Physical Therapist's Guide to Knee Pain Relief - ProMet

1. Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Treatment Treatmentfor Knee Pain for Knee Pain Relief Relief Physical Therapy for knee pain treatment involves a thorough evaluation & assessment of your entire lower extremity from your hip to your foot. Your Physical Therapist can assess your knee pain and according to the condition they accordingly. prescribe the right treatments

2. Anatomy of the Knee Anatomy of the Knee The human knee is a hinge joint that is comprised of the tibia (shin) and the femur (thigh). The patella, or kneecap, is located in the front of the knee. The knee is supported by four ligaments. Two shock absorbers, each called a meniscus, are found within the knee. Pain in the knee joint can be caused by repetitive trauma and strain or by any injury. Occasionally it occurs for no apparent reason. When knee joint pain occurs, you may have experience functional limitations that include difficulty in walking, rising from sitting, or ascending & descending stairs.

3. Types of Knee Pain Types of Knee Pain ❖ Acute Knee Pain ❖ Chronic Knee Pain Acute Knee Pain Acute Knee Pain Acute Knee Pain can be caused by an acute injury or infection. It's usually the most severe and occurs nearly 1-7 days after any injury. During this time, you should rest the knee & let the knee injury heal before initiating any motion.

4. Chronic Knee Pain Chronic Knee Pain Chronic Knee Pain is far differ from Temporary Knee Pain. Many people experience temporary knee pain as a result of any injury or any accident. Chronic Knee Pain is a Long term pain which rarely goes away without any treatment, and it isn’t always attributable to one incident. It’s most often the result of various causes or conditions. Chronic Knee Pain is a common problem. It can happen for a no. of various reasons, and it can make it difficult to walk and function in person's everyday life.

5. Role of Physical Therapy in Knee Pain Role of Physical Therapy in Knee Pain Physical Therapist are trained professionals who designed their effective injury prevention and treatment program, in addition to a comprehensive rehabilitation program for the knee pain. The goal of physical therapy is to restore the mobility to your knee as early as possible. A patient should expect to attend 2-3 physical therapy sessions a week over the course of several weeks, depending on the severity of the injury.

6. Physical Therapy Treatment in Knee Pain Physical Therapy Treatment in Knee Pain ➢ CRYO THERAPY ➢ ELECTRO THERAPY ➢ HYDRO THERAPY ➢ EXERCISE THERAPY ➢ MANUAL THERAPY

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