Knee Pain
In 2010, there were roughly 10.4 million patient visits to doctors’ offices because of common knee injuries such as fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears. Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors.
Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and rehabilitation exercises. Other injuries may require surgery to correct.
Common Knee Injuries
Acl Injury
MCL Sprain
LCL Sprain
Posterolateral Corner Injury
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia Patella
Patella Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Overuse Injuries
Osgood Sclatter’s
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patella Tendonitis/ Tendinopathy
Popliteus Tendinitis
Bursitis Knee
Runner’s Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
What Causes Common Knee Injuries?
Most people have had a minor knee problem at one time or another. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it’s not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury.Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects.
Although a knee problem is often caused by an injury, it may have another cause. Some people are more likely to develop knee problems than others. Many jobs, sports and recreation activities, getting older, or having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis increase your chances of having problems with your knees.
Common Treatments for Knee Pain & Injury
Knee pain has many causes and your knee treatment varies considerably depending on an accurate diagnosis. Treatment can involve simple knee mobilization techniques, massage, taping, stretches or strengthening exercises all the way through to a thorough rehabilitation protocol post knee reconstruction or knee replacement. A various of physiotherapy equipment can be used such as: