Knee injuries are extremely common, especially in the sporting population. Some knee injuries derive from trauma i.e fall/ sporting incident, whilst other knee injuries, particularly around the patella (knee cap) can derive inefficient movement patterns and weaknesses affecting how we move and use our bodies.
Physiotherapy treatment for knee injuries depends on the condition, but would include managing the healing processes and reducing pain. Focused Shockwave Therapy for patella tendinopathy and knee osteoarthritis is a great way to help these conditions settle and heal. Conditions such as the non-surgical management of meniscal tears, knee ligament injuries, quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles strains can be treated using soft tissue treatments like sports massage, manual therapy and acupuncture.
All knee injuries should be followed up with a graded rehabilitation program aimed at strengthening the knee and surrounding muscles and any other weaknesses highlighted that were contributing to the injury.
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