Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Anterior Knee Pain Relief
If Your Knee Pain Just Won’t Stop, This One’s For You!
Does the front of your knee hurt when you step up and down stairs? Is it painful around your kneecap when you walk or run? If so, you might have something called anterior knee pain. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a route to pain relief without relying on medication or surgical procedures. Instead, we help you focus on education and targeted exercises to work with the body’s natural ability to heal and recover.
Our team of skilled physical therapists at First Choice Physical Therapy will get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and create a personalized plan to help you recover and get back to doing the things you love – pain-free.
Don’t just live with your knee pain. Call us today to book an appointment and start feeling better!
How To Know If You Have Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior knee pain is typically felt at the front of and around your kneecap. Patients also experience:
- Stiffness in your knee that makes it difficult to bend
- Weakness in muscles that support the knee
- Trouble with activities like getting up and down from chairs and climbing stairs
- Popping or cracking sounds in your knee
Knee pain can range from sharp to dull and acute to chronic. There often is more than one cause of anterior knee pain. Some common causes include:
- Overuse
- Muscle imbalance or weakness (especially the thigh and hip muscles)
- Injury
- Damage to cartilage underneath the kneecap
How Physical Therapy Can Help
It’s not uncommon for individuals to attempt to ignore knee pain, hoping it will go away with time. Unfortunately, that approach can lead to increased pain, a worsening condition, or even cause a new injury elsewhere in the body.
Our physical therapists design every program based on the individual needs and goals of our patients. At your first appointment, we’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your medical history and existing condition to understand the details of your pain. We’ll want to know facts and details, like:
- Where, specifically, your knee hurts
- Observe how your lower body is compensating for the pain
- Evaluate to identify muscle weakness
- Assess your knee and kneecap mobility
We’ll also discuss your questions and concerns and set achievable goals for success. Your physical therapy program will include specialized techniques and exercises designed to:
- Reduce any swelling and alleviate your knee pain
- Restore and improve your mobility
- Strengthen muscles to support your knee joint
- Improve your gait, balance, and coordination to ensure you restore your function
Physical Therapy for Anterior Knee Pain and More
The sooner you address your knee pain with physical therapy, the sooner you’ll get back to doing what you love. Our dedicated and experienced physical therapists will help you understand your knee pain and help you get better with strength and confidence.
If you or someone you know has been missing out on aspects of life due to anterior knee pain, give us a call today. Let’s begin your journey to a pain-free you with the natural recovery power of physical therapy!
How To Have a Great Summer–PT Style!
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and school is winding down. That means one thing: summer is on its way! Here are some tips to ensure a healthy summer for you and your family:
- Drink plenty of water. While you should strive to stay hydrated all year round, it’s particularly important in warmer weather.
- Ease back into summer activities gradually: Whether you’re hitting the pool more frequently or taking more evening walks thanks to the later sunsets, avoid doing too much too soon. Start slow, don’t push too hard, and remember to warm up first.
- Don’t skip your PT sessions. We know summer’s busy. But keeping up with your physical therapy will help you stay active and pain-free throughout the season–and beyond!
Ready to make the most of the summer months? Schedule an appointment with First Choice Physical Therapy today!
What’s Making Your Knee Hurt?
Knee pain is no joke! It can sideline you from recreational activities, make it hard to climb stairs, and just get in the way of everyday life. But what causes that annoying ache? Let’s look at three common culprits.
Overuse Injuries occur due to repeated movements like running, jumping, or twisting because your knees work overtime to absorb the weight and pressure of your movements. That activity can lead to:
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons, the soft tissues that connect muscles to bones.
- Bursitis: Swelling in the small fluid sacs that cushion the knee joint.
Degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis cause inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage. This wearing away of the cartilage removes the cushion-like protection between the bones that make up the knee joint.
Injuries like those from a fall, sports mishap, or even a weird twist are frequent culprits of knee pain.
- Torn Ligaments: A tear in the tough bands that hold your knee bones together (like an ACL injury) can cause pain, swelling, and a feeling like your knee is giving out.
- Meniscus Tears: The meniscus is a type of cartilage in your knee that acts as a shock absorber. A tear usually hurts on one side of the knee and can make it difficult to bed.
Don’t try to tough it out! Contact us today for pain relief you can feel.
