Knee pain
Knee pain is one of the most common types of body pain that patient may experience, and it affects people from all ages. If you are suffering from knee pain, you may experience the following symptoms:
- You may hear crunching noises
- You may not be able to fully straighten your knee
- You may experience instability or weakness on your knee
- You may experience stiffness or swelling of your knee
Knee pain can be caused by an injury for example fractures, torn meniscus, knee bursitis and more. It can also be a mechanical problem such as loose body, dislocated kneecap, or iliotibial band syndrome. Or it can be caused by types of arthritis for instance Gout, septic arthritis, Pseudogout and more. The best way for you to find out the cause of your knee pain is to consult with your GP.
Physiotherapy for patients with knee pain
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in treating your knee pain. If you are suffering from this condition it is important for you to receive a right type of diagnosis. A professional physiotherapist identifies the type of condition you are suffering from and advices you on the treatment that best suits your condition.
The general goals during your physiotherapy sessions can be to reduce the stiffness and pain, working on strategies to prevent any pains recurring, improve your motion on head and neck and many more. Types of treatments depends on the condition of the patient. In some cases the pain may not be completely eliminated but it can be reduced or managed with physiotherapy sessions.
At Merrylands Rehab Centre
At Merrylands Rehab Centre we understand how difficult it can be for our patients to do their day-to-day activities with pain. We use the most advanced technological facilities to help you manage your pain in a fast and effective manner. As physiotherapy professionals, we are committed to provide you with the best treatment that suits your circumstances and condition.
The types of treatment we provide for back pain include:
- Laser therapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Exercise
- Electrotherapy
- Kinesiology taping
- Rigid taping
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy and hands on treatment
If you require more information on the treatments above, click on the links provided to learn more.
If you have any further questions in relation to this condition, feel free to chat with us on our social media platforms or call us on (02) 9637 5708.