Indianapolis Physical Therapy For Knee Pain
The knee joint is a modified hinge joint formed by the connection between the femur/thigh bone and tibia/shin bone along with the patella/knee cap. It is also considered to be the most complex joint as well as one of the mostly commonly injured joints, accounting for 25% injuries, for which physical therapy can be beneficial. The femoral condyles articulate with the tibial plateaus during knee flexion and extension motions along with some amount of medial and lateral rotation. The commonly seen injury types in the knee are sprains and strains, contusions and meniscal tears. Additionally, the health and stability of the knee can have a significant impact on the surrounding hip, foot and ankle joints.
Symptoms of Knee Joint Involvement
- Pain
- Disability
- Swelling
- Sensation of giving out
- Decreased mobility
- Difficulty while ascending and descending stairs
Physical Therapy Conditions of the Knee Joint
- Medial/Lateral collateral ligament sprain: these ligaments provide side to side stability to the joints providing support against the stresses of knock knees or bow legs.
- Quadriceps/hamstrings strain: Slips and falls or sporting activities can lead to strains
- ACL and PCL injury: The posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments are the crucial ligaments of the knee preventing the leg and the thigh bone from rolling forwards.
- Patellar tendonitis: occurs usually from repetitive jumping
- Patellofemoral pain: anterior knee pain from prolonged bending of knee or walking/jumping
- Osteoarthritis: thinning of the cartilage that serves as a cushion between femur and tibia
- Joint replacement: total knee replacement-TKA
Physical Therapy Management for Knee Pain Relief
- RICE
- Strength and conditioning of the core and lower extremities
- Activity modification
- Improving joint& soft tissue flexibility
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When to see your doctor
- Deformity after trauma
- Sudden onset of pain, swelling and discoloration
- Inability to bear weight
- Inability to regain normal range of motion
- Knee pain associated with fever
Tips for healthy knee joint
- Walking and exercise
- Lifestyle changes and optimal body weight
- Proper stretching and warm-up prior to activity
- Avoid excessive stress to the joint such as prolonged standing or jumping
How Victor Physical Therapy in Indianapolis IN can help?
At our Physical Therapy location in Indianapolis, our experienced physical therapist will help in diagnosing and treating knee pain. Physical therapy is a safe non-invasive approach that can significantly improve knee function and reduce pain. Here is how we approach a patient with knee pain:
Electrotherapeutic Modalities:
- Ultrasound: To reduce pain and inflammation and improve blood flow and tissue extensibility.
- Electrical Stimulation: To improve muscle re-education and blood flow.
Pain Relief: We design personalized pain management programs that may include applying ice to the affected area and modifying activities that cause pain. One of our primary goal is to reduce or eliminate the need for medication.
Range-of-Motion Exercises: Limited mobility in the knee can increase stress on the joint. We teach stretching exercises to decrease tension and restore normal motion in the joints including the hip and the ankle and foot joints.
Muscle Strengthening: Muscle weaknesses or imbalances can contribute to knee pain. We create safe resistance programs tailored to your specific condition, focusing on strengthening the core and lower extremities. We ensure to optimize your movement patterns.
Functional Training: Our PT will provide functional training to improve your ability to perform daily activities and sporting activities, if you are an athlete. This includes exercises to enhance balance, coordination, and movement patterns.
Patient Education: We believe that physical therapy service isn’t complete without properly educating our patients. Last but not least, our physical therapist will work with you to identify and modify factors that may be contributing to your knee pain. This includes advice on exercise, athletic activities, footwear and home exercise program. We aim to empower you with knowledge you require to manage your condition effectively.
Contact Us
If you are experiencing knee pain, don’t wait to seek help. Contact our Physical Therapy Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana today to schedule an evaluation. Our experts are here to help you get back to doing the things you love, all while being pain-free.
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3850 S Emerson Ave. Ste D
Indianapolis IN 46203
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317-800-6448