Knee

The knee is one of the most important and complex joints in the body. It is what is known as a ‘hinge’ joint. As the central point for four major bones, four main ligaments, and several key muscle groups, the knee can be a troublesome area for many people. Knee injuries can occur in many ways, including simple wear and tear of the cartilage covering the bone, overuse of the muscles, or traumatic or sporting injuries.

If you have pain, or a niggle that won’t go away, don’t ignore it.

Here at The Physio & Therapy Rooms in Barrowford, we offer treatment for all types of knee problems, with our aim always being to improve your quality of life by easing your pain, increasing your mobility and getting you back to doing the things you enjoy.

Get in touch today to start your recovery.

“By far, this is the best physiotherapy treatment I have received! Dan made me feel very comfortable and the treatment provided was second to none.

Initially, I was sceptical when I was told that my pain could actually be healed and I could make a full recovery. However, now, here I am, approaching the end of my treatment, with hardly any pain at all! Highly recommended with no hesitation at all.

Extremely professional at all times. Therapy is provided in a relaxed and super clean environment. Appointments were scheduled to suit my needs and fit in around the children which was extremely helpful. Didn’t ever think a physiotherapist could be so accommodating. Can’t thank Dan enough!”

Erim A, Nelson

The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Acute knee injuries occur suddenly, usually from direct impact or twisting, whereas chronic knee pain develops gradually over time, often through weakness in, or overuse of the thigh muscles.

Our team of experienced physiotherapists treat a wide range of conditions but some of the more common knee problems that we routinely offer relief from are:

  • Ligament Injuries – This type of injury (often referred to as a sprain or tear) is one of the most common injuries of the knee and can cause pain, instability, tenderness, and weakness. There are several ligaments in the knee but the most painful and most commonly injured are the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the latter being injured mainly whilst playing contact sports.
  • Cartilage Injuries – There are three types of cartilage in the body. In the knee, one type (fibrocartilage), called meniscus acts as the knee’s shock absorber, whilst the other (hyaline cartilage) coats the surfaces of the joints to decrease friction. If any of this cartilage becomes damaged, torn, or wears away (osteoarthritis), it can cause acute swelling, pain, stiffness, locking, or ‘giving way’ of the knee joint.
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) – This is the main form of arthritis and is known as the ‘wear and tear’ of a joint. More common in the knee, the protective cartilage on the back of the kneecap can wear away, resulting in swelling, pain, stiffness, aching, and limited movement of the joint.
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) – This is the main form of arthritis and is known as the ‘wear and tear’ of a joint. More common in the knee, the protective cartilage on the back of the kneecap can wear away, resulting in swelling, pain, stiffness, aching, and limited movement of the joint.
  • Runner’s Knee – Runner’s knee is the common term used to describe iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, characterised by what can be severe pain to the outside of the knee. The term is also often used to refer to one of several conditions that cause pain around the knee, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, and anterior knee pain (AKP) syndrome, which cause pain in the front of the knee.
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease – Whilst it can occur in adults, this most commonly occurs in very active children and adolescents experiencing growth spurts and can cause a very painful, bony bump on the shin bone just below the knee.
  • Rehabilitation Following Joint Replacement Surgery – Following any surgery, the correct treatment and advice, provided in a timely manner, is vital but unfortunately not always available. Physiotherapy helps to restore joint function and independence after surgery, and can help improve pain management and confidence. Without this timely treatment and advice, recovery may be delayed and the joint can become very painful.
  • Overuse Problems – As their name implies, overuse injuries develop as a result of frequent strain on the knee joint. These repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) include issues such as bursitis, and osteoarthritis.
  • Fat Pad Impingement – This occurs when the fat pad beneath the kneecap becomes impinged or ‘pinched’ and causes pain and tenderness around the knee.

For more information, or to make an appointment to start your recovery, we would encourage you to call our friendly team in Barrowford on 01282 509500 who will be more than happy to help.

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