Physiotherapy Can Help You Resolve Unwanted Knee Pain
Do you experience knee pain or swelling that affects your ability to squat or climb stairs? Does your knee catch or lock up, making it difficult to perform daily tasks that once seemed simple? At Expert Physio Plus, our physiotherapists can help you find relief and get you moving again!
Knee pain can be debilitating, making walking, running, and moving difficult. It may even hinder your ability to do more sedentary activities like watching a movie or taking a long car ride.
Often, this pain leads to avoiding activity, but this strategy does not help in the long run. Inactivity often leads to more dysfunction and disability. Fortunately, our physiotherapists have extensive training in the body’s musculoskeletal system, including the knee. If your symptoms are severe or last more than a few weeks, your first step should be to contact our team! At Expert Physio Plus, we can help get you moving once again by relieving your pain and enhancing your body’s natural healing process. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Our Patients Get Great Results
“I injured both my knees two years apart. Right after my first injury (hockey accident), I went to see Mina immediately and my knee started to heal right away and within a few weeks I got back 100% functionality. I did not go to see Mina right away after my second injury (ski accident) hoping to get healed without physio. Well, my knee did not heal by itself. After a few weeks of suffering, I went to see Mina and after a few sessions my knee started to get significantly better. Despite the fact that my ACL was completely torn and my meniscus was in pieces, I got back knee functionality for about 90%. Thanks to Expert Physio Plus, my knee healed to a level that surgery became optional and not mandatory. ” – Antal P.
What Are The Most Common Knee Injuries?
Your knee is one of the largest joints in your body, made up of a complex system of bones, tendons, and ligaments. Knee injuries can result from direct contact or a sudden movement that strains the knee. When no specific event is connected to the damage, the pain might result from aging, injury, or repeated stress on the knee. The location of your pain helps determine which structures are involved and can help ensure proper treatment. Here are some of the most common causes of knee pain:
Arthritis
The most common type of arthritis for knee pain is osteoarthritis (OA). This condition occurs when the cartilage surrounding your joints deteriorates, and the joint no longer has a sufficient cushion between the bone. This leads to joint inflammation with varying levels of pain and dysfunction.
Meniscus Injuries
The meniscus serves as a shock absorber and helps maintain stability in the knee. A meniscus tear can be caused by harsh contact or activity when the knee twists suddenly. Some tears are the result of wear and tear.
Ligament Injuries
Our bones are connected by ligaments. The ligaments in your knee act like leather straps to hold the bones together and keep your knee stable. Ligaments are often stretched or torn during a sudden motion. The important ligaments in the knee include:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): The ACL is located in the center of the knee and controls rotation and forward movement of the shin bone.
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): The PCL is located in the back of the knee and controls the backward movement of the shin bone.
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): The MCL is on the inside of your knee and provides stability to sideway motions.
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL): The LCL is on the outside of your knee and provides stability to the sideways motions.
Tendonitis
Your tendons are thick connective tissues that attach muscles to bones. Tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed due to repetitive movements. It is common with jumping and landing motions and sports like skiing, cycling, or hurdling.
Contact us today!
If you are living with knee pain, contact Expert Physio Plus today. We’ll help you find a knee pain solution that works for you!
How Physiotherapy Can Help Your Knee Pain
Regardless of the cause, knee pain can make it hard to walk, rise from a chair, climb stairs, or play sports. Our physiotherapists will work with you to help ease your pain and get you back to doing what you love!
Physiotherapy for knee pain involves a thorough assessment of your entire lower extremity, including your hip, knee, and foot. Our team will examine your knee for signs of misalignment or structural damage and assess your stance, gait, and functional movements like squats and steps. Your therapist will prescribe the right treatments, such as manual therapy or therapeutic exercise, to help decrease your knee pain and improve overall mobility. Ultimately, we will provide you with a supervised, progressive program designed to address your specific symptoms. Our programs aim to reduce pain and restore function through range-of-motion, strength training, proprioception, and neuromuscular control activities.
Staff Spotlight
Helen Youssef
Helen first learned about athletic therapy when she tore her ACL playing soccer when she was 14. Underwent surgery and had a long rehabilitation process. Through that process, she grew fascination for the human body and wanted to help other people feel better as she did. Since she played many sports growing up, and still do to this day, like volleyball, badminton, tennis, ping pong and more, becoming an athletic therapist seemed like the perfect fit for her.
Service Spotlight: Athletic Therapy
A recreational runner dealing with knee pain every time they hit the trails. A high-level basketball player who tore their ACL in the middle of a game. A student-athlete with persistent knee stiffness.
What do they all have in common? Simple: They’ve all benefited from athletic therapy!
Athletic therapy is a field of healthcare focused on preventing, assessing, and addressing sports-related musculoskeletal complaints. Athletic therapists offer both on-the-field care and long-term injury rehabilitation. The athletic therapist at Expert Physio Plus is a lifelong athlete who’s helped patients of all ages. She’ll work closely with you to develop a personalized program to address any knee complaints, all with the goal of helping you return to the activities you love the most. Call us today to learn more about our athletic therapy services and how they might benefit you!
Our Patients Get Great Results
“I was recommended Expert Physio Plus from a friend and I’m very glad I decided to see them to help with my knee injury. I received athletic therapy from Helen Youssef and she was fantastic. Every session was interesting, fun and different. It really felt like a personal program tailored for me and my specific needs. I noticed improvements with every session and can finally play sports without needing my knee brace and without any pain. Thank you for everything!” – Robert Elias
Struggling with Knee Pain or Immobility? Try a Custom Knee Brace!
Knee pain can dramatically impact your quality of life. Whether it stems from osteoarthritis or a severe injury, discomfort and restricted mobility can make it challenging to participate in daily life.
One technique we offer at Expert Physio Plus is a custom knee brace. Unlike an off-the-shelf brace, a custom device is fitted to your anatomy for maximum comfort and effectiveness. A custom knee brace provides more support and stability, making it easier for you to move and reducing your injury risk.
Who Benefits from a Custom Knee Brace?
We generally recommend custom knee braces in two circumstances:
- You’ve suffered a ligament injury. A knee brace helps stabilize any looseness in your knee joint, protecting your knee as you work through rehabilitation.
- You have knee osteoarthritis. A knee brace helps remove pressure from the knee joint, reducing pain. This will make it easier for you to become more active (which will further help with pain).
Do either of these circumstances apply to you? Then set up an initial appointment at Expert Physio Plus! Our physiotherapists will guide you through the entire process, including assessing your needs, fitting the brace, and ensuring you’re using it correctly.
Congratulations Sam!
We are thrilled to share the joyous news that our client care coordinator Sam has welcomed a new addition to his family! Baby Esmeralda brought immense happiness and love. Congratulations to Sam and his family on this wonderful milestone. We wish them all the best during this precious time!