Knee pain is a highly common complaint that can significantly disrupt your ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and participate in everyday activities or sports. Whether you're experiencing sharp, sudden pain from an injury or a persistent, dull ache from a chronic condition, Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C. is here to help. Our expert physical therapists specialize in accurately diagnosing the source of your knee pain and developing personalized treatment plans to alleviate discomfort, restore strength and mobility, and help you get back to a pain-free, active life.
Understanding Your Knee Pain
The knee is a complex joint, vulnerable to various injuries and conditions due to its role in weight-bearing and movement. Common causes of knee pain include:
- Osteoarthritis (OA): Degenerative "wear-and-tear" of the cartilage in the knee joint.
- Ligament Injuries: Sprains or tears to the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament), MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament), or LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament), often from sports.
- Meniscus Tears: Injuries to the C-shaped cartilage that cushions the knee joint.
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee/Jumper's Knee): Pain around the kneecap, often due to improper tracking or muscle imbalances.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons around the knee, such as patellar tendonitis or quadriceps tendonitis.
- Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the knee joint.
- IT Band Syndrome: Pain on the outside of the knee caused by tightness or friction of the iliotibial band.
- Fractures: Breaks in the bones around the knee (femur, tibia, patella).
- Referred Pain: Pain originating from the hip or lower back that is felt in the knee.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Knee Pain Treatment
At Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C., your treatment begins with a thorough evaluation to pinpoint the precise cause of your knee pain and identify any contributing factors, such as muscle weakness, inflexibility, or imbalances. Our physical therapists then create a customized rehabilitation program focused on relieving your symptoms, restoring full function, and preventing future problems.
Manual Therapy
- Joint Mobilization: Gentle, hands-on techniques to improve the mobility and reduce stiffness in the knee joint and surrounding areas, including the hip and ankle.
- Soft Tissue Mobilization: Addressing tightness and restrictions in muscles and fascia around the knee (e.g., quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, IT band).
- Patellar Mobilization: Specific techniques to improve the movement of the kneecap.
Therapeutic Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises: Targeted exercises to build strength in the muscles supporting the knee, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles, to improve stability and reduce stress on the joint.
- Flexibility and Stretching: Addressing muscle tightness that can impact knee mechanics, such as hamstrings, quadriceps, and IT band.
- Balance and Proprioception Training: Exercises to improve your body's awareness of the knee's position in space, crucial for stability and preventing re-injury, especially after ligament tears.
- Gait and Movement Retraining: Analyzing and correcting faulty walking or movement patterns that may be contributing to your knee pain.
Pain Management Modalities
- Heat and Cold Therapy: To reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms.
- Electrical Stimulation: To alleviate pain and promote muscle relaxation.
- Laser Therapy: Our advanced laser therapy can accelerate tissue healing and effectively reduce pain and inflammation at a cellular level, beneficial for various knee conditions including arthritis, tendonitis, and post-surgical recovery.
Education and Activity Modification
- Guidance on proper body mechanics during daily activities, exercise, and sports to protect your knees.
- Recommendations for activity modification to allow healing while maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Advice on footwear and bracing if appropriate.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- For patients recovering from knee surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, total knee replacement), we provide structured, progressive rehabilitation protocols tailored to your surgeon's guidelines to ensure optimal recovery and return to function.
Why Choose Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C. for Your Knee Pain?
- Expert Diagnosis: Our therapists are skilled in pinpointing the exact cause of your knee pain.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Every program is uniquely designed for your specific condition, severity, and goals.
- Hands-On Care: We combine effective manual therapy with targeted exercises for superior results.
- Focus on Long-Term Relief: Our aim is not just to reduce your current pain but to equip you with the tools to prevent future issues and return to full activity.
- Comprehensive and Integrated Approach: We utilize a range of therapies, including advanced modalities like laser therapy, for holistic and accelerated recovery.
Don't let knee pain keep you on the sidelines. Take the first step towards a more mobile, pain-free life. Contact Precision Rehab, Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C., Occupational, Physical & Hand Therapy, P.L.L.C. today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation and begin your journey to recovery.
