Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages, stemming from various causes such as injury, overuse, or medical conditions. The knee is a complex joint that bears the body's weight and is essential for many activities like walking, running, and climbing. Knee pain can range from mild to severe and can interfere with daily activities.

 

The knee joint is made up of several components that work together to allow movement and stability:

Bones: The knee consists of three bones: the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap).

Cartilage: The knee contains two types of cartilage:

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Articular cartilage: Covers the ends of the bones, allowing smooth movement of the joint.

Meniscus: Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage (medial and lateral menisci) that cushion and stabilize the knee.

Ligaments: Four main ligaments stabilize the knee joint:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) control the back-and-forth motion.

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) control side-to-side motion.

Tendons: Tendons connect muscles to bones, helping the knee move.

 

This means that there could be several factors at play causing your knee pain, from injury, overuse or a medical condition such as:

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Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

Tendonitis (Patellar or Quadriceps Tendonitis)

Meniscus Tears

Ligament Injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL tears)

Bursitis

Knee Fractures

Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Gout or Pseudogout

Dislocation

 

Though not all knee pain is the same, common symptoms include:

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Sharp, dull, throbbing, or aching pain

Swelling/fluid build up

Stiffness 

Instability

Popping or Clicking

Locking

 

Knee pain can have a negative impact on your life, making it difficult to walk, run, jump, or even do something as simple as bear weight. However, physical therapy is a great option for someone suffering with knee pain. At Prime Physio Physical Therapy in Bronxville, NY and Mamaroneck, NY we can help you get out of pain and back to a regular life. If you are looking to rehab your knee from injury or surgery, or have a nagging pain that you are unsure of the cause, our highly trained physical therapist can get you back on your feet and pain-free. Our practice will focus on a variety of treatments to get you the help you need and improve your quality of life such as:

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Pain Management through manual therapy and joint mobilization to increase range of motion

Strengthening Exercises for the knee and supporting muscles around the knee 

Gait Training

Posture Correction and Education

Balance and Coordination Improvements

 

Our personalized, non-invasive approach to treating knee pain by addressing its underlying causes and taking preventative action is a great option if you are suffering and can’t find relief. Book an appointment today so you can be free of your knee pain!