KNEE PAIN

 

Some specific diagnoses treated:

  1. knee sprains and strains

  2. patello-femoral syndrome

  3. chondromalacia

  4. patellar tendinitis

  5. bursitis

  6. tendinitis

  7. ligamentitis

  8. knee osteoarthritis

  9. post surgical rehabilitation

  10. post meniscus repair

  11. post total knee replacement rehabilitation

  12. myofascial pain syndrome

  13. post prolotherapy rehabilitation

  14. muscle imbalances

  15. joint stiffness

  16. wear and tear syndromes

  17. post fracture rehabilitation

  18. adherent incisional scars

MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:


"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."


Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)