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Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Anterior Knee Pain Relief

If Your Knee Pain Just Won’t Stop, This One’s For You!

Does the front of your knee hurt when you step up and down stairs? Is it painful around your kneecap when you walk or run? If so, you might have something called anterior knee pain. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a route to pain relief without relying on medication or surgical procedures. Instead, we help you focus on education and targeted exercises to work with the body’s natural ability to heal and recover.

Our team of skilled physical therapists at Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy will get to the root cause of your anterior knee pain and create a personalized plan to help you recover and get back to doing the things you love – pain-free.

Don’t just live with your knee pain. Call us today to book an appointment and start feeling better!

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How To Know If You Have Anterior Knee Pain

Anterior knee pain is typically felt at the front of and around your kneecap. Patients also experience:

Stiffness in your knee that makes it difficult to bend
Weakness in muscles that support the knee
Trouble with activities like getting up and down from chairs and climbing stairs
Popping or cracking sounds in your knee

Knee pain can range from sharp to dull and acute to chronic. There often is more than one cause of anterior knee pain. Some common causes include:

Damage to cartilage underneath the kneecap
Overuse
Muscle imbalance or weakness (especially the thigh and hip muscles)
Injury

How Physical Therapy Can Help

It’s not uncommon for individuals to attempt to ignore knee pain, hoping it will go away with time. Unfortunately, that approach can lead to increased pain, a worsening condition, or even cause a new injury elsewhere in the body.

Our physical therapists design every program based on the individual needs and goals of our patients. At your first appointment, we’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your medical history and existing condition to understand the details of your pain. We’ll want to know facts and details, like:

Where, specifically, your knee hurts
Observe how your lower body is compensating for the pain
Evaluate to identify muscle weakness
Assess your knee and kneecap mobility

We’ll also discuss your questions and concerns and set achievable goals for success. Your physical therapy program will include specialized techniques and exercises designed to:

Improve your gait, balance, and coordination to ensure you restore your function
Reduce any swelling and alleviate your knee pain
Restore and improve your mobility
Strengthen muscles to support your knee joint

Physical Therapy for Anterior Knee Pain and More with Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy

The sooner you address your knee pain with physical therapy, the sooner you’ll get back to doing what you love. Our dedicated and experienced physical therapists will help you understand your knee pain and help you get better with strength and confidence.

If you or someone you know has been missing out on aspects of life due to anterior knee pain, give us a call today. Let’s begin your journey to a pain-free you with the natural recovery power of physical therapy!

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Meniscal Knee Pain Exercises!

Dealing with meniscal knee pain? Check out our YouTube video where we demonstrate three effective exercises designed to reduce discomfort and improve mobility. Don’t miss this quick, expert-led guide to getting your knee back on track!

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Smart Sun Safety and Hydration Tips

June’s warm weather is perfect for outdoor activities, offering lots of opportunities to boost your physical health. However, navigating the challenges of sun exposure and hydration is crucial. Here’s how you can enjoy the outdoors while taking care of your health:

Smart Sun Practices: Choose early morning or late afternoon for outdoor activities to avoid peak sun hours. Apply sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat, and use sunglasses to protect against UV rays.
Stay Hydrated: With higher temperatures, dehydration is a risk. Drink water consistently throughout the day, and always carry a water bottle during outdoor activities.
Dress Appropriately: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing to keep cool and comfortable.

At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, we encourage you to enjoy yourself this June but always prioritize your health and safety. Use these tips to ensure a fun and healthy start to your summer!

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Exercise of the Month

Knee Extension AROM

Start by sitting up straight on the edge of a table with your legs hanging off. Slowly extend one knee all the way until your leg is straight without letting your back round. Then, allow your knee to bend back down. Repeat with your other leg. Continue alternating as directed by your physical therapist. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps.

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Patient Success

“Before I came to Advance, both of my knees were so bad I could barely move to do my daily activities without pain… now I can go up and downstairs and do all my daily activities pain-free, and I am much stronger!”
-Nancy

What’s Making Your Knee Hurt?

Knee pain is no joke! It can sideline you from recreational activities, make it hard to climb stairs, and just get in the way of everyday life. But what causes that annoying ache? Let’s look at three common culprits.

Overuse Injuries occur due to repeated movements like running, jumping, or twisting because your knees work overtime to absorb the weight and pressure of your movements. That activity can lead to:

Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons, the soft tissues that connect muscles to bones.
Bursitis: Swelling in the small fluid sacs that cushion the knee joint.

Degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis cause inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage. This wearing away of the cartilage removes the cushion-like protection between the bones that make up the knee joint.

Injuries like those from a fall, sports mishap, or even a weird twist are frequent culprits of knee pain.

Torn Ligaments: A tear in the tough bands that hold your knee bones together (like an ACL injury) can cause pain, swelling, and a feeling like your knee is giving out.
Meniscus Tears: The meniscus is a type of cartilage in your knee that acts as a shock absorber. A tear usually hurts on one side of the knee and can make it difficult to bed.

Don’t try to tough it out! Contact us today for pain relief you can feel.

Service Spotlight: Wellness Program

It is important that, after a full course of physical therapy is completed, patients continue their exercise program into the future in order to maintain the gains they have achieved. That is why Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy offers a wellness program after patients have been seen through their insurance carrier and discharged from skilled, supervised physical therapy. Advance’s wellness program allows patients to continue to use our exercise facilities and heated pool for their continued adherence to their customized exercise program.

Gym Membership: $90

Includes:

8 Visit Commitment
Independent use of exercise facilities
Customized Wellness Exercise Program

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