Knee Ligament Injuries affect ligaments and other structures within the knee, which can cause pain and reduce mobility. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, our treatment for knee ligament injuries aim to:
Knee ligament injuries vary from person to person and are caused by damage to the ligaments around the knee. This often causes the affected area to become inflamed or irritated, resulting in a myriad of painful and somewhat debilitating symptoms.
There are four main ligaments in the knee –anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),posterior cruciate ligament (PCL),medial collateral ligament (MCL) andlateral collateral ligament (LCL).These provide stability and strength to the knee, and connect to the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone).
There are many different types of knee ligament injuries, including:
The type, location and severity of knee ligament injuries vary, as do the cause and symptoms. However, there are general risk factors which may leave you susceptible to developing or worsening a knee condition.
Some risk factors can include:
General symptoms of knee ligament injuries can include:
If you are experiencing pain in or around your knee, it is important that you see a medical professional to rule out any differential diagnoses. You may be referred for scans to accurately determine diagnosis.
Physical therapy is greatly beneficial at restoring movement, reducing pain and promoting healing. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we tailor a unique treatment plan to aid in your recovery through:
Your physiotherapist may also advise heat or ice application, rest and if necessary, pain medication. Additionally, they might recommend for you to use knee support (braces),custom foot orthotics, orsupportive footwear.
Are you in pain caused by a knee ligament injury? Contact Vitalis Physiotherapy now to book in your treatment. Call our friendly team on 0410 559 856. We’d love to help.
