Keep Your Knees In Ship Shape Condition With Physiotherapy!
Do you scour the grocery store parking lot for a parking spot near the entrance because of knee pain? Do you ever avoid stairs and turn down activities you love because you are worried about your knees? If you are nodding your head, you should seek out the help of Physio For Life for knee pain relief in Vancouver.
Knee pain can be extremely uncomfortable, and finding knee pain relief in Vancouver can be difficult. Discomfort in your knees can prevent you from accomplishing your goals and living life to the fullest.
The good news is that physiotherapy can help you find knee pain relief without the use of drugs or invasive surgery.
Request an appointment at our Vancouver clinic to resume a healthy, active lifestyle!
Reasons for knee pain and discomfort
There are several reasons you may be experiencing knee pain, so it is normal to be unsure about what is causing your symptoms.
Your knee is a hinge joint that moves forward and backward with a minimum amount of rotation between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). You should be able to stand, walk, run, and dance with ease if your knees are in proper alignment. If you have knee pain, you will not be able to move as freely as you would like.
Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL injury
Four ligaments connect our femur to our tibia, one of which is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). People who participate in sports such as football and skiing that require quick changes in direction are more likely to suffer an ACL injury.
Patellar tendinitis
Tendons are thick, fibrous structures that connect muscles to bones. Tendinitis can occur when the tendons become irritated and inflamed. The patellar tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone), allowing you to kick, run, and jump. Patellar tendinitis is common in runners, skiers, cyclists, and those who engage in jumping sports and activities.
Knee bursitis or plica syndrome
A traumatic or overuse injury can cause inflammation in the bursae, which are small sacs of fluid that cushion the outside of your knee joint, or the plica which are folds of tissue around the knee cap. This can occur after sudden unaccustomed exercises such as running, riding a bike, using the stair machine, or any kind of repetitive exercise involving the knees.
Torn meniscus
The meniscus is a shock absorber located between the joint surfaces of your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). If you twist your knee quickly while bearing weight on it, the thick, rubbery cartilage may rip.
A thorough evaluation by a licensed physiotherapist at our Vancouver physiotherapy center is the best way to determine the true cause of your knee pain.
Chondromalacia Patella
Incorrect alignment in the body (such as collapsed foot arches or poor hip positioning) can lead to uneven tracking of the knee cap in its groove which can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage lining this joint. Normally, the knee cap should move up and down in its groove in a centered track, but the imbalance in muscle tension on the knee cap can shift its ideal motion, creating the rubbing of bone surfaces. As the cartilage becomes inflamed and frayed, it creates a painful condition worsened by stair climbing, squats, lunges, and prolonged sitting.
No matter what the cause of your knee pain may be, the physiotherapists at Physio For Life are here to help you find the relief you deserve.
Knee pain relief in Vancouver
During your first appointment, one of our physiotherapists will examine your knees for signs of misalignment or structural deformity, as well as your stance, posture, gait, and movement (e.g. squats).
You and the physiotherapist will collaborate to improve overall joint function so that you can return to your normal activities with more mobility and less pain. Your therapist will prescribe you exercises to strengthen and stabilize your knees. Our physiotherapist may use treatments to balance out all the forces in the body from head to toe.
Physiotherapy treatments at Physio For Life will also help you with pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee arthroscopy and debridement, and total knee replacement.
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Now is the time to take charge of your knee pain and prevent it from interfering with your life. Get started on the road to knee pain relief in Vancouver now! So, what are you waiting for?
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