Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

Understanding Knee Pain

Knee pain can come from a lot of different places—whether it’s the joint itself, the surrounding muscles, or even issues from your hip or ankle. Some common knee pain causes include:

• Ligament injuries like tears in the ACL or MCL from twisting injuries, sports, or falls.
• Meniscus tears, which impact the knee’s cushioning and stability.
• Patellar tendinitis, runner’s knee, and repetitive strain injuries from repetitive motion in sports and/or work.
• Muscle imbalance, weakness, and misalignment can cause excessive stress on the knee.
• Recovery from surgery for total knee replacement, ligament reconstruction, and other surgical interventions.

By identifying the exact cause of knee pain, our orthopedic physical therapy specialists can design a treatment plan that not only addresses symptoms but also corrects underlying movement patterns to prevent future problems.

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Recognizing the Signs of Knee Pain

Knee pain can present in different ways, ranging from increased discomfort and swelling to stiffness and sharp pain while walking, running, or climbing stairs. In addition, radiating pain can occur in the thigh and lower leg and may be related to ligaments, the meniscus, arthritis, overuse, or post-surgical recovery. Paying attention to these signs and getting help from a skilled physical therapist can go a long way in easing pain, preventing things from getting worse, and helping you move comfortably again.

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Treating Knee Pain

San Antonio Physical Therapy

At Texas Alliance Physical Therapy, we offer comprehensive physical therapy services focused on reducing your pain, improving your movement, and preventing injuries.

Comprehensive Evaluation

Our team assesses your knee, hip, and ankle function to determine the cause of knee pain, whether it’s arthritis, ligament injury, meniscus damage, or post-surgical recovery.

Targeted Exercise Programs

Knee physical therapy exercises strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and surrounding muscles to support the joint and improve stability. Exercises are tailored to your condition and adjusted as you progress.

Hands-On Therapy

Our physical therapy specialists use manual techniques to mobilize stiff joints, develop range of motion, and reduce muscle tension, aiding recovery from osteoarthritis of the knee or sports injuries.

Functional Training and Movement Re-education

We retrain your knee and lower body to move efficiently during daily tasks, work activities, and athletic movements. This helps prevent reinjury while improving performance and reducing pain.

Knee Pain Relief Modalities

For conditions such as arthritis, overuse injuries, or post-surgical pain, we add specific techniques to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain, while supporting your exercise and physical therapy regimen.

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Regain Strength and Confidence in Knee Movement

At Texas Alliance Physical Therapy, we want to help you regain the strength and confidence you need to get moving. Are you seeking physical therapy to alleviate knee pain due to knee arthritis, sports injuries, or post-surgical rehabilitation? Our physical therapy specialists are here to provide the guidance and assistance you need to safely return to your daily activities and sports.

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