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Knee Pain
Don’t let constant pain slow you down, or stop you from doing the activities you love.
More about Knee Pain.
Knee pain can manifest in a few different ways. Sometimes the pain seems to be around the entirety of the knee. Other times it is concentrated on specific structures of the knee such as the patella, meniscus, or the ligaments and/or tendons of the knee (quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL). Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common condition that affects many Canadians. Knee OA is the degeneration of the joint as a whole, including the cartilage, meniscus, surrounding musculature, joint fluid and bone. OA can be defined as the body’s inability to repair damaged tissue.
Symptoms:
- Swelling and stiffness of the joint
- Pain after activity and with progression, daily activities
- Grinding or popping sounds
- Poor balance
- Foot pain
- Weakness
- Decreased range of motion
- Movement difficulties including walking up and down stairs, uneven surfaces and slower walking speed
Risk Factors:
- Age - risk increases with age
- Sex - it has been shown that OA is more prevalent in females
- Weight - excessive weight places more pressure on your joints, increasing the chance for development of OA
- Repetitive traumas or high impact exercise
- Poor fitting footwear
Treatment Options:
- Exercise focusing on maintaining strength of supporting musculature, and joint mobility, guided by a Kinesiologist or certified health professional
- Over the counter or custom knee brace
- Custom foot orthosis
- Proper fitting footwear
- In severe cases, injections into the joint space could be beneficial
- Maintain a healthy body weight
What are the next steps?
Book an appointment with one of our Certified Pedorthists to determine a personalized treatment plan to help you Move Well, Be Well.
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