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Knee pain

The knee is a hinge joint and is the biggest, single joint in your body. It is an important part of your body and is involved in activities such as walking, squatting, running, and jumping.

Knee pain is a common complaint that can affect people of any age. Knee injuries can be acute as a result of trauma or can build gradually over time. 

Common
conditions we treat 

  • Patella femoral pain – knee cap pain

  • ITB syndrome

  • Bursitis

  • Mensical irritation, inflammation or tears

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Ligament injury or tear – ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL

Common
symptoms

  • Pain in or around the knee

  • Swelling, redness or heat in the knee

  • Clicking or locking of the knee

  • Feeling of knee giving way

  • Difficulty taking weight onto knee 

Common contributing factors

  • Overuse – sudden increase in activity

  • Trauma – twisting, impact, fall

  • Degenerative changes

Physio management may include

  • Education 

  • ConnectTherapy approach – assessing your whole body

  • Exercise prescription – strengthening, mobility, motor control

  • Postural retraining 

  • Manual therapy or hands on treatment

  • Self management strategies

  • Training optimal muscle activation

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