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Knee pain is very common and can have significant effects on quality of life. Both chronic and acute knee pain can hinder your ability to walk and perform everyday functions. Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, exercising, getting in and out of cars, and many other everyday activities can be affected due to knee pain. Injury, strain, or repetitive motion can be the cause of knee pain and many symptoms can result from excess swelling forming in the knee joint.
Where
you actually "feel" the knee pain can vary depending on the structure that
sustained damage or strain. Locating the exact spot of your knee pain will help
in diagnosing the root cause and subsequent treatment. For instance, if you're
experiencing pain in your kneecap, commonly referred to as patellofemoral
stress syndrome (PFS), it could be due to either poor "tracking" movement of
the kneecap in the groove at the end of the thigh bone, or an inflamed tendon
located at the front or side of your knee. Pain on the inside of your knee (the
side closest to your other leg) could be a result of an injury to the medial
meniscus or medial collateral ligament. If you're experiencing pain on the
outside of your knee, the root cause could be iliotibial band (ITB) stress,
among injuries to various other structures in the knee area. Lastly, pain in
the back of the knee could be a result of an injury to (or strain of) the
hamstring tendons. If you are able to accurately explain your pain to doctor or
physical therapist, it can help tremendously with diagnosing your knee
condition.
Symptoms of knee pain:
Possible reasons for knee pain:
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The treatment options for knee pain will depend heavily on the condition at the root cause your knee pain along with your symptoms and personal goals. Your physician can help you determine the best treatment options of your knee pain, including physical therapy. If you don't have a prescription for physical therapy treatment from your doctor, you may still be able to visit an Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy location near you for treatment, depending on the rules of the state you live in.
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