Knee pain

Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages.

Causes

• Arthritis
• Torn knee cartilage
• Iliotibial band
• Cruciate ligament injury
• Patellar tendinitis
• Baker’s cysts
• Collateral ligament injury
• Chondromalacia patella
• Overuse
• Abnormal posture

Symptoms & Identification

• Swelling
• Discomfort walking
• Unable to weight bare
• Persistent pain
• Popping and clicking
• Stiffness
• Deformity
• Infection
• Balance

Care & Treatment

At Home podiatry there are a range of treatments that can help relieve symptoms and reduce flare-ups. The choice of treatment will often depend on the patient’s severity of pain.