Knee pain

Knee pain is one of the most common lower limb complaints that sees clients presenting to see an osteopath at Mixed Osteo.  We see a range of both acute and chronic knee pain complaints at the clinic and often the acute knee pain complaint occurs following trauma or excessive loading during sports or competition.  The chronic knee complaint usually develops more slowly overtime and individuals have probably not listened to their bodies warning signs that have been going off whilst undertaking the activity that is contributing to its onset.

Typically when you present to see an osteopath at our Kensington osteopathy clinic we will take a detailed case history, undertake an assessment to determine if a referral or imaging is required (in the case of suspected ligament damage or fracture i.e. internal knee structure issue such as an ACL, PCL, MCL or LCL strain or injury to the medial meniscus/ lateral meniscus).  For those many individuals who do not require imaging or referral, we will often then provide treatment and map out a management plan.

Common conditions resulting in knee pain

  • Ligament injuries/sprains and tears ( ACL, PCL, MCL OR LCL)

  • Meniscus injuries/strains and tears ( Medial meniscus or lateral meniscus)

  • Muscle strains and tears ( Hamstrings, Adductors and Quads)

  • Patellar Tendonitis / Tendinopathies

  • Patella tracking issues

  • Runners knee ( ITB syndrome)

  • Post operative knee conditions/ post reconstruction such as ACL, MCL, LCL and Meniscus surgery

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How can an Osteo / Osteopath at Mixed Osteo help you?

  • Your Osteo will take you through a detailed case history and assessment to help identify the cause of your injury, identify maintaining and aggravating factors and provide you with a diagnosis.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management plan that is appropriate for the injury or condition.  This also includes listening to your goals as a client and ensuring that the treatment and management plan is discussed with you and focused towards you achieving these goals.   Treatment and management may include manual therapy, movement therapy, exercise prescription, strength and conditioning and advice on your workplace ergonomics and manual handling.

  • In some cases, your Osteopath may be required to refer for further assessment and investigation.

  • Your Osteo may provide hands on Osteopathy treatment, movement-based treatment or provide you with an exercise prescription/ rehabilitation program.

  • Your Osteopath will provide you with a treatment and management program that educates and shows you how to better manage your condition through stretching, mobility and strengthening where appropriate.

To find out more about these conditions and how you can better treat and manage these conditions, please call 0401380523 or book an appointment online to see the Osteo at Mixed Osteo.