HOW CAN P.T. HELP TREAT KNEE PAIN?
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:
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 DynamX 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.
• 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,
Are you ready to kick your anterior knee pain to the curb? Contact DynamX Physical Therapy today to get started.
RUNN I NG ANALYS I S
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THIS EXERCISE FOR LEG PAIN RELIEF
If you’re into your running, you may have heard of something called a gait analysis. A gait analysis is a method for identifying biomechanical abnormalities in the gait cycle, or in other words, it’s a tool used to assess the way in which you walk and run. We utilize 2 high speed cameras, muscle EMG, Noraxon motion analysis software, and strength testing to deliver a detailed report with corrective
Exercisescopyrightof
Position yourself in a stride stance, back foot elevated on a bench or chair. Lower back knee towards the ground then return to starting upright position. Repeat 10 times per leg. SPLIT SQUAT - ELEVATED REAR LEG
exercise and movement retraining to improve your walking or running. This testing can help expedite your treatment and recovery by giving specific measurable data that helps focus your treatment sessions on your specific measurable issues.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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