STOP ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
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What Causes Anterior Knee Pain? Anterior knee pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Numerous possible conditions are causing pain to be felt in the front of the knee. Most commonly, the kneecap (patella) has an abnormality or muscular imbalance causing an issue with its movement in the groove it rides in. It is essential to identify the exact location of the symptoms and the activities that provoke them to determine the likely cause of the pain. Pain in the front of the knee can come from many sources, including: • Weak or overused muscles • Bursitis • Articular cartilage damage (chondromalacia patella) • Tendonitis • Swelling due to fluid buildup in the knee joint (i.e., ACL injury or meniscus tear) Our physical therapists will perform a thorough examination and use our in-depth knowledge of the structures and typical injury patterns to identify what is causing your pain and how to resolve it! How Can Physical Therapy Help Treat Anterior Knee Pain? Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your movement, walking patterns, strength, joint mobility, patella tracking, and proprioception to get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and treat it accordingly. It’s Your Body, It’s Your Choice No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of New Jersey, you have direct access to physical therapy! Why not use it!
Specific tests include the following: • Pain location and type • Instability problems • Alignment of the entire lower extremity • Tightness of muscle
• Muscle weakness or imbalances
• Patellar position (i.e. the position of the kneecap is up or down, to one side or another, tilted or rotated)
Additional indications that physical therapy intervention is needed include difficulty performing specific functional tests, including challenges with squatting, step-up/down exercises, and single-leg balance. Anterior knee pain is often due to faulty hip mechanics, so any assessment needs to involve the entire lower extremity. There is strong evidence for the benefits of a therapeutic exercise program that incorporates the hip extensors, abductors and external rotators, quadriceps, and core musculature. In addition, working on coordination and stability training will help to achieve optimal results. We will create an individualized treatment plan specifically for you and your unique needs, so you can get back to living Anterior knee pain is a common condition that responds to physical therapy interventions focused on patient education and restoring muscle capacity to handle progressive loads. Our therapeutic programs will include exercises that help to reduce and/or manage pain. Education is essential to understanding the condition you are dealing with and the underlying issues causing your problems. Strengthening is the foundation for long-term improvements in pain and function. We will implement movement retraining based on any faulty techniques that are identified during activities that provoke pain. If you live with recurring knee pain or discomfort that has lasted for more than 7-10 days, it is in your best interest to see a physical therapist. At Restore Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts in joint movement and function. We can help you figure out why you are experiencing pain and how to resolve it. CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. a pain-free life as quickly as possible. What To Expect At Physical Therapy
•Relieve your pain •Improve your gait and balance •Save time •Save money •Improve your health naturally CALL Today! 856-396-8131
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