Knee Pain Management
Knee problems are one of the most common orthopedic complaints for people of all ages. When you’re dealing with knee pain, it can be a frustrating and debilitating experience just trying to walk around the house, drive to the store, or spend time with family.
This is true for both acute, sudden knee pain and chronic knee pain that builds over time. If you are struggling with knee problems then it’s time to see a physical therapist.
The most common Knee Pain Causes
Getting to the bottom of what’s bothering your knee is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. In addition to pain, other signs and symptoms can indicate if there’s an issue with the knee, like:
- Swelling and stiffness
- Redness and warmth to the touch
- Weakness or instability
- Popping or crunching noises
- Inability to fully straighten the knee
Whether you need a physical therapist for an ACL tear, or a meniscus tear, we can help. In fact, any physical therapy for chronic knee pain can be addressed at one of our Minneapolis-based physical therapy clinics.
Treatment for Knee Pain
When you need to find a physical therapist for knee pain, Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to help relieve knee pain and restore mobility
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization
Gentle movements to improve mobility in areas that are restricted, restoring normal joint mechanics and reducing stiffness.
Soft tissue mobilization
Techniques like massage and myofascial release may be used to release tension in muscles, ligaments and fascia focused around the knee.
Trigger point therapy
We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.
Knee Treatment Techniques
Dry needling/electrical stimulation
Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping supports and stabilizes muscles and joints using a specialized elastic tape. It’s applied directly to the skin over muscles or joints in specific patterns to provide support without restricting movement.
Graston Technique
Therapists use stainless steel instruments to find and work out tight spots and scar tissue in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Therapeutic Interventions
Custom Rehab Programs
We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle supporting the knee, improve your flexibility, and provide more stability.
Gait Training
We focus on improving walking mechanics, balance, and coordination.
Functional Training
We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.
Activity modification and return to sport
We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Custom Orthotics
Sometimes we recommend shoe inserts for support and alignment.
Are You a Runner?
Whether it’s ITB Syndrome, Runner’s Knee, or even osteoartritis from long-term running, we have the right treatment for knee problems.
Book an appointment to come and the difference with the best physical therapy for your knee.
The PRO Therapy Difference
What sets us apart? It’s our team of dedicated physical therapists who specialize in uncovering the root causes of your knee pain, not just masking the symptoms.
Instead of quick fixes that might be recommended by other types of providers, like pain medications, injections or unnecessary surgical interventions, we’re committed to providing you with a range of care to help you heal.
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