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Do you ever worry that while standing, your knees will “give out”? Do you look for the closest parking spot at your favorite store or avoid businesses that have a lot of stairs? Do you decline that invitaion from your friends or family because you fear your knee pain will slow them down? If this describes you, you are in the right place.
Knee pain can really put a damper on your life. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do, and prevent you from making some really great memories. Well, that ends now. Creekwood physiotherapy believes that you can get back to doing all the things you love, without the need for dangerous drugs or invasive surgery Schedule an appointment at our Edmonton, AB clinic today to get back to a healthy, active lifestyle!
Your knee is a hinge joint that can only move forward and backward. Did you know that to squat, your knees must support six times your body weight? Your knees should allow you to perform movements like standing, walking running and dancing with ease if they are operating properly. If your body is not properly aligned, it will not allow you to do the things you want it to without pain.
Knee pain can be brought on by a number things, included but not limited to:
ACL injury
There are four ligaments that connect our thighbone to your shinbone, the ACL being one of them. An ACL injury is usually common in perople who play sports, like soccer, basketball, or other sports that require sudden changes in direction.
Fractures
If you have a fall or experience a car accident, the bones of the knee, including the kneecap (patella), can be broken. You can also experience a knee fracture just by simply taking a wrong step if you have weakend bones by osteoporosis.
Torn meniscus
The meniscus is known as the shock absorder between your shinbone and thighbone. If you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it, this tough, rubbery cartilage may tear. Inflammation in the burase, the smnall scs of fluid that otuside of your knee joint, can occur as the result of a knee injury, preventing the tendons and ligaments from glidding smoothly over the joint.
Patellar tendintis
Tendons are the thick, fibrous tissues that attach muscles to bones. If they become irritated and inflamed, tendintis can occur. The patellar tendon, which allows you to kick, run and jump, runs from the kneecap ( patella ) to the shinbone. Patella tendintis usually occurs in runners, skiers, cyclists, and those involve in jumping sports and activites.
Seeing a licensed physiotherapist at Creekwood Physiotherapy for a thorough evaluation of your condition is the right way to determine the true cause of your knee pain. Request an appointment today!
Knee pain does not have to hold you back any longer; physiotherapy at our Edmonton, AB clinic can help. During your first appointment, one of our physitherapists will examine your knees for signs of misalignment or structural damagae, and evaluate your stance, posture, gait and range of motion. A customized treatment plan will be designed to release unnatural stress and strain on your knees, and together you will work to improve your overall joint funcation so you can get back to living your normal life with more flexiblity and less pain.
You will be given specific exercises to improve the stability of your knees and reduce your pain. Joint mobilization may also be included in your treatment plan to improve joint movement or other soft tissue treatments that help ease the pain and promote the recovery of damaged tissues.
The physiotherapy treatments at Creekwood Physiotherapy might be able to help you avoid having to undergo costly and painful surgey as well.
Now is the time to take control of your knee pain and keep it from hindering your life any futher. Get started on the path toward pain reduction today! Make and appointment at Creekwood Physiotherapy today to speak with one of our dedicated physiotherapists.
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