Anterior knee pain can present itself in people who live both sedentary and active lives. It is common for patients experiencing anterior knee pain to report stiffness and fullness deep within the knee with bending motions. Common activities that lead to and exacerbate these symptoms include: • Prolonged sitting. • Going up and down stairs. • Squatting. • Prolonged walking/running. Catching and locking of the knee can also lead to pain with rotational movements at the knee. If the knee catches and/or locks during your orthopedic testing at your initial appointment, that could be an indication that your pain may be originating from the meniscus. Additional indications that physical therapy intervention is needed include difficulty performing certain functional tests, including difficulties with squatting, step up/down exercises, and single leg balance. If you have been living with recurring knee pain or discomfort that has lasted for more than 3 days, it is in your best interest to see a specialist. At Advantage Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts in joint movement and function. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your movement, walking patterns, strength, joint mobility, patella tracking, and proprioception, in order to get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and treat it accordingly. An individualized treatment plan will be created specifically for you and your unique needs, so you can get back to living a pain-free life as quickly as possible. EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. SHORT ARC QUAD Place a rolled up towel or object under your knee and slowly straighten your knee as you raise up your foot. Hold for 3 seconds then lower. Repeat 10 times on each leg. HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP TREAT ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN?
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