Is often first focused on controlling inflammation and breaking the inflammatory cycle.
Is walking good for Knee Pain?
Yes.
Gentle forms of exercise are always encouraged to your tolerance.
Restoring range of motion to the knee joint is important and pumping the synovial fluid and blood around the joint can be a great way to encourage healing.
Most health professionals will recommend 15-45mins on a stationary bike 3-5 times weekly to help rebuild range of motion and general strength in the knee.
What can I do to Relieve my Knee Pain?
Try 20 mins of heat packs on your knee.
Stretching your front and back of legs as well as calves
Have a hot bath or spa to keep them warm.
Consider the type of shoes you are wearing.
Maintain a healthy weight.
When should I worry about my knee pain?
You shouldn’t speak to your health care provider.
How to diagnose Knee Pain?
During a sports chiropractic examination patient will be examined from top to bottom.
Full spine check – Hips Knees and Ankles.
A full biomechanical assessment is the best approach to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
A specific knee assessment will be done with orthopaedic and gait testing.
With knees the location of the pain give us some huge clues as to the injured tissue.
Potential causes of knee pain.
Anterior knee pain:
Patello-femoral pain
Patella tendinitis
Patella dislocation
Anterior cruciate ligament injury
Posterior knee pain:
Knee joint effusion
Hamstring tendinopathy
Lateral knee pain:
Iliotibial band syndrome
Lateral meniscus damage
Lateral collateral ligament injury
Medial Knee pain:
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Medial meniscus injury
What can cause Knee Pain without Injury?
Referred pain from the hip and ankles.
Being overweight
Could be a sign of underlying arthritis
What can cause Knee Pain without Injury?
Referred pain from the hip and ankles.
Being overweight
Could be a sign of underlying arthritis
Is it normal for my Knee to click and pop?
Yes very normal.
Joint clicking is quite normal just like grey hair and wrinkles.
A clicking joint that is accompanied with alot of pain and discomfort is not normal and worth seeking the advice your health care provider.
What we do at AHAP for Knee Pain?
Thorough clinical history and examination
Orthopedic tests
Gait assessment
Full spine check
Specific knee assessment
Diagnosis
Once we have a working diagnosis, we will use different tools to help
