Assessment and treatment for knee pain from injury, overuse, arthritis or ageing.
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Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. It can follow an injury, build up from overuse, or develop with ageing and genetic factors. Often the pain comes from changes in the joint lining, such as arthritis, or from ligament and cartilage injuries. Less commonly it stems from conditions like gout, and rarely from infection. Understanding the cause is the first step to treating it well.
When you come in for assessment, we look carefully for signs that guide diagnosis, including redness and warmth, weakness or instability, popping or crunching, locking or difficulty straightening the knee, trouble bearing weight, significant swelling, or a knee that gives way. We also note warning signs such as fever alongside redness, pain and swelling, which may need prompt attention.
After your assessment we arrange a management plan. Very often this includes a home exercise program aimed at improving strength and flexibility, which helps the majority of knee problems settle without surgery. If your examination points to something more significant, you may need to see an orthopaedic surgeon and possibly have an MRI. As a patient of our clinic, we can often fast-track your access to specialist care when it is required. Should the MRI reveal a serious issue, the surgeon can discuss surgical options, but most knee complaints we see do not need surgery.
We assess your knee, checking movement, strength, stability and any warning signs, then explain what we find. Most people receive a tailored home exercise program to build strength and flexibility. If further investigation is needed, we can help arrange an MRI and fast-track specialist review.
Suitable for people of any age with knee pain, swelling, instability or difficulty moving the joint, whether from sport, overuse, arthritis or injury. It is helpful if you want a clear diagnosis and a plan that avoids surgery where possible.
Most knee complaints we see do not require surgery. If your assessment suggests a significant issue, we can arrange specialist review.
Yes. If your examination indicates it, we can help coordinate an MRI and fast-track access to an orthopaedic surgeon.
Fever with redness, pain and marked swelling, inability to bear weight, or a knee that locks or gives way should be assessed promptly.
Targeted exercises build strength and flexibility around the knee, which often reduces pain and improves function without surgery.
Hands-on and exercise-based physiotherapy for a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Structured rehabilitation to help you recover safely and confidently after orthopaedic surgery.
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