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GET BACK ON YOUR FEET WITH ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN RELIEF
INSIDE: • How Can Physical Therapy Help Treat Anterior Knee Pain? • Patient Success Spotlight • Healthy Recipe • ReQuest Physical Therapy Is Still Serving You During This Difficult Time
Whether you have pain or have been suffering for a long time, seeing a physical therapist at ReQuest Physical Therapy can help you return to a more active and pain-free life. Give us a call today:
• GAINESVILLE: (352) 373-2116 • TIOGA CENTER: (352) 692-2131
Over 50 million Americans deal with some sort of knee trouble, as the knees are the second most common injured joint. Therefore, it is essential to know what you can do to prevent knee troubles from even starting. Anterior knee pain is a common type of knee pain that develops in the front and center of the knee. Some common symptoms of anterior knee pain include stiffness, muscle weakness, and difficulties walking, especially when climbing stairs or squatting. It is also common for the knee to “catch” or “lock” with anterior knee pain during certain activities, hindering movement. Most all knee pain can be attributed to one of the following issues: • Poor muscle strength. • Imbalance of muscular strength, with some muscles feeling weaker and others feeling stronger. • Poor muscle coordination. • Poor biomechanics of walking and/or running. • Lack of flexibility.
Many anterior knee pain conditions can be fixed with surgery; however, by consulting with a physical therapist early on, you can manage your symptoms and avoid the need for an invasive surgery. Current literature suggests that conservativemanagement focused on promotion of strength and dynamic stability is just as effective, if not more so, in short- and long- term relief, as compared to surgery for anterior knee pain. What should I do if I experience anterior knee pain? Many people try to push through the pain that they feel. However, this can actually cause an issue to worsen and become more problematic. Sharp or dull pain in the knee should be paid attention to and not pushed through. While exercising, it is also important to make sure you are doing adequate warming up prior to exercising as muscles and tissues require internal lubrication to work properly. Warming up brings natural fluids to the area to help with lubrication, improving elasticity and function. In addition, make sure to properly stretch after exercising to ensure that flexibility is maintained.
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