Overview about knee pain and knee pain physiotherapy
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain.
Common causes of knee pain at older age ?
Osteoarthritis :
It is a degenerative condition that occurs when the cartilage in the knee wears away, causing bones to rub together. It's the most common type of arthritis that affects the knee and is the leading cause of disability for people over 65. Osteoarthritis can be caused by being overweight or repeated injuries.
Tendinopathy :
Inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which can cause pain and tenderness around the joint. Tendons become less flexible with age, making tendinitis more likely to develop.
Others type of arthritis :
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation in the joints, including the knees. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint, and pseudogout is caused by calcium crystals.
Other causes of knee pain in old age includes :
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Baker Cyst
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Infections in the bone or joint around the knee
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Cancer that spreads to or starts in the bones .
Common causes of knee pain in young adults :
Sedentary lifestyle: Less physical activity can cause decreased muscle power.Weakness of quadricep muscle (QUAD or thigh muscle ) can cause knee pain while running , stair climbing e.t.c
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Overuse:Repetitive motions, such as jumping or running, can cause knee pain. Or it is most common athletics such as football, badminton and tennis players.
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome: Also known as runner's knee, this can be caused by muscle imbalances, injuries, or overuse.
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Osgood-Schlatter disease: Also known as jumper's knee, this condition is only found in children and teenagers.
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Tendinitis:Inflammation of the tendon, which can be caused by overuse or deconditioned tissue.
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Torn ligament: An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial collateral ligament (MCL) can cause swelling, bleeding, or an unstable knee. ACL injuries are common in sports that involve sudden changes in direction, like basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
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Torn cartilage:Also known as a meniscus tear, this can cause pain on the inside or outside of the knee.
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Rheumatoid arthritis:An autoimmune condition that can affect young adults, though it's more common in middle-aged and older people.
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Other causes of knee pain include: Iliotibial band syndrome, Dislocated kneecap, Fractured kneecap or other bones, and Strain or sprain and bursitis .
An early assessment for knee pain is important because its helps us to identify the true cause of pain which helps to lead us for treatment protocol along with guide us to take selective preventive measurements .
An advanced knee assessment procedures by Team B2LCARE.COM includes :
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History Taking : History taking includes analysing previous events such as fall or any knee twisting along with other medical history which can provoke knee discomfort .
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Physical exam: This includes looking, feeling, and moving the knee, as well as assessing neurological function, balance, and gait.
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Special tests: Special tests can be performed if there is a suspected ligamentous or meniscal injury.
Others EXCLUSIVE test for better assessment of your knee :
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Postural assesment : Postural assessment as part of the screening process is relevant as there is evidence of correlations between injury and posture.Abnormal postures can influence muscle function and over or less activity of muscles can cause joint pain including knee.
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EMG Biofeedback : EMG biofeedback is the most advanced machine to measure accurate muscle power and endurance .EMG BIOFEEDBACK is one of most functioning assessment equipment for athletics .
Know several choices of physiotherapy treatment at B2LCARE.COM_Pain management unit for knee discomfort ?
The knee is a major joint in the body that is responsible for walking, climbing stairs, hiking ,trekking , or playing various types of out field games and for the elderly rising from a seated position knee joint plays a key role . So inactivity due to knee pain could be associated with the presence of depression or anxiety also .
Most advanced options for knee physiotherapy treatment in B2LCARE.COM includes
1.Electrotherapy: UST, IFT , TENS are various electrotherapy options used to treat knee pain for reducing pain , swelling and inflammation .
2.Cupping therapy : Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine where a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. The idea is to draw blood to or away from parts of your body. People get it for many reasons, such as pain and inflammation relief, relaxation and well-being. For knee pain it works much better for reducing muscle tightness or muscle cramp surrounding the knee joint .
3.Kinesiology Taping : Knee taping is a practice that’s used to relieve knee pain. It’s also done to improve knee support, which may treat and prevent various injuries.The practice involves applying special tape around the knee. The tape is placed on specific locations, which is said to manage pain by controlling muscles and joints.
4.Postural correction: When your posture is incorrect, your weight distribution can be unevenly distributed, causing extra strain on certain areas of your body, including your knees.Additionally, if your posture is incorrect, it can affect the alignment of your body, causing your knees to twist or rotate improperly.So postural correction is one of primary preventive measurements for knee pain .
5.Exercise therapy : Exercise therapy includes mainly Resistive training , Progressive Resistive Training or circuit training , Exercise therapy helps to increase individual muscle’s endurance and strength .
We Strengthen others joint muscle along with knee joint’s muscle to help us protect our knee joint from injury while falling or twisting .
6.Joint manipulation or Chiropractic : It is hypotheticaly that manual therapy improves function of the kinetic chain (joints and sot tissue) by a combination of mechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms.
A physical therapist uses a controlled force to move a joint through its full range of motion, which can help with pain, stiffness, and joint function. This technique often produces a popping or cracking sound as gas bubbles are released from the joint.
Joint manipulation can help with knee pain by improving joint lubrication, increasing circulation, and reducing inflammation.
While joint manipulation is generally safe when performed by a qualified practitioner, it may not be appropriate for everyone. A proper assessment by physiotherapist consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended before beginning treatment.
7.Clinical yoga : Clinical yoga is basically a variety of yogasana ,which is used in various clinicals varieties . After suppressing acute pain we used clinical yoga therapy to keep the knee flexible and healthy .
8.Running Gait and agility Re-training for runners and athletics : While strength training is effective in improving muscle strength, it is not sufficient to improve running mechanics. The use of gait retraining is used with a specific approach of the motor pattern that is likely to reduce the tissue stress and pattern of stress distribution from one joint to another joint.
