WE CAN HELP YOU RESOLVE UNWANTED KNEE PAIN
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restore function consist of range-of-motion, strength training, proprioception, and neuromuscular control activities. If you are l iving with knee pain, contact The Physiotherapy Center Ltd. today. We’ l l help rel ieve your pain so you can get back to l iving your l ife comfor tably, without l imitations! Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pi i/S1466853X17304418 • https:// www. jospt.org/doi/ful l/10.2519/jospt.2018.0301
• Articular cartilage injury: The articular carti lage is a smooth covering on the bones that al lows for frictionless sl iding of one bone on another. Ar ticular car ti lage is injured by direct trauma or wear and tear. • Ligament Injuries: Our bones are connected by l igaments. The l igaments in your knee act l ike leather straps to hold the bones together and keep your knee stable. Ligaments are often stretched and/or torn during a sudden motion. • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It is located in the center of the knee and controls rotation and forward movement of the shin bone. • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). It is located in the back of the knee and controls the backward movement of the shin bone. • Medial col lateral l igament (MCL). The medial col lateral l igament is on the inside of your knee and provides stabi l ity to sideway motions. • Lateral col lateral l igament (LCL). The lateral col lateral l igament is on the outside of your knee and provides stabi l ity to the sideways motions. • Tendinitis. Your tendons are thick connective tissues that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed due to repetitive movements. It is common with jumping and landing motions and also in spor ts l ike ski ing, cycl ing, or hurdl ing. Knee pain can make it hard to walk, rise from a chair, climb stairs, or play spor ts. Our physiotherapists are trained to diagnose and treat knee pain and help ease your pain and get you back to doing what you love!
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How physiotherapy can help your knee pain
Physiotherapy for knee pain involves a thorough assessment of your entire lower extremity, including your hip, knee, and foot. Our team wi l l examine your knee for signs of misal ignment or structural damage and assess your stance, gait, and functional movements l ike squats and steps. Your therapist wi l l prescribe the right treatments — including exercises, manual therapy, and modal ities — to help decrease your knee pain and improve overal l mobi l ity. We wi l l provide you with a supervised, progressive program to get you moving again. Our programs to reduce pain and
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