knee pain

Knee Pain Rehabilitation Therapy

What Is the Root of My Knee Pain?

A knee injury, excessive usage, or an underlying ailment may all result in discomfort. The following conditions and illnesses may result in knee pain:

  • Meniscus Fracture from Knee Bursitis Tear
  • ACL tears due to arthritis sprains/strains
  • Patellar tendinitis
  • PFS, or patellofemoral syndrome

In what ways may physical therapy benefit my knee pain?

You should see your doctor or a knee specialist if you are having knee pain. Physical therapy for your knees may then be recommended by your doctor as part of your treatment plan.

A physical therapist at MPOWER Physical Therapy will create a treatment plan that is unique to you, your condition, and your injury.

Your physical therapist may use manual therapy, dry needling, activity modification, range-of-motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and strengthening exercises to treat your knee discomfort. Knee discomfort caused by muscles is treated with lioresal 10.

5 Knee Pain Physical Therapy Exercises

Try these 5 stretches and strengthening exercises if you have knee pain. Stop engaging in any of these activities that make your knee discomfort worse and see a physical therapist for help.

Squatting up to a wall

Place your feet firmly against a wall. Keeping your back to the wall, step your feet out 1–2 feet in front of you. Once you are comfortably seated, slide your back down the wall. Three times, hold this position for 5 seconds each.

Stretch out your quadriceps.

Start by getting up. Lift one foot off the ground and bring it to your buttocks with one hand. For 15 to 30 seconds, hold this stretch. To maintain your balance, keep your other hand firmly planted on a chair or a wall. Continue with the other leg.

Hamstrings’ range of motion

Your legs should be straight and bent when you lay on your back. Reaching both hands to your foot (or as far as your arms will allow) while maintaining this posture for 15 seconds. After five reps, switch to the other leg and carry out the exercise again.

At a low level, squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended. Slowly lower yourself into the standard squatting position. Return to your starting location when three seconds have passed. ten times total.

Equine raising

Place your feet shoulder-width apart as you stand. Lift your heels slowly, then bring them back down. Repeat each set 10 times. If you find this workout simple, try doing it while holding teeny weights.

Avoid Donning Non-Supportive Shoes

If Your Knee Hurts

High heels or flat-soled shoes might make your knee pain worse. When feasible, choose shoes that give space for your toes and support the natural arch of your foot.

excessive slumber

If you have significant knee discomfort or an injury, see a doctor right once, and stay away from using the hurt knee. When your knees are just somewhat hurting, becoming too relaxed might make things worse. For people with knee soreness, walking or swimming may be helpful. Muscle relaxants are treated with baclofen 10.

Foods with Activating Effects

Fried meals and foods high in salt and sugar may cause the body to become more inflammatory. Avoid ingesting anything that might make your knee pain and inflammation worse if you already have knee discomfort.

Activities that make pain worse

Instead of continuing the exercise or activity that is making your knee pain worse, consider physical therapy.