Knee Joint
Causes
Joint pain can be caused by systemic conditions, injury, overuse or referred pain.
Systemic
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Infections caused by virus
- Fibromyalgia
Damage to Joint
- Oateoarthritis – degeneration of joint
- Osteomyelitis – infection in bone
- Septic Arthritis – infection in joint
- Chonro-malacia Patella – Damage to articular surface of Patella
- Fracture
- Gout
Damage to Associated Structures
- Bursitis – Inflammation of a fat pad
- Tendonitis – inflammation of tendon attaching muscle to bone
- Ligamentous injury or sprain – ligaments hold bones together
- Capsulitis – inflammation of the capsule containing the joint
Referred Pain
- Pain can be referred to any joint from joints nearby, or from Myofascial trigger points in associated muscles.
Home Treatment
Arthritic conditons – Both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, heat packs, massage, and stretching exercises should be used to reduce pain and maintain range of movement.
For inflammatory conditions – Strengthening exercises are extremely important to maintain joint structure
Non – steroidal anti-inflammatories can also be used
Physiotherapy Treatment
In Kilkenny Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic we will do a thorough examination to determine the exact cause of the joint pain. We will also look at the underlying cause of your pain and take steps to address these also.
Our Treatment plan will usually involve manual therapy such as joint mobilisations , massage , Deep Transverse Frictions , or Myofascial trigger Point release ,
