Physical Therapy for Knee Painin Philadelphia, Trenton & Surrounding Cities
Physical therapy for knee pain is one of the best treatments out there for long-term relief.
Strive PT physical therapists are experts on the evaluation and treatment for knee pain, no matter if you’ve had it for days or years. Physical therapy for knees involves improving the mobility of the knee joint (and sometimes the ankle and hip too), improving the strength and flexibility of the lower extremity, and improving the coordination of how the muscles work together.
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain impacts about fifty percent of people at some point in their lifetime. Knee pain is from gradual, overuse injuries, trauma, or degeneration. An overuse injury, such as runner’s knee, IT band syndrome, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, happen from repetitive movements and usually weakness throughout the leg. Trauma, such as fractures, or ligament tears, happen from things like car accidents, falls, or contact sports. Ligament tears at the knee which typically happen from a fall or outside force are anterior and posterior cruciate ligament (ACL, PCL), medial or lateral collateral ligament (MCL, LCL), and meniscus tears. The most common cause of knee pain in older adults is knee osteoarthritis, where the cartilage wears completely away. Patients typically need a knee replacement for severe cases and physical therapy to restore knee function.
What Can You Do To Alleviate Your Knee Pain?
Physical therapy is the most effective treatment you can try for your knee health. Your physical therapist will help you work towards a normal range of motion, strength, and flexibility around your sore knee. PTs know that knees with good mobility, strength, and mechanics will rarely cause pain. Do not hesitate to make an appointment as soon as you discover a knee problem because you will have faster relief the earlier you seek treatment.
How A Physical Therapist Can Alleviate Knee Pain
The main goal of physical therapy exercises for knee pain is to achieve normal muscle strength, flexibility, and joint mobility. After a knee replacement or a ligament repair, you will work to restore normal mobility into bending and straightening. When the knee can move through a normal range, you will work to improve joint mobility and work on strengthening and preparing your knee for normal activities without pain.
