Knee Pain and Injury
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the body, even though it is a simple joint allowing only bending and straightening of the knee. During everyday movements, such as walking or running, the knee has to withstand large amounts of strain. Damage to structures that support and stabilise the knee, such as surrounding muscles or ligaments, can leave the joint feeling weak or unstable. Sporting injuries and general wear and tear can lead to knee pain, it could also be referred pain from somewhere else such as your hips or ankles!
Getting You Back in The Game
Common Knee Pain Symptoms
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Symptoms:
Pain located at the front of the knee
Aggravated by stair climbing / descending
Stiffness after long periods of sitting
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
When treating for Patellofemoral pain syndrome the treatment and rehabilitation aims are to decrease pain by improving muscle flexibility, joint movements and address any factors that can predispose to injury.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
Ligament Sprains
Symptoms:
Sharp pain during injury
Swelling around knee
Instability of the knee
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
When treating a Ligament tear there are a variety of treatments that can be used including soft tissue massage, to relieve tight muscles or reduce swelling, acupuncture, joint mobilisations and taping. Rehabilitation can be used to focus on factors that can predispose the client to this injury.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
Iliotibial band syndrome
Symptoms:
Tightness or ache down the outside of the thigh
Pain on the outside of the knee
Localised swelling around the outside of the knee
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
The aim when treating this injury is to reduce the clients pain and inflammation and then focus on Biomechanics factors that could predispose them to this injury. Treatment option may include soft tissue massage and acupuncture. Rehabilitation can then be performed at home to continue the progress, this may aim to improve muscle flexibility and reduce inflammation.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
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Michelle
Frocester Cricket
Old Cryptians RFC
Over the course of two months she managed to treat, reassure and prescribe a home rehabilitation programme
Lizanne Johnson
The Crypt School
Booked in with Hannah after suffering sciatica. Very professional and knowledgeable regarding the condition
Gary Huggett
I have known James for over 10 years. I always receive swift effective treatment by James or one of his team.
Mark Pollard
I always receive swift effective treatment by James or one of his team.
Mark Pollard
I have been treated by James for years now. I go to see him regularly in order to stay injury free
Kerrin Cocks
I have been treated by James for years now. I go to see him regularly in order to stay injury free
James is brilliant, really approachable, friendly and knowledgable.
It’…Alison Robinson
Miles has been fantastic with my son Oli, 15, with a groin injury from football
Dominic Sheahan
Old Cryptians Rugby
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