PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Pain caused by dysfunction of patellar tracking on the femur.
OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE (OA)
Pain caused by arthritis - inflammation within the knee joint capsule.
GENU VALGUS
Pain or dysfunction caused by excessive knee angle medially. (Knock Knees)
GENU VARUS
Pain or dysfunction caused by excessive knee angel laterally. (Bowed Legs)
QUAD WEAKNESS
Pathology associated with weakness in the quadriceps muscles.
GLUTEUS MEDIUS WEAKNESS
Pathology associated with weakness of the gluteus medius muscle on the opposite side of the body than the pain.
WEAK HIP MUSCLES
Pathology associated with weak hip extensors.
TIGHT HAMSTRINGS
Tightness in the large thigh muscles on the back of the thigh.
TIGHT GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
Tightness in the primary hip extensor muscles.
STRESS FRACTURE
STOP RUNNING!! Seriously, look at cross training alternatives(cycling) for now.
Slight crack within the bones due to high stress and low recovery periods. (Shin Splints)
Slight crack within the bones due to high stress and low recovery periods. (Shin Splints)
Knee injuries
Okay, we have completed a detailed history and very thorough evaluation of you from the belly button to your toes. The joint which is causing all your pain is your knee.
Okay, the pain is coming from your knee. What could be wrong? WHY is my knee hurting? Now what do we do? Your evaluation and treatment are just beginning.
We have listed the most common reasons for you to have knee pain. It could be any one of the reasons listed here, but more likely a combination of several of them. As you read each specific knee injury, you will notice a pattern. We begin with pain management techniques and progress your treatment through easy activity to returning good movement. All of the treatments progress to restoring strength with control and finally the best running of your life.