and make sustainable changes, rather than significant hands on manual techniques that do not result in lasting changes in the movement patterns.

Common knee injuries

• Runner's Knee
• Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
• MCL sprain
• Meniscal injuries
• Patella Tendonopathy
• Knee cap pain
• ITB Friction Syndrome

Other common leg injuries

• Hamstring Injuries including Torn Hamstring
• Calf Injuries
• Shin splints
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain

Your physiotherapist will explain your injury and what they can do to help you.

Call (02) 8970 8215 or Book Online and have your knee injury treated by a qualified Physiotherapist