When there is a direct impact to the knee (as commonly seen in sports injuries), the knee joint can twist or stretch beyond its normal capacity causing ligament tears, muscle tears, or cartilage injuries. Inflammation of protective cushioning in the knee joint (meniscus), or fluid-filled sacs inside the knee joint (bursitis), can also occur as a result of excessive wear and tear in the knee.
Knee injuries may be associated with joint swelling. This makes simple activities like bending the knee or putting weight on the leg difficult and painful.
Physical therapy can help reduce pain, regain function and restore strength in the knee. If you suffer from knee pain, you may benefit from attending two to three physical therapy sessions a week over the course of several weeks, depending on the severity of the injury.
Physical therapists are trained health care professionals who can design an effective injury prevention program, in addition to a comprehensive rehabilitation program for the knee. The goal of physical therapists is to restore mobility to your knee as quickly as possible.
A Safe and Effective Treatment Plan
Physical therapy will help you recover from your pain and get you back to normal mobility. One of the treatment objectives is strategic strengthening of the muscles around the knee to make the joint more stable, while protecting sensitive tissues during the healing process.
Depending on the results of your evaluation, physical therapists may use heat to warm up the area, and ice to cool down muscles and reduce swelling. Ultrasound may also be used to help rehabilitate the knee. This treatment uses high frequency sound waves to stimulate deep tissues in the body, facilitate healing and improve blood flow to the tissues.
We’ll Stand Beside You
Physical therapists are trained to recognize biomechanical deficiencies in the body. This allows them to design a program to help you move and use muscles more efficiently. They can identify areas of weakness and poor mobility around the knee joint and design an exercise program to restore muscle balance between the quadriceps (muscles that extend the knee) and hamstrings (muscles that flex the knee).
It’s important to discuss prior injuries, since this will help them plan your treatment and intensity of exercises.
There’s no reason to live with knee pain as we are here to help you get back on your feet, regain mobility, and return to your daily activities. So, call us today, we’ll stand by you and help you recover quickly.
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