Knee Pain
Knee pain can be caused by a number of factors including degenerative changes (Osteoarthritis), acute soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains, as well as gradual onset symptoms such as a tendinopathy. It is important to remember that even long term conditions such as Osteoarthritis can be self managed well with the right advice and exercise program.
If you have suffered an acute knee injury then the leaflet below is the perfect place to start your recovery.
You should however seek medical advice (A&E or GP) if you experience any of the following
- Inability to weightbear through the affected side, severe pain, excessive heat and swelling.
- Heat, redness, tenderness to the calf area
- Altered sensation (pins and needles, numbness) into the toes
If your symptoms become more persistent and fail to recover fully after following the advice above then consider a self referral into ourselves for an assessment. But in the meantime the following exercise program may help with ongoing symptoms.
Knee Exercises - Level 1
Knee Exercises - Level 2
Knee Exercises - Level 3
Knee Exercises - Knee Loading Programme
If you have been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have, either of the following, more specific knee conditions, then the nature of the exercise programs differs slightly so follow the programs in the links below.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee Leaflet
Anterior Knee Pain Leaflet - In Progress
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery leaflet
Meniscus Repair Surgery Leaflet