Knee Pain
Knee Pain Treatment in Hershey & Lancaster
Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Hershey, PA
Knee pain occurs for many, many reasons. Below are the most common reasons we see someone for knee pain
- Pain on the front of the knee and around kneecap. This can occur because of muscular imbalances and weaknesses, muscle tightness, and issues not only at the knee itself, but also at the hip and ankle.
- Tendonitis & Bursitis
- Arthritis: Most people develop knee arthritis over time because of wear and tear that occurs due to not only weakness or tightness at their knee, but also due to movement problems in their hips, thighs, and ankles.
- Muscle Strains: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf, IT Band Issues
- Ligament or Meniscus (Cartilage) Injury
Does treatment help with knee pain?
The vast majority of people with knee pain fully recover, and return to the activities they love to do. Similar to the hip, even in cases of significant knee arthritis, most people are able to improve to the point where they avoid or put off knee surgery such as knee replacement, and get back to their activities. Additionally, a big part of helping our clients involves improving HOW they do their activities, in order to minimize repetitive stress on their knees, thereby minimizing further pain, wear, and tear.
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In more severe cases where surgery is being considered, we are often used to help patients and doctors in deciding if surgery may be needed, as well as in preparing patients for surgery by maximizing their range of motion, strength, and mobility, so it speeds up their recovery afterwards.