May 10, 2021

Knee

Knee injuries and knee pain are quite common and can occur for a number of reasons, a strenuous workout, sprinting, an accident, etc.

Causes of Knee Injuries and Pain

There are various causes of knee injuries and pain. In some cases, the pain is a result of damage to soft tissues, for instance ligament sprain and muscles strain. While in other cases, it may be due to bone conditions such as knee arthritis, deficiency of vitamin D or calcium, Osgood Schlatters. Biochemical dysfunction and Sciatica can also be responsible for knee pain and complications. The right treatment largely depends on the accurate diagnosis of the condition.

Different Knee Conditions

The different Knee conditions that lead to inflammation and pain include the following:

• Twisted knee
• Meniscus Tear
• Patella Femoral Syndrome (Runner’s knee syndrome or kneecap pain)
• Ligament tears or sprains
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome

How Monarch’s Physiotherapy Clinics in Calgary Can Help You?

The Monarch’s Physical Therapy Clinic is proud of its team of trained, experienced and competent physiotherapists. Our facility is well equipped with the latest equipment that aids in dealing with a variety of conditions with precision and effectiveness.

The primary goal of our knee injury and pain management program is to effectively manage pain and help improve your motion and function. In the initial consultation, our experts conduct a thorough analysis to diagnose your condition because a correct diagnosis is the foundation of an effective physiotherapy plan. We focus on reducing your pain, swelling in the knee and improve your strength.

Our physiotherapists create an individually tailored plan to address your knee injury and pain according to diagnosis. Your treatment plan may include certain knee strengthening exercises that will help to correct muscle balance, massage of soft tissues to reduce pain and inflammation and mobilization of joints.

If the condition is adverse, it may require the use of custom orthotics. In this case, we conduct a full assessment to determine the extent of foot imbalance and create custom foot orthotics to correct the pronation of the foot.

Acupuncture techniques may also be used for relieving knee pain. We have highly skilled and experienced acupuncturists who work in close coordination with your physiotherapist assisting in relieving symptoms. This combination approach works well to provide relief from the persistent pain and restore balance.

Let’s work together to relieve your knee pain and restore balance, book your appointment now!