Knee Pain

 
 
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Common Diagnosis

Common diagnosis of knee pain can vary depending on the underlying cause and individual patient factors. Among the frequent diagnoses seen at Optimize Physical Therapy are:

  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome: often occurs due to imbalances in muscle strength and improper tracking of the kneecap.

  • Knee osteoarthritis: on the other hand, is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage breakdown.

  • Meniscus tears: which can be caused by sudden twisting or aging-related degeneration, lead to pain and potential locking or clicking sensations.

  • Ligament sprains: such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprains, often result from sports or traumatic injuries.

  • Tendinitis: refers to inflammation of the tendons, commonly affecting the patellar or hamstring tendons.

 

How Can we Help:

Physical therapy can be beneficial for hip pain in several ways.

  1. Evaluation: Meet one on one with an Optimize therapist to address your therapy needs.

  2. Pain Reduction: Meet with an Optimize therapist to reduce pain and inflammation in your hip.

  3. Manual Therapy: Using techniques such as, joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, cupping, and soft tissue mobilizations to improve your health and decrease your pain.

  4. Dry Needling: Use of thin needles and often electric stimulation to decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, improve range of motion and decrease pain.

  5. Exercise Prescription: Specific exercise programs to strengthen the muscles that support the lower back. These exercises can help improve flexibility, stability, and posture, reducing the risk of further pain.

  6. Education: Gain an understanding of proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Learning how to lift, sit, stand, and move correctly can prevent future episodes of low back pain.

  7. Customized Treatment Plans: Optimize prides itself on creating individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient’s specific needs and condition, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery.

  8. Functional Training: Regain your ability to perform daily activities and return to work or sports, enhancing overall quality of life.

  9. Prevent Recurrence: By addressing underlying issues and teaching preventive strategies, decrease the likelihood of injury recurrence.

    Let Optimize be the healthcare provider that gets you back to your life!