- Hip & Knee
- ACL Tears
- LCL Tears
- MCL Tears
- PCL Tears
- Difficulty Walking
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Pain & Thigh Pain
- Hip Sprain / Strain
- Labral Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain / Strain
- Meniscus Injury
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Poor Balance / Risk of Falling
- Post-Surgery Rehab
- Quad/Patellar Tendon Tear
- Sciatica
- Tendonitis
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
Knee Sprain / Strain
Sprains refer to injuries of the ligaments (connect bone to bone) and
strains refer to injuries of the muscles or tendons (connect muscle to
bone). Sprains and strains occur from quick over-stretching of the
tissues causing micro-tearing and subsequent injury. Swelling begins as
part of the inflammation process, causing pain and difficulty with
movement.
The first step in treating sprains or strains in the knee is to rest, ice and elevate it. With severe limitations in movement you should see our physical therapists right away. There are different levels of sprain or strain from mild to severe. In some cases, the tearing can be complete and even be in need of surgical repair.
How physical therapy helps
In most cases, physical therapy can effectively help you recover from a
sprain or strain. We first evaluate the injured area to determine the
extent of the injury and ensure that the ligaments or tendons are still
intact. After we pinpoint the injured area, we formulate a treatment
plan that will quickly relieve your swelling, pain and begin restoring
range of motion.
The goal of physical therapy is to restore your normal range of motion and eventually restore normal strength. If you participate in sports or are very active, we work closely with you to make sure that we help you fully recover and can participate in those activities you love to do. Call us today to discover how we can effectively treat your sprains or strains.
