Physiotherapy for Knee Pain in Okotoks, AB

When you feel like your knee will give way while walking or experience pain when you touch your knee, you should seek medical help. Without proper treatment, knee pain may worsen or even lead to a disability. Fortunately, Dynamic Physiotherapy has a team of experienced physiotherapists who can assess your condition and prescribe appropriate treatment. 

What is Knee Pain?

Knee pain is discomfort felt around the knee. It may occur if you sustain an injury, have a medical condition, or have mechanical problems. Besides pain, you may experience symptoms like weakness, swelling, redness, and an inability to straighten your knee or walk fully.

You are likely to experience knee pain if you are overweight, play certain sports like football, basketball, or volleyball that overuse your knee muscles or have sustained a previous knee injury. 

What Are The Benefits Of Knee Pain Physiotherapy Okotoks?

Knee pain physiotherapy offers numerous benefits for your condition. Our physiotherapists will assess your condition to develop a treatment plan that can help;

• Provide pain relief
• Improve mobility and range of motion
• Improve balanceaa
• Stabilize the knee and restore joint function
• Lower the risk of re-injury
• Reduce the need for medications
• Lower the need for surgery

Physiotherapy Techniques For Knee Pain Relief Okotoks, AB

The primary aim of physiotherapy is to provide pain relief. We use the following physiotherapy techniques to address knee pain;

• Therapeutic exercises
• Cold and heat therapy
• Manual therapy
• Electrical stimulation

Common Physiotherapy Exercises For Knee Pain In Okotoks

After a thorough evaluation and assessment, your physiotherapist will develop a treatment plan, including targeted knee pain exercises. These exercises are easy to do and should not overstretch you. Your physiotherapist will also show you how to do them to avoid overexerting yourself or worsening your knee pain. 

Common physiotherapy exercises for knee pain include;

• Quadriceps stretch
• Hamstring stretch
• Bridges
• One-leg stance
• Wall squats
• Calf raise

Why Should You Choose Knee Pain Physiotherapy Okotoks?

You may have a stiff or locked knee when there is a pain in the region. Sometimes, your knees may even give out, or you may hear a popping sound. Regardless of your symptoms, getting prompt treatment is crucial.

Dynamic Physiotherapy in Okotoks consists of a team of experienced physiotherapists who are available to attend to your needs. We are patient and will listen to you to help you get the best treatment and get back on your feet in no time. Kindly contact us to schedule an appointment.

FAQs

What Are the Most Common Causes of Knee Pain?

The most common causes of knee pain include injury, arthritis, overuse, and a dislocated knee cap.

What Kind of Injuries Can Cause Knee Pain?

An injury affecting the bones, cartilage, and ligaments of your knee joint can cause pain. The most common injuries that can cause knee pain include fractures, ACL injury, patellar tendinitis, knee bursitis, and a torn meniscus.

What Are the Symptoms of a Knee Injury?

The most common symptoms of a knee injury include swelling and stiffness, weakness and instability, popping noise, and an inability to straighten your knee fully. You may also experience redness and warmth to the touch and find it difficult to bear weight on the knee.