Knee Pain

Everyone is vulnerable to knee pain that limits their mobility and, without prompt treatment, may put them on the sidelines indefinitely. The experienced Holsman Physical Therapy team helps children, teens, and adults overcome knee pain. At 17 locations throughout New Jersey and New York City, they provide personalized attention and customized physical therapy, including advanced techniques delivered in a state-of-the-art facility, to ensure optimal rehabilitation. Call the nearest office or connect through online booking to start physical therapy that relieves knee pain, restores function, and puts you back in the game.

What causes knee pain?

Knees endure the stress of repetitive movements while carrying your body weight, making them susceptible to injuries and degenerative changes.

People of all ages can sustain a sudden knee injury, but sports like soccer, football, and basketball increase the risk. As you get older, daily wear and tear takes a toll, leading to degenerative diseases.

The caring Holsman Physical Therapy team often helps people recover from knee pain caused by:

• Arthritis
• Ligament injuries
• Meniscus tears
• Dislocation
• Tendonitis
• Synovitis
• Bursitis
• Chondromalacia patella (softened cartilage)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease (shinbone inflammation occurring during growth spurts)

Seeking prompt physical therapy for knee pain restores strength and mobility and prevents joint instability.

What symptoms accompany knee pain?

While you may only have knee pain, chances are you’ll experience additional symptoms, such as:

• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Stiffness
• Joint instability
• Clicking or popping
• Limited joint movement
• Locked knee joint

Your pain may range from mild to so severe you can’t put weight on that leg.

Do physical therapists evaluate my knee?

Physical therapists are skilled in performing comprehensive physical assessments. They evaluate the type and cause of your pain and do tests evaluating issues like range of motion, balance, muscle strength, and ability to walk and perform activities.

Your therapist also assesses your foot, ankle, hips, and lower back to determine if you have problems that often develop when favoring a painful knee. This puts extra stress on other body structures.

After your evaluation, they may order diagnostic imaging before creating a customized physical therapy plan. They refer you to an orthopedic specialist if they find a severe injury.

How does physical therapy treat knee pain?

The Holsman Physical Therapy experts specialize in a wide range of therapies (modalities) and choose the combination that meets your needs. However, knee physical therapy often includes:

• Pain management (ice and heat, activity modification, and other techniques)
• Range of motion exercises
• Stretching exercises
• Muscle strengthening exercises
• Kinesiology taping
• Manual therapies (massage, passive exercise, and others)
• Assistive devices (canes, walkers, crutches, braces, and others)
• Functional rehabilitation (training specific to your activity needs, whether sports rehabilitation or improving your gait)

Your therapist also teaches you an exercise regimen to follow at home to enhance your rehabilitation and prevent future knee injuries.

Don’t let knee pain slow you down. Book online or call Holsman Physical Therapy today to begin knee rehabilitation. The practice has locations in Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn, Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Maplewood, Newark, South Orange, Clifton, Paterson, Kearney, Jersey City, and Rahway, New Jersey, and the Crotona and Van Nest neighborhoods in the Bronx and the Cypress Hills neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.