Knee pain often presents during everyday activities: descending stairs, walking to the bazaar, or standing up after sitting. Understanding how clinical physiotherapy treats knee pain helps patients approach recovery with confidence.
Common Causes of Knee Pain
- Osteoarthritis: Age-related thinning of the articular cartilage resulting in joint friction and stiffness.
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Poor patellar tracking leading to discomfort around the kneecap.
- Meniscal & Ligament Strains: Micro-tears or sprains resulting from twisting or athletic loading.
What Your Treatment Program Involves
Physical therapy for knee conditions focuses on three pillars:
- Joint Decompression & Pain Modulation: Manual techniques and therapeutic modalities to ease acute inflammation.
- Muscle Strengthening: Building strength in the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus medius to provide external stability to the joint.
- Functional Movement Retraining: Correcting gait and squatting mechanics to distribute load symmetrically.
