The knees are the largest joints in the body and bear a heavy, heavy load. This makes knee injuries extremely common. In addition to pain that occurs when the knee is stationary, many people with knee injuries report being unable to bend their knee without feeling pain. If this type of pain lasts for more than a few days to a week, you should seek assistance from a qualified medical professional.
For nearly any type of knee pain, physical therapy is a great form of treatment that can take a natural and functional approach to relieving pain and improving mobility. If you’re looking to overcome knee injuries including runner’s knee and ACL or MCL sprains, or even age-related conditions like arthritis, a physical therapist can help.
Working with a physical therapist to improve knee mobility and relieve pain
The first step when you meet with a therapist is to undergo an assessment to establish a baseline for treatment. This will typically include the following steps:
- A review of your health history, including any relevant diagnostic imagery
- Questions and answers about your symptoms and how they’re affecting daily activities
- Discussion about your treatment goals
- Hands-on physical examination to identify painful areas
- Movement, stability and posture tests to assess knee function and biomechanics
With this information, your physical therapist can work with you to develop a customized treatment plan consisting of manual therapies, movement training, therapeutic exercises and other interventions. By increasing muscle strength, stretching and mobilizing soft tissue, fixing biomechanical issues and improving posture, patients can find themselves with less pain and increased range of motion in the knee.
Start your treatment journey at SOL Physical Therapy + Performance today
At SOL, our biomechanical experts understand the primary causes of knee pain and how to isolate it and treat it in patients. Since no two cases of knee pain are exactly the same, we take an individualized and collaborative approach to treatment that is built on respect, communication and one-on-one care.
If you’re ready to overcome knee pain and get back to the people and activities you love, contact us today and schedule your initial appointment with one of our representatives.
