Whether as a result of athletics, or for the simple act of being on this earth for more than three decades, we all begin to feel pain and discomfort in our knees. This part of the body is up there with the lower back and neck when it comes to our musculoskeletal complaints. Knee problems are especially debilitating as it limits our mobility at work and in social/familial settings, and hampers our abilities to do the things we enjoy for leisure and sport. Given that you’re searching for a local physiotherapist specialising in knees we can safely assume that you’re among this population. If located in the Greater Vancouver BC area you’ve come to the right place. Our Burnaby clinic offers the diagnosis, treatment, and therapy services you need to optimize the health of your lower extremities (and the rest of your body, for that matter). Contact us immediately to schedule your consultation or read below first for some additional information.
Why Greater Vancouver Turns to Absolute PhysioCare in Burnaby BC for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Therapy for Troubled Knees
We Correct Knee Problems from Acute Injuries
Acute injuries (from sport, work, or other activity) that generally result in knee pain and discomfort include the following:
- Ligament and tendon sprains and strains that connect and support kneecaps.
- Meniscus tear.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear.
- Knee (lower femur, upper tibia, or fibula) fractures and subsequent pieces of bone or tissue that get lodged in joints and interfere with movement.
- Kneecap dislocation.
- Knee joint dislocation.
The above acute injuries usually send you to the ER or family physician. Once you’ve been attended to (as applicable) the first step (using a wheelchair, crutch, or cane of course) is to schedule an appointment at our Burnaby clinic where we have a full service staff for rehab and recovery. This is a critical phase that will help protect against the development of chronic pain and discomfort in the injured knee.
We Correct Chronic Knee Problems
Chronic knee pain and discomfort are generally the result of overuse injuries. These are common to those who perform repetitive movements of the lower extremities (but even the upper torso) at work or in regular athletic activities. Overuse injuries that result in knee problems include the following:
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Tendinosis
- Plica syndrome
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Iliotibial band syndrome
Our Burnaby clinic employs a number of methods to correct chronic knee pain and discomfort from overuse injuries. For example, we may prescribe custom orthotics to correct bursitis and electrotherapy + modalities for tendinitis. Meanwhile, our team may conclude that your best course of action for iliotibial band syndrome is an intensive regime of sports massage, while patellofemoral pain syndrome will be tackled by our dedicated running physiotherapist. We have the team and “ammunition” required to provide the most powerful knee physiotherapy in Greater Vancouver BC.
We Can Help Diagnose and Treat Non-Injury Conditions That Cause Knee Problems
The symptoms you’re experiencing may not be from an injury per se, but an underlying condition. Ailments not directly related to an injury that may occur in or around the knee include (but are not exclusive to) the following:
- Arthritis (namely osteoarthritis)
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Popliteal cyst
- Cellulitis
- Infectious arthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Septic bursitis
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Referred pain from elsewhere in the body
In some cases medical interventions for the above (and other) may assist with physiotherapy treatments, or vice versa. Either way, consider it mission critical to consult with a physiotherapist right away to confirm (or refute) the existence of a non-injury condition.
If located in the Greater Vancouver BC area, your search for a physiotherapist specialising in knees concludes right here. Book your consolation at our Burnaby clinic today.