[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1872″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_tabs interval=”0″][vc_tab title=”Overview” tab_id=”d61dda39-8573-3″][vc_column_text]Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures or soft tissues like ligaments and cartilage, a meniscus of the knee. Knee pain can affect people of all ages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Symptoms” tab_id=”1504456874255-2-3″][vc_column_text]
- Difficulty walkingor stair climbing due to instability of the knee, ligament or cartilage damage
- Limpingdue to discomfort
- Locking of the knee (unable to bend the knee),
- Redness and swelling
- Restricted joint range of motion
- Shifting weight to the opposite knee and foot
- Difficulty in running, jogging or any sports
- Popping or crunching noises
- Redness and warmth to the touch
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- Mal-alignment of Lower Limbs like Knock Knees, Bow Legs, Flat Feet, High Arch
- Acute injury: such as a broken bone, torn ligament, or meniscal tear
- Medical conditions: arthritis, infections
- Chronic use/overuse conditions: osteoarthritis, patellar syndromes, tendinitis, and bursitis
- Excess weight
- Lack of muscle flexibility or strength
- Sports related injuries
- Previous injury
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Treatment” tab_id=”1504456900798-3-9″][vc_column_text]I.C.E therapy – resting the Knee joint by not putting weight on it for a couple of days, icing the area after exercise or when in pain, wrap a bandage or athletic tape around your knee to compress the injury and elevate your foot to decrease any swelling
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- Orthotics
- Change of Footwear
- Selective strengthening & stretching exercises
- Protecting the knees from further damage by using knee braces or supports
- Changing the activity level or reducing the time of the activity
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- Running Shoes
- Ice or Hot Pack
- Knee braces or supports
- Customised Orthotics
- Therabands for knee strengthening
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