Knee Conditions We Can Help With:
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
It is a condition where the cartilage in your knee joint breaks down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. It can make movements like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods feel painful and difficult.
Why it happens: OA is a natural part of aging, but it can also develop faster due to factors like previous knee injuries, being overweight, or repetitive use of the joint. Over time, the cartilage wears away, causing friction between the bones and resulting in pain and limited mobility.
How we can help: We will focus on strengthening the muscles around your knee to improve joint stability and reduce the pressure on the affected areas. Manual therapy, combined with specific stretching and strengthening exercises, will help
improve your range of motion and reduce pain. We’ll also provide education on proper movement patterns to prevent further strain on your knee.
Our mission is to help you move freely again, whether it’s walking, climbing stairs, or simply getting through your day without discomfort. We’ll focus on reducing your knee pain and stiffness so you can get back to enjoying your activities with less worry and more confidence.
Meniscus Tears
It happens when the cartilage in your knee, which acts as a cushion between your thigh and shin bones, gets torn. This can cause pain, swelling, and a limited range of motion, especially when twisting or rotating the knee. Activities like walking, running, or bending can become painful.
Why it happens: Often caused by sudden twists or turns, especially during sports or heavy lifting. Age-related wear and tear can also contribute, making the cartilage more fragile and prone to injury. It’s a common injury among athletes or anyone who puts a lot of stress on their knees.
How we can help: We can help you restore movement and reduce pain by using manual therapy techniques to reduce swelling and improve joint mobility. Through strengthening exercises, we’ll rebuild the muscles around your knee to provide better support, reducing the strain on the meniscus. We’ll also guide you through exercises to improve flexibility and stability to prevent further injury.
Our goal is to help you recover from the tear and get back to your daily activities, whether it’s walking, running, or playing sports. By reducing pain and rebuilding strength, you’ll feel more confident and capable of moving without limitations or fear of aggravating the injury
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
If you’ve been feeling pain just below your knee cap, especially when jumping, running, or climbing stairs, it might be patellar tendonitis. This condition happens when the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone becomes irritated and inflamed, often from repetitive movements. You might also feel tenderness when bending your knee or during activities that put stress on the knee.
Why it happens: This condition usually occurs from overuse, especially if you’re doing activities like basketball, running, or even squatting a lot at the gym. The constant strain on the tendon can cause small tears, leading to inflammation and pain. Poor technique, muscle imbalances, or tight muscles around the knee can also make you more prone to it.
How we can help: In physiotherapy, we’ll focus on easing the pain and inflammation with hands-on techniques and gentle stretches. We’ll work together on strengthening the muscles around your knee, particularly the quadriceps and hamstrings, to help take the pressure off your patellar tendon. We’ll also give you advice on proper technique during sports or exercises and help with any adjustments in your training routine to avoid further strain.
Our goal is to get you back to your activities, whether it’s running, playing basketball, or simply climbing stairs without pain. By strengthening your knee and improving flexibility, we want you to move freely again, without the worry of pain holding you back
DID YOU KNOW?
Effective aftercare is essential for knee health. Once you’ve completed your physiotherapy treatment, you’ll be refer you to our in-house sports massage therapist to help ensure that your knee remains strong and pain-free. Preventing future injuries is just as important as healing the current one.
For those looking to try advance massage techniques, consider booking an appointment at our Belfast Clinic, where we specialize in injury prevention. Our
treatments include Thai yoga massage, which combines stretching and deep tissue techniques to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension and CBD
massage, which is great for targeting acute pain and inflammation in the knee, providing fast relief and healing .
