Knee Pain Treatment - Alo Physiotherapy

Knee Pain

There are many different causes of knee pain at ALO Physiotherapy Clinic we help to identify the cause of the symptoms you are experiencing.

Tips if you have knee pain:

Take pain relief – paracetamol or ibuprofen – if the pain is impacting your everyday activity and/or sleep.
Use a heat or ice pack – for 5-10mins for pain relief. Ensure the pack is wrapped up to avoid damaging the skin.
Reduce activities which are provoking the pain
Get an assessment from a professional – there are many different causes of knee pain, so it is important to get the correct diagnosis, in order to know what treatments will help the most.

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How a physiotherapist can help

Assessment – We will ask you in detail about the symptoms and assess the biomechanics of how you move. We will test the function of the structures which may be affected by the pain eg. the ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints.
Diagnosis – We will then diagnose the cause of the knee pain, this may include identification of a number of factors which have contributed to the pain starting.
Treatment – We will then formulate a treatment plan and discuss this with you. Treatments will first be targeted at reducing pain and then rehabilitation to maximise functioning of the affected area. Treatments may include:
- Manual Therapy
- Rehabilitative exercise
- Acupuncture
- Electrotherapy

Resources:

Knee pain advice and exercises – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Common causes of Kne pain

Torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a very common knee injury and is often the result of playing contact sports and overstretching or tearing the ligaments. It can cause pain and swelling and the inability to put weight on the leg.
Patellar Tendonitisis an injury caused by overuse and can be a significant problem in athletes or runners. Often nicknamed “jumpers” knee it is irritated by repetitive movements which eventually cause pain and tension from the knee to the shinbone.
Meniscus Injuriesare frequently caused by tears to the cartilage meaning people struggle to get up and move around, walk or even sleep. Meniscus injuries cause pain, swelling and stiffness to the knee and often happen during activites that put pressure on or rotate the knee.
Patellarfemoral Syndrome or runner’s knee is a result of problems between the knee cap and the femur. The imbalance of the patellar causes pain and a scratching and grinding feeling within the knee.

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   Valentina Settembrino 
 2024-04-27
 
 
  Excellent clinic with amazing people. I was so lucky to meet Marina who is very talented physiotherapist and very nice person. After taking a strong drug for acne, I developed a huge inflammation that affected my pelvic floor. The discomfort became chronic after 7 months without any treatment and my usual activities of daily living have been affected too. Marina was very good in identifying the issue and she helped me a lot with my pelvic floor dysfunctions, through daily exercises and using TECAR machine. I highly recommend Alo Physiotherapy Clinic and Marina Rodriguez for anyone who suffers with pelvic floor pain.

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 2024-04-22
 
 
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 2024-04-18
 
 
  I was referred to the clinic by my urologist who recommended I see Andre for pelvic floor physiotherapy since I was diagnosed with with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (after years of being treated for prostate issues which turned out to be a red herring… it was all muscular!). I’ve now seen Andre for about 3 months and my quality of life has improved tremendously. When I first saw him, I had to pee every half an hour or so, and my life was quite miserable. Now I don’t have to worry about that anymore, my frequency is almost that of a normal person. Pain levels have also reduced tremendously. Everyone at the practice is extremely caring and welcoming, and I feel really taken care of as a person, beyond the clinical excellence. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
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 2024-04-10
 
 
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   Mario E 
 2024-03-12
 
 
  I had the pleasure of being treated by Marina Rodriguez, a young and talented physiotherapist who possesses profound knowledge in her field. Marina's hands-on approach to therapy was truly impressive. She was able to effectively diagnose and treat my back pain, providing me with much-needed relief.

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I highly recommend Marina to anyone seeking a skilled and caring physiotherapist. Her combination of talent, extensive knowledge, and genuine kindness make her an exceptional practitioner in her field.
  
 
       
   Lu See 
 2024-02-05
 
 
  I have several conditions related to my hypermobility and autoimmune disorders, which result in me being a very frequent physiotherapy patient. Marina has been amazing in preparing a customised exercise programme to strengthen specific muscle groups, which would have been, otherwise, very hard to exercise (i.e. inner core & pelvic floor muscles). She adjusted the programme as and when required by my conditions and have been very proactive in recommending what else can be worked on and how to improve the quality of life and female health. Very friendly and professional atmosphere in the clinic make me want to come back and continue to work on improvement of my lifestyle.
  
 
       
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 2024-02-05
 
 
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 2024-02-01
 
 
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 2024-01-30
 
 
  It’s been three weeks since I started my physiotherapy recovery sessions post acl and meniscus injury and I already feel a lot of improvement. My sessions were done with Luigi and Marina, I can’t recommend them more. Fantastic!