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Knee Pain Physiotherapy

Knee pain is a really common pain and complaint for many people (and we treat so many knee pain conditions in our Phoenix physio clinics).

There are several factors that can lead to pain in one’s knees, so having awareness and knowledge of their causes can lead to a more accurate diagnosis.

Read more in this extensive knee resource article below.

Knee joint

Our knee joints are generally comprised of four (4) bones:

• femur/femoral bone (thigh bone)
• tibia (bone in the calf)
  
• fibula (bone in the calf)
  
• patella (the kneecap)
  

The knee is also divided into four (4) compartments:

• medial tibiofemoral compartments
• lateral tibiofemoral compartments
• patellofemoral compartment
  
• superior tibiofibular joint

Each of these compartments’ components can suffer from repetitive strain injury or disease.

What are the common injuries that cause knee pain?

Some of the injuries that causes pain in our knees include the following:

What are the common diseases that cause knee pain?

Some of the diseases that can cause knee pain includes:

What are the common inflammations that cause knee pain?

What are the common deformities of the knee?

• Genu varum
• Genu valgum
• Genu recurvatum (Knee hyperextension)
• Knee flexion deformity
• Bipartite patella

Syndromes

• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner's knee)
• Plica syndrome
• Iliotibial band syndrome (ITB)
  

Fractures

• Femoral fracture
• Tibial fracture
• Patella fracture

Dislocations

• Patella dislocation
• Knee joint dislocation (Tibiofemoral joint dislocation)

Referred knee pain

Referred pain refers to a pain that is "felt" at a different location compared to where the pain/injury actually is eg thigh injury can be referred to the knee as pain.

Often a patient's knee pain can be caused and/or referred by injuries to the ankle, back, hips or others, which is why

• in-depth assessment of biomechanics, pain and injury history
• differential diagnosis by knee physiotherapists is important

Cold-induced Pain In Knees

There are studies that suggest that knee pains or pains in knees are more common in people who:

• live in places of colder temperatures and weather
• working in cold stores compared to those who work in non-cold stores

Pain in knees due to cold can be caused by the knee tendon undergoing tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendon-synovial sheath) either caused or aggravated by the cold temperature exposure.

Cold temperature may also increase stiffness in knee joints (physics, biomechanics and temperature), and especially so in patients who are already compromised with knee disorders or diseases such as:

• fibromyalgia
• osteoarthritis
• knee injuries
• rheumatoid arthritis
  

knee Pain that is caused by sedentary lifestyle (lack of mobility / exercise)

Individuals who do not move as much (sedentary) in their work or life seems to develop more knee pain.

The main underlying reason is when one isn't active in activities or lifestyle or work, and this decreases the load demand on the muscles of the body (including the knee).

This in turn leads to muscles in the knee becoming more weak and lax, and they do not support the knee joint and structure as well, and this in turn leads to increased bone-to/on-bone contact and impact, which can cause/aggravate osteoarthritis which can be very painful.

The blood vessels like arteries and veins can also be compressed, and this causes poor venous and arterial flows, which further causes more pains.

Other causes of knee pains

Physiotherapy and Deep Tissue Release / Sports Massage Therapy for knee pains

To begins the healing process of all knee pains, the most important is:

• to have a correct and accurate understanding, history and diagnosis of the knee pain
  
• then to customize a patient-specific physiotherapy treatment program
• and then implement over the course of 6-12 weeks (patients often feel knee pain relief from day 1)

Physiotherapy and management may include:

• exercise therapy to increase muscle strength to support the knee
• joint mobilization
• soft tissue management
• ultrasound therapy to accelerate soft tissue healing
• radio-frequency Indiba physiotherapy
  
• heat therapy to increase joint flexibility
• cold therapy to decrease inflammation and pain if any
• ongoing regular deep tissue massage therapy sessions to ensure optimal muscle length and health (prevents unbalance strengths, which pulls joints abnormally)

Patients may benefit from regular core strengthening exercises including clinical Pilates as well as acupuncture therapy for pain management.

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Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to

1. manage and decrease hand pains
2. improve range of motion, strength and dexterity
3. increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations

Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes

• wrist sprains and wrist fractures
• thumb sprains, finger fractures and finger dislocations
• repetitive strain injuries such as de Quervain's tenosynovitis (mummy's thumb), carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and more.
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Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.

It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.

You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.

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DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and  shorten downtime / recovery period required.

It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance. Having regular deep tissue and sports massage will keep your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence.

Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

• Craniosacral Therapy
• SomatoEmotional Release
• Visceral Manipulation (VM)
• Lymphatic Drainage (LDT)
• Facilitated Stretch Therapy (FST)

All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).

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At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.

Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.

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