Physiotherapy and knee pain. Does it help??

Physiotherapy can be highly beneficial in the treatment of knee pain. It aims to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance the overall function of the knee joint. Here are some ways in which physiotherapy can help with knee pain:
1. Pain management: Physiotherapists employ various techniques to alleviate pain, such as manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, and electrotherapy. These methods help reduce inflammation, relax muscles, and promote healing.
2. Strengthening exercises: Physiotherapists prescribe specific exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles. Strengthening these muscles helps provide better support to the knee, relieving stress and reducing pain.
3. Range of motion exercises: Knee pain often restricts the joint’s range of motion. Physiotherapists use targeted exercises to improve flexibility and restore the knee’s full range of motion. This may involve stretches, gentle movements, and joint mobilization techniques.
4. Balance and proprioception training: Knee pain can affect balance and coordination. Physiotherapists incorporate exercises that challenge balance and enhance proprioception (awareness of body position) to improve stability and prevent falls or further injuries.
5. Gait analysis and correction: Abnormal walking patterns (gait abnormalities) can contribute to knee pain. A physiotherapist can assess your gait and identify any issues. They may provide corrective techniques, such as retraining proper walking mechanics or suggesting assistive devices like braces or orthotics, to alleviate knee pain and promote efficient movement.
6. Modalities and adjunctive treatments: Physiotherapy may involve the use of additional modalities like heat or cold therapy, ultrasound, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). These techniques can provide temporary pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing.
7. Patient education and self-management: Physiotherapists educate patients about their condition, proper posture, body mechanics, and strategies for pain management. They may also suggest home exercises and self-care techniques to promote ongoing recovery and prevent further knee problems.

If you are having any knee problems that are starting to slow you down and not let you participate in life as much as you want, please give the clinic a call at 668-4886 and book an appointment with one of our highly qualified therapists.