Knee injuries might be associated with sharp or aching pain, swelling in and around the joint and difficulty with functional movements including walking, sit to stand, staircase climbing.
You may experience
Inability to bear weight on the injured leg
Buckling: feeling that the knee gives out due to weakness
Inability to fully extend or flex the knee
Crepitus: cracking sound in the knee joint
Common Knee Injuries:
Patellar tendonitis
Meniscus tear
Chondromalacia patella
Arthritis
Torn ligaments
Dislocation
Bursitis
Gout
Factors that may worsen knee pain:
Repetitive movement
Muscle imbalance
Poor posture
Weight gain
Muscle weakness and/or tightness
How Can Physical Therapy Help?
Physical aims to reduce pain and improve function through: