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Knee Pain Treatment near Northeast Edmonton

If you are suffering from knee pain, then even routine activities like walking, climbing stairs, getting up from chairs, exercising, and playing sports will be difficult. Whether your knee pain is a result of an injury or developed gradually over time, it can affect your mobility, independence and quality of life.

 

At Maxx Physio in Fort Saskatchewan, physiotherapy can help assess your knee pain, identify the factors affecting your movement, and develop a treatment plan based on your symptoms, physical discomforts, and recovery goals.

 

Looking for knee pain treatment near Northeast Edmonton or in Fort Saskatchewan? Contact Maxx Physio today to discuss your concerns and discover whether physiotherapy is appropriate for your knee pain recovery goals.

 

What causes knee pain?

Your knee is a very complex joint that helps you in supporting your body weight, walking, running, bending, changing directions and positions. Knee pain could develop as a result of an injury, repetitive stress, or problems affecting surrounding muscles and tissues.

 

Common causes of knee pain include:

  • Knee osteoarthritis
  • Sports injuries
  • Overuse or repetitive strain
  • Patellofemoral pain
  • Tendon and soft tissue problems
  • Previous knee injuries or surgeries

 

Common symptoms associated with knee pain

The symptoms of knee pain will be different based on the severity and cause. Some of the common symptoms include:

  • Pain around, behind, or below the kneecap
  • Discomfort while walking, running, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs
  • Swelling around the knee
  • Difficulty in straightening or bending the knee
  • A feeling that the knee is unstable
  • Reduced ability to participate in work, exercise or sports activities
  • Stiffness after sitting for long periods of time

 

If knee pain is consistent or getting worse and is affecting your daily activities, you should consider arranging an assessment rather than pushing through the discomfort.

 

How can physiotherapy help with knee pain?

Physiotherapy tries to understand how a condition affects your movement and function. Based on the reasons for your knee pain, physiotherapy may help in reducing activity-related discomfort, improving strength and mobility, and providing support for activities that matter in your daily life.

 

At Maxx Physio, we give importance to individual assessment of knee pain issues and suggest a treatment plan based on that information rather than applying the same treatment to everyone.

 

  • Initial assessment - In the initial assessment stage, your physiotherapist will ask about when the pain began, whether any injury occurred, which activities aggravate the pain and how the pain affects your daily activities. It will also include an examination of knee movement, strength, balance etc.
  • Personalized exercise and rehabilitation - At Maxx Physio, exercise-based rehabilitation is an important component of managing knee pain. The exercises selected will be based on your symptoms, physical capacity, diagnosis and recovery goals.
  • Hands-on physiotherapy - Depending on the assessment of your knee pain, we may also add hands-on physiotherapy to your treatment plan. The techniques are selected based on your condition and treatment goals.
  • Pain management and activity modification - Your physiotherapist at Maxx Physio will guide you in understanding which activities need temporary adjustments and how to maintain suitable levels of movement during recovery, without aggravating pain.
  • Education and home exercise guidance - Your recovery doesn't completely happen in the clinic. Understanding your condition and following an appropriate home programme is important as well. Your physiotherapist will guide you through the process, including guidance on home exercises.

 

When should you seek medical attention for knee pain?

Keep in mind that not all knee pain should be managed initially with routine physiotherapy. Certain symptoms may indicate a serious injury that needs immediate medical attention.

 

Seek immediate medical attention if:

  • You can’t walk properly after an injury
  • Your knee looks deformed or has changed shape after an injury
  • You are unable to move or straighten your knee
  • You develop severe or rapidly worsening pain or swelling
  • Your knee is red and swollen
  • Your knee becomes cold, pale, or discoloured

 

Knee pain treatment near Northeast Edmonton

 

If you are looking for knee pain treatment near Northeast Edmonton, contact Maxx Physio today. We are located at 105 10101 86 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

 

The clinic serves Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding communities, including Edmonton. You can contact us to discuss your knee pain issues and book an appointment before travelling.

 

Call us at 780-998-0766 to book an appointment.