Millions of people of all ages live with chronic knee pain. In fact, approximately 25% of American adults experience knee pain that affects the function of the knee. Usually a result of disease or injury, knee pain can cause difficulty performing daily activities such as walking, getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or playing sports. Our physical therapists are specially trained to help diagnose and treat knee pain and help our patients get back to living life without pain or limitation.
Symptoms
The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include:
- Swelling and/or stiffness
- Redness and warm to the touch
- Weakness or instability
- Popping or crunching noises
- Lack of mobility
Causes / Knee Injuries We Treat
A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself. Some of the more common knee injuries include:
- ACL injury
- Fractures
- Torn meniscus
- Knee bursitis
- Patellar tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Knee Osteo-Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- IT Band Tendonitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Hamstring Strains
If you are experiencing knee pain, Call Baudry Therapy Center to schedule a PT evaluation. Our therapists will help you understand how your knee works, determine the source of the pain, learn how to decrease the pain and help you develop the strategies to back in the game. Our therapy consistently ranks in the Top 5% in outcomes nationwide.